Closet Meets Couch – Curate Your Look & Living Space

Closet Meets Couch: Curate Your Look & Living Space

Co-hosted by: FGI Chicago & City Haus

Styled by: Letty Sparrow

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind styling experience that reimagines how fashion and interiors speak to each other. Closet Meets Couch invites you to step inside four immersive vignettes—each designed to spark inspiration for both your wardrobe and your home.

This isn’t your average networking event. It’s a creative showcase featuring some of Chicago’s most talented designers, artists, and stylists—ready to help you rethink your personal aesthetic from the closet to the couch.

Explore the Four Signature Vignettes

• Structured Cool – Power & Presence
• Relaxed Luxe – Ease & Escape
• Playful Chic – Play & Personality
• Sleek & Sexy – Intimacy & Intuition

Guests Will Have the Opportunity To

• Meet local designers + creatives behind the looks
• Shop select garments + accessories featured in the displays
• Get styling tips from interior designers + fashion pros
• Connect with a community of creatives, design lovers, and industry leaders

Come curious, come inspired—and leave with a new vision for how your style and space can align.

Featured Brands + Vignette Pairings

Jamie Hayes — Production Mode (Structured Cool) Ethical slow fashion with sculpted tailoring, luxe color contrasts, and intentional design that empowers—from boardroom to living room.

Shernett Swaby (Power & Presence / Structured Cool) Daring couture created for every body. Her sculptural tailoring balances artistic edge with wearable confidence.

Grace Federighi Art (Playful Chic) Figurative works with timeless elegance and unexpected edge—perfect for interiors or wardrobe inspiration that brings personality alive.

KOUSH (Playful Chic) Chicago-born glamour redefined. Streetwear with luxe craftsmanship that’s bold, modern, and unapologetically feminine.

LEG APPEAL (Relaxed Luxe / Playful Chic) Where hosiery becomes art. From layered mesh to statement stripes—elevating the everyday with flair.

NYET Jewelry (Sleek & Sexy) Metal, leather, and raw geometry fused into jewelry with an industrial edge. Unisex, wearable, and striking.

Stephane St. Jaymes (Sleek & Sexy / Playful Chic) Theatrical silhouettes, bold details, couture-level drama—pieces that make a statement, no explanation needed.

Hosts & Partners

FGI Chicago — A 501(c)(6) professional organization dedicated to advancing the careers of fashion and design professionals in the Chicagoland area. We deliver year-round programming—panels, networking events, trend presentations—and foster community through mentorship, education, and partnerships that bridge fashion, interiors, and creative industries.

DeAnna Spoerl — Inner Image Strategist & FGI Chicago Board Member. At Letty Sparrow, you’ll discover bespoke, collectible pieces that go beyond trends. Each garment reflects the artistry and attention to detail that Chicago’s designers are known for—impeccable fit, custom tailoring, and innovative designs that celebrate individuality. This isn’t just about clothes; it’s about finding pieces that resonate with who you are and valuing fashion as an asset—handmade, one-of-a-kind, and truly special.

City Haus Chicago — Specializing in personalized design services that blend artistry with functionality to craft homes that truly reflect your lifestyle. With exclusive access to a diverse network of skilled artisans, we curate distinctive, comfortable interiors that elevate everyday living.

Who Should Attend

FGI members, design-minded professionals, creative entrepreneurs, and the public looking to harmonize their wardrobe and living spaces.

Registration & Tickets

TICKET LINK

• Public: $40
• FGI Member: $25 with code (check your email or contact FGIChicago@gmail.com / text 312-725-8272)
• Student: $20 with code & valid student ID (contact FGIChicago@gmail.com / text 312-725-8272)

Sponsorship Opportunities

• Perfumer/Floral/Candle Partner: Provide signature sprays or candles for take-homes.
• Refreshment Sponsor: Underwrite wine & bites in exchange for branded signage.
• Media Partner: Photo/video coverage credited to FGI, City Haus & Letty Sparrow.

Contact & Coordination

FGI Chicago | fgi.org/chicago | email: FGIChicago@gmail.com | phone: 312-725-8272

City Haus Chicago | cityhauschicago.com | email: info@cityhauschicago.com | phone: 312-800-3866

Letty Sparrow | lettysparrow.com | email: deanna@lettysparrow.com