Fashion Study Collection at Columbia College Chicago

01/27/2017

An incredible piece created by collaboration between artist and designer
http://www.anothermag.com/fashion-beauty/9480/the-artist-behind-maison-margielas-wearable-tulle-portraits

AnOther speaks to Benjamin Shine, the artist tasked by John Galliano to transform a white cotton coat into the smoky, ethereal face which floated down Maison Margiela Artisanal's Spring 2017 catwalk

01/25/2017

We are interested in collecting a Columbia College student or alumni-made p***y hat that was worn during the Women's March on Jan. 21 for our collection. If you have one you'd like to donate, please email our manager Jacqueline at [email protected]. Please share this message with your friends!

09/05/2016

05/24/2016

Getting excited about MOMA's 2017 exhibition about fashion http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/21/fashion/moma-finally-embraces-fashion-with-plans-for-is-fashion-modern.html?&_r=0

The museum has begun an extended windup for the exhibit, a blockbuster that will try to define the clothes that have defined us, set to open in December — of 2017.

05/10/2016

We still have tickets available for both the 3:30 and 6:00 LAUNCH fashion shows! Tickets can be reserved at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fashion-studies-launch-fashion-show-registration-24682450875

Student tickets are limited to one per guest.

05/06/2016

Fashion Study Collection May Newsletter

Check out what's happening in the FSC and around Chicago this month!

04/26/2016

The new book, "Bonnie Cashin: Chic Is Where You Find It," is a must read. https://i-d.vice.com/en_us/article/bonnie-cashin-the-most-copied-fashion-designer-youve-never-heard-of

The rebellious founder of Coach is the subject of a new book from Rizzoli, which celebrates her irreverent and endlessly influential approach to American fashion.

04/26/2016

How exciting would it be to visit?! http://www.crfashionbook.com/text/louis-vuitton-asnieres-atelier/

An intimate look at the house of Louis Vuitton—then and now

04/21/2016

Chanel has acquired 11 saviore-faire masions. Will be interesting to watch how these historic specialty houses grow and adapt to changing industry needs.

http://www.businessoffashion.com/community/voices/discussions/how-can-traditional-craftsmanship-survive-in-the-modern-world/chanel-saviour-savoir-faire

With a mix of long-held affection and hard-nosed business rationale, Chanel is securing the future of savoir-faire craftsmanship by acquiring and bolstering traditional maisons, held in a subsidiary named Paraffection.

04/19/2016

Don't miss this great conversation between designers Rick Owens and Claude Montana http://www.interviewmagazine.com/fashion/rick-owens-2

William Gibson has said, “The future is already here—it’s just not evenly distributed.” And we think most of it is located in the Paris headquarters of Rick Owens. Out there, at a safe remove from the fashion mainstream, on the horizon of beauty, behavior, and belief, Owens has made a wrinkle in tim…

04/18/2016

What will be the future of the fashion critic? http://magazineantidote.com/the-extinction-of-the-fashion-critic/

The arrival of "see now, buy now" shopping, the end of seasons and the current state of fashion houses a drift without head designers has had ripple effects throughout the industry. Notable fashion critics are starting to question what their role will be in the new fashion world order. Here Christin…

04/15/2016

Interested in a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Met Gala and Costume Institute blockbuster exhibition? The First Monday in May is playing today through Thursday at the Music Box Theatre in Chicago. http://www.musicboxtheatre.com/features/first-monday-in-may