About MFC

Mayor’s Fashion Council

The Mayor’s Fashion Council Chicago is committed to elevating and educating local Chicago designers and boutiques. Launched in April 2006 by Mayor Richard M. Daley, the Council aims to identify the current challenges facing designers who live and work in Chicago as well as advise on ways the city and industry can work together to overcome those challenges.

A driving force in the Chicago fashion industry, the Mayor’s Fashion Council is comprised of 20 volunteers appointed by the Mayor. One-half of the Council includes Chicago-based designers, and the other half consists of a cross-section of fashion industry leaders. A working Council, members meet at least once a month and are divided into six committees based on the issues designers face. These committees include: programming, resources and sponsorship.

Committed to establishing Chicago as a fashion destination, the Mayor’s Fashion Council will continue to develop and pool resources needed to partner leading local designers and boutiques with fashion-centric Chicago consumers.