The HK 2011 Fashion Challenge will be held on July 26, 2011 at Room 1520 in the heart of Chicago’s West Loop. Ten up-and-coming designers will participate in the Project Runway-inspired competition, which will be emceed by Lara Miller and Marcus Riley, and judged by Billy Dec and members of Chicago’s fashion community.
In mid-July, competing designers will receive one Maisha Collective scarf, chosen at random, and will have two weeks to design an original women’s look. Looks will be judged based on originality, wearability, demonstration of designer personality, and construction quality.
The evening will be held from 6:00 – 9:00 PM, kicking off with drinks provided by Grey Goose and craft brewer Finch’s Beer, and locally sourced, organic appetizers by Pure Kitchen Catering. A raffle with packages inspired to pamper, renew, and style will take place throughout the evening, with prizes provided by Akira Chicago, The Dana Hotel and Spa, Melissa Shoes, and more. Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on designer looks featured in the Fashion Challenge.
This event will celebrate and support refugee girls and young women in Nairobi, highlighting their work in the Maisha Collective, Heshima Kenya’s income-generating project in which they produce the unique, hand-dyed scarves that will be featured in the competition.
