On Friday March 4, 2011 the University of Chicago’s student fashion organization, MODA Chicago, presented its annual Spring fashion show. The event was held at the Sidney R. Yates gallery at the stunning Chicago Cultural Center. Three to five looks were presented by each designer in the show. Emerging designers and established stores also participated in the show, including AKIRA, Ann Taylor, Anastasia Chatzka, Jacqui, Kembrel, and Imaginary People.

I had a great time socializing and made new friends, as well as caught up with some old ones. I was especially happy to run into my old friend Justin Staple and his lovely girlfriend Catherine Lee. I met Shimul Lahoti, who writes a great column about the Chicago fashion scene over at Examiner. I also finally met the marvelously beautiful Ariya Sasaki, the artistic director of the event. Great minds dress alike, and we coincidentally both styled our hair with Cynthia Rowley barrettes as you can see below!

My Favorite Looks from the Show:

*Special thanks to Ariya Sasaki