Ten Contestants to Compete in a Street Style Battle

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The Chicago Fashion Foundation’s 5th annual Future of Chicago event is happening 6PM next Wednesday, March 7th at the Cultural Center on Randolph. The CFF has asked ten local fashion students, to show a look inspired by a specific neighborhood and battle against their peers for a $5,000 scholarship. Judges are Candace Jordan, Peach Carr, Andrea Schwartz from Macy's, Jon Cotay from Akira, and scenester Catie Keogh.
· Chicago Fashion Foundation [Official Site]