The Fashion Design department at SAIC and the Driehaus Museum are hosting a public panel, "The Business of Fashion," featuring industry professionals from Chicago and global fashion leaders, including the CEO of Akris. The discussion will explore the strategic side of fashion, covering branding, supply chains, marketing, finance, and digital innovation. Aimed at empowering emerging designers, the panel will demystify the economics behind fashion while highlighting Chicago’s growing influence in the industry. The event will take place at Murphy Auditorium in the Driehaus Museum.