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The Curio Hosts An Evening with Azeeza

  • 900 N Michigan Shops 900 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois, 60611 United States (map)

Tickets: Invitation-Only

  • Curio Members (plus a guest)

  • Select Fashion Industry Members

  • Invites start going on on September 10th

Big News: CFDA Announcement!

On September 2nd, The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) selected Azeeza as one of only three designers nationwide for the 2026–2027 CFDA | Genesis House AAPI Design + Innovation Grant. Each designer receives:

  • $60,000 in funding to develop a new collection and grow the business

  • Mentorship from leaders at CFDA, Bottega Veneta, Meta, 3.1 Phillip Lim, J.Crew, Shopbop and Nordstrom

  • A design-research trip to Seoul

  • The opportunity to unveil a collection at Genesis House in New York in May 2027

CFDA described Azeeza as representing “a distinct point of view in American fashion” and highlighted the brand’s hand-dyed silks, ethical sourcing, size inclusivity and celebrity clientele—including Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez and Barbra Streisand.

Read the official CFDA announcement

About Azeeza:

Azeeza is a womenswear house defined by confidence, craftsmanship, and modern femininity. Signature silks, hand-dyed color, and sculptural silhouettes embody the brand’s meticulous, ethical approach to design.

With collaborations spanning Nike to CB2, Azeeza’s work bridges fashion, home, and culture while spotlighting Chicago’s creative landscape globally.

The brand has dressed icons from Beyoncé to Barbra Streisand and earned features in Vogue, WWD, and The New York Times. Discover the collection at our flagship on the Magnificent Mile, online, and at leading luxury retailers worldwide.

Designer Azeeza Khan

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