Free - RSVP Required
reFashioning History Designer’s Panel
Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Free (RSVP Required)
Location: Evanston History Center - 225 Greenwood, Evanston, IL
How do historic collections serve a purpose and influence contemporary fashion designers? Join us during Chicago Fashion Week for a lively panel discussion with young Chicagoland designers and makers, all finalists in the Evanston History Center’s second reFashioning History design competition and exhibition. They will share insights into their work, creative process, and how history informs their designs. The panel will be moderated by Gregory Graham, a 2024 reFashioning History finalist.
Participating designers include Jess Crane, Gabriella Garza, Maribel Melanson, and Sam Pogson. The evening will also include free admission to the reFashioning History exhibition and the historic Dawes House.
About Gregory Graham, moderator
Gregory Graham is a Chicago-based costume designer and milliner with a background in theater design from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Known for his passion for storytelling and meticulous attention to detail, Gregory has designed for theaters across Chicago and Wisconsin, including Steppenwolf, Court Theatre, and Writers Theatre. He is also a crafts artisan with expertise in DIY, upcycling, and performance design.
Presented as part of Chicago Fashion Week
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