Chicago
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Style icon and mother of three, discussing her approach to fashion, balancing motherhood with a career, and promoting positive messages about beauty and style. She emphasizes being authentic and advises aspiring models to be themselves.
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Mon Reve, a boutique in Lincoln Park, Chicago, founded by the three sisters Anna, Patricia, and Monica, is inspired by the neighborhood’s culture. The boutique emphasizes individuality and empowerment through fashion, handpicking each item to promote confidence, beauty, and self-love. They aim to expand while embracing sustainability and continuing to empower women.
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Kameo Vintage is more than just a boutique; it’s a Style Lounge that specializes in reselling, closet curation, trunk shows, and pop-up shops.
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DiscarDisco is a trash-fashion-show competition and fundraiser where contestants design and create runway looks entirely from post-consumer materials. Fashion and sustainability collide fabulously on the runway, embodying this year’s theme of “PatchWERK”. DiscarDisco is set to take place on April 13, 2024 at 7pm in the White City Ballroom located inside the historical Chicago Athletic…
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The Triveni Institute is hosting the Shadow Ball, to raise awareness about mental health. The event will feature fashion designs created from recycled materials and will address issues such as addiction and systemic racism. The institute also plans to launch a microgrant project in 2024 to support grassroots environmental advocates.