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Driehaus Looks Forward by Looking Back

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Driehaus Looks Forward by Looking Back

The Driehaus Alumni Fashion Show looked to the future of Chicago fashion by looking at its past.

The Driehaus Alumni Fashion Show looked to the future of Chicago fashion by looking at its past.

On Thursday, the second floor of the Chicago History Museum was transformed into a runway for the inaugural event, which showcased eight former Driehaus Design Initiative Fashion Show participants. The alumni designers spanned more than two decades, from 2003 participant Jamie Hayes of the sustainably focused Production Mode to Emma Mendell, who won first place and best construction at this year’s event in April.

The other six designers featured were Tamra Ellingson, a 2011 alum who designs luxury women’s clothing; Adreain Guillory of the demi-couture brand Ajovang, a 2019 alum whose designs have been worn by celebrities Sheryl Lee Ralph and H.E.R.; Albina Ikizli, a 2025 alum and founder of womenswear brand Arzi Inc.; Julie Mersine Romeli, a 2008 alum and owner and head designer of Mira Couture, a bridal boutique and custom design house; Binta Sagale Diallo, a 2016 alum and designer of Binta Sagale, known for prom and wedding dresses and custom-made evening gowns, and Yasmeen Wilson, a 2025 alum whose work incorporates sustainability, heritage and craftsmanship.

About 200 guests attended the event, including Chicago History Museum Costume Council members; Chicago-based designers Maria Pinto and Sylwia Wilczynska; humanitarian artist and designer Hama Hinnawi, and special guest Caroline Driehaus, daughter of the late Richard Driehaus. Fashion illustrator Julija Lubgane, whose clients include Dior, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co.


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