Photo Caption: WGN9’s Spotlight Chicago featured the Driehaus Fashion Awards and showcased student fashion designs ahead of the event.
WGN9’s Spotlight Chicago featured the Driehaus Fashion Awards ahead of its return to the runway at Hotel 55.
The segment highlighted the competition’s role in showcasing the talent of students from Chicago’s three major fashion design schools. The Driehaus Fashion Awards continues to provide a platform for emerging designers to present their work, gain visibility, and connect with Chicago’s fashion and design community.
The 2026 event spotlighted student designers from Columbia College Chicago, Dominican University, and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, bringing attention to the creativity, craftsmanship, and future promise of the next generation of fashion leaders.
The feature included a conversation with DDI CEO Tracey Tarantino and DDI alum designer Adreain Guillory, along with a showcase of student designs presented on WGN9.
Original segment published by WGN9. View the original source here.
