Chicago’s Fashion Week: Finale Fashion Show & Avant Garde Competition
October 29, 2017
About The Show:
Fletcher Jones Audi and FashionBar LLC invites you to the Fashion Finale. The final show of Chicago’s Fashion Week will showcase the winning garment and custom pieces designed by the winner of the GlitterBall avant-garde competition. Please join us for an evening of hosted cocktail bars and complimentary hors d’oeuvres as we showcase our spring/summer collection for 2018. In addition, we will be hosting our signature red carpet interviews which will be photographed and videotaped for marketing/PR exposure. Your attendance will also be benefiting American Cancer Society of Illinois.
Event Itinerary:
- Doors Open at 11:30 am
- Hosted Cocktail Bar & Complementary Hor d’oeuvres at 11:30 am
- ‘Red Carpet’ begins at 11:45 am
- Fashion Presentation Begins at 1:45 pm
- VIP Gift Bag provided at 4:30 pm
Presenting Designers:
- Fabric da Vinci (Darren Boyd Buchanan)
- La Moda Munze (Dragana)
- Chicago Playground (Rodnell Jones II)
- V.J.G. Clothing
- Kaori
2017 Avant Garde Competition Contenders:
- Dragana
- V.J.G Clothing
- Rodnell Jones
- Mario Puga
Designers are challenged to utilize the vast city architecture, culture, diversity, lakefront and landmarks as inspiration for their designs. The winner will be awarded $750.
THE WINNER:
V.J.G. Clothing won the Avant Garde competition on October 29th, 2017 at the Audi Dealership of Chicago with a piece inspired by the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. Showcasing the history of Chicago, this piece is made up of a dress designed in a form similar to police uniforms back during this era. The piece is covered in fake blood to represent the violence of this event and shows the police involvement, due to the fact that this blood is on the police officer-inspired dress. This piece also contains a gun holster made up of the newspaper from the events of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. This is a walking symbol of Chicago’s history and V.J.G. was awarded a $750 prize due to his efforts and the symbolism of this piece of fashion.
Sponsors: Bai, Boxed Water, John Marshall Law School, Social Enjoyments, Wines For Humanity, Chicago City Social, Arkadia Tower, Flagship Tavern & Grill, Mercedes-Benz Dealership of Chicago, Twoguard, Steven Papageorge Hair Academy, Cosmetology Spa and Academy, TRM, Tehj, Art and Style Scene