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SUMMARY:Closet Meets Couch - Curate Your Look & Living Space
DESCRIPTION:Closet Meets Couch: Curate Your Look & Living Space \nCo-hosted by: FGI Chicago & City Haus \nStyled by: Letty Sparrow \nGet 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. \nThis 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. \nExplore the Four Signature Vignettes \n\nStructured Cool – Power & Presence\nRelaxed Luxe – Ease & Escape\nPlayful Chic – Play & Personality\nSleek & Sexy – Intimacy & Intuition\n\nGuests Will Have the Opportunity To \n\nMeet local designers + creatives behind the looks\nShop select garments + accessories featured in the displays\nGet styling tips from interior designers + fashion pros\nConnect with a community of creatives\, design lovers\, and industry leaders\n\nCome curious\, come inspired—and leave with a new vision for how your style and space can align. \nFeatured Brands + Vignette Pairings \nJamie Hayes — Production Mode (Structured Cool) Ethical slow fashion with sculpted tailoring\, luxe color contrasts\, and intentional design that empowers—from boardroom to living room. \nShernett Swaby (Power & Presence / Structured Cool) Daring couture created for every body. Her sculptural tailoring balances artistic edge with wearable confidence. \nGrace Federighi Art (Playful Chic) Figurative works with timeless elegance and unexpected edge—perfect for interiors or wardrobe inspiration that brings personality alive. \nKOUSH (Playful Chic) Chicago-born glamour redefined. Streetwear with luxe craftsmanship that’s bold\, modern\, and unapologetically feminine. \nLEG APPEAL (Relaxed Luxe / Playful Chic) Where hosiery becomes art. From layered mesh to statement stripes—elevating the everyday with flair. \nNYET Jewelry (Sleek & Sexy) Metal\, leather\, and raw geometry fused into jewelry with an industrial edge. Unisex\, wearable\, and striking. \nStephane St. Jaymes (Sleek & Sexy / Playful Chic) Theatrical silhouettes\, bold details\, couture-level drama—pieces that make a statement\, no explanation needed. \nHosts & Partners \nFGI 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. \nDeAnna 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. \nCity 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. \nWho Should Attend \nFGI members\, design-minded professionals\, creative entrepreneurs\, and the public looking to harmonize their wardrobe and living spaces. \nRegistration & Tickets \nTICKET LINK\n\nPublic: $40\nFGI Member: $25 with code (check your email or contact FGIChicago@gmail.com / text 312-725-8272)\nStudent: $20 with code & valid student ID (contact FGIChicago@gmail.com / text 312-725-8272)\n\nSponsorship Opportunities \n\nPerfumer/Floral/Candle Partner: Provide signature sprays or candles for take-homes.\nRefreshment Sponsor: Underwrite wine & bites in exchange for branded signage.\nMedia Partner: Photo/video coverage credited to FGI\, City Haus & Letty Sparrow.\n\nContact & Coordination \nFGI Chicago | fgi.org/chicago | email: FGIChicago@gmail.com | phone: 312-725-8272 \nCity Haus Chicago | cityhauschicago.com | email: info@cityhauschicago.com | phone: 312-800-3866 \nLetty Sparrow | lettysparrow.com | email: deanna@lettysparrow.com
URL:https://www.fgi.org/event/closet-meets-couch-curate-your-look-living-space/
LOCATION:City Haus Chicago\, 25 E Huron St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chicago
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SUMMARY:SHARPENING YOUR INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
DESCRIPTION:In this immersive\, interactive workshop Career Coach/ FGI Workshop Facilitator Jim Arnoff will give you the key strategies to connect with results and create lasting relationships. Learn the tools to make the strongest connection quickly\, create the most memorable interaction and follow up effectively. Gain insights on how to lose your shyness\, insecurities and uncertainty around networking. Build your own brand of connecting that will set you apart\, embrace your personality and make networking  effortless. What are the pitfalls to avoid at all cost? How can you master the art of pitching yourself/your brand with your own style and charisma? Hear tips on how to prepare\, how to read the person you’re meeting\, how to engage\, how to respond to every question powerfully. If you ever wondered what it really takes to gain the confidence to connect with results this workshop is for you. \nThu\, Sep 18\, 2025 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM \nRSVP- https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/9nq63ab
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fashion Group International Inc. - New York City":MAILTO:jazz@fgi.org
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SUMMARY:#BecauseConnectionsMatter
DESCRIPTION:Join us to connect with FGI Members across industries –\nexpand your network\, spark collaboration\, and create new opportunities. \nSpeakers to be announced \nSEPTEMBER 25 | 5:30-7PM | TRACIE MARTYN STUDIO – 156 5th Avenue Suite 500\, NY\, NY \nRSVP – https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qztw2q4
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