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The Apparel Industry Board, Inc. is specifically dedicated to the needs of the sewn products industry in the greater Chicago area.

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Thank you to Splash Magazine for featuring our amazing client, Apparel Industry Board, Inc., and Maria Vathis in your magazine!

Check out the article by visiting our Facebook page. story, or our client story highlights!

#ChicagoFashion #AIBI #ApparelIndustryBoard #ChicagoGarmentDistrict #FashionNews

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It’s called fashion journalism, actually. 💅🥂

The calendar is full, the outfits are planned (mostly), and apparently sleep is optional.

Chicago Fashion Week, I’m ready for you. 🖤

#ChicagoFashionWeek #ChicagoFashion #FashionJournalism #FashionEvents #ChicagoStyle

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went to AIBI’s Chicago Fashion Summit last week - here are some takeaways from the event! awesome event!!

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Thank you @fiberartnow for featuring @aibichicago studio space in your recent fall magazine! We are proud to have an affordable home for artists to come and create!
Membership info at AIBI.com

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Had a morning of great conversion and connection for Manufacturing in an ethical way in partnership with Freedom Trade Companies in Cambodia at @aibichicago as well as checking out all of these impeccable quality deadstock accessories made in partnership with Nearly Klahan.

Neary Klahan means brave women.

Neary Klahan gives women trained as artisans and seamstresses through NGOs the opportunity to sew from home, using their skills to earn supplemental income to support their families.

Great news! They will be selling these and many more accessories tomorrow at Loop Arts Fest on State Street tomorrow, if you’re around be sure to stop by and admired the work of many talented woman. I have fomo since I’m at school all day tomorrow. 🥲

#loopartsfest #chicago #freedomtrade #accesories #chicagofashionweek

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@chicagofashionsummit hosted by @aibichicago during @thechicagofashionweek ✨

A full day of industry insights, meaningful conversations, and connecting with the minds shaping the future of fashion.

#chicagofashion #chicagofashionweek #confrence #fashionindustrymodel #fashionnetworking

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The @chicagofashionsummit on 10.13.2026 was AMAZING! Wow, I am still feeling blown away.

I am humbled and honored to have been a part of such an impactful day with incredible speakers and fashion icons and legends... @elietahari, @jeffreybanksdesign, @cd.greene. 🤩

My panel, "The AI Edit: Navigating The New Era of Fashion & Creativity", kicked off the event. I loved the conversation with speakers @jaybcarlile (CDW), @brittanyjceo (Microsoft), and @mayaleeb Leeb (Carmeleon).

The film, United States of Elie Tahari, by @davidsereroproductions was brilliant. 📽️

Each panel brought great topics to the forefront and I left feeling inspired by all of the greatness in this industry!

Thank you @aibichicago for putting this day together!

#ChicagoFashionSummit #ChicagoFashion #chicagofashionweek #TheChicagoPatternMaker #AIFashion

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What happens when technology moves faster than fashion?

That was one of the big questions at this year’s Chicago Fashion Summit.

Hosted by the Apparel Industry Board, the event brought together designers, industry leaders, and innovators to discuss the future of fashion.

From artificial intelligence to sustainability, the conversations went well beyond the runway.

One discussion that stood out came from Maya Leeb, founder of Carmeleon, who raised concerns about AI-generated product images misrepresenting fabrics and contributing to returns.

Sustainability was another important conversation, challenging the industry to think about its environmental impact, responsible production, and what meaningful progress actually looks like.

And a personal highlight? Meeting legendary fashion designer Elie Tahari.

My biggest takeaway?

Fashion’s future isn’t just about innovation. It’s about balancing technology, sustainability, creativity, and craftsmanship.

And I love seeing Chicago at the center of these conversations.

Stay in the know for more fashion, culture, and the places worth knowing.

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Couture, craftsmanship and where fashion goes next. I enjoyed leading a one-on-one conversation with legendary designer @cd.greene at the Chicago Fashion Summit hosted by @aibichicago

Known for his beautiful couture designs for icons including Tina Turner, Beyoncé, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston, CD had so much to share about his career and the work behind the garments.

We talked about AI, technology, fast fashion and what it takes to create something exceptional. I wanted to explore how the industry is changing and why craftsmanship still matters.

Great stories, great insight and so good seeing everyone!

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS -October 13: Designer Elie Tahari poses on the red carpet at the Chicago Fashion Summit by AIBI on Oct 13, 2026 during Chicago Fashion Week on October 13, 2026.

@elietahari @aibichicago @nicole

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Beautiful looks on display by our 2026 FGI Chicago Rising Star Awards Fashion Design Finalists: @koush_us , @aeschliman.co , and @karmic_couture !

What a wonderful showcase of creativity, craftsmanship, and talent from these Chicago fashion designers!

A special thank you to @aibichicago for providing the mannequins for our finalists’ displays!

Photos by @darelphotography @olivettemedia @psp_pro_art

#fgichicago #chicagofashion #chicagofashionweek #risingstarawards #connectionsmatter

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Proud to recognize Maria Vathis as a sponsor of the 2026 Chicago Fashion Summit.

Their support helps us bring together fashion industry professionals, innovators, designers, and leaders for a day centered on connection, education, and the future of our industry.

We are incredibly grateful to Maria Vathis for supporting the Chicago fashion community and helping make this year’s Summit possible.

📍 Chicago Fashion Summit
📅 October 13, 2026
🎟️ Tickets available at the link in bio.

#ChicagoFashionSummit #AIBI #ChicagoFashion #ApparelIndustryBoardInc #ThreadingTheFuture

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