The Chicago Fashion Incubator Runway Show Was a Monumental Fête Featuring 15 Designers

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The most anticipated of the four headlining runway shows in Millennium Park this year for Fashion Focus was a milestone in the careers of six budding designers. The designers-in-residence of the Chicago Fashion Incubator (CFI) presented by Macy’s started the week in Millennium Park with epic proportion. Held as a fundraiser for CFI which supports new and emerging Chicago designers, the six 2011 designers-in-residence showcased their collections along side CFI's most accomplished alumni Miriam Cecilia Carlson, Leah Fagan, Christina Fan, Anna Hovet, Stephanie Kuhr, Agga B. Raya, Jonnie Rettele, Cynthia Ryba, Donaldo Smith and Lidia Wachowska. Collections were vast and we've got them all in a massive photo album for you to peruse at your leisure.

· Fashion Focus Chicago [Chicago Fashion Resource]
· Chicago Office of Tourism [Official Site]
· Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events [The City of Chicago]