Driehaus Design Initiative will celebrate the future of fashion at The 16th Annual Driehaus Awards for Fashion Excellence on Friday, April 28. at 6:30 p.m. at Vintage Studios, 700 S. Desplaines St.

Fox 32 reporter/anchor Sylvia Perez will emcee the event.

The first place designer will win $7,500, including photography & make-up for the production of a lookbook, a garment display at Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue, and additional media opportunities. The second and third place designers, as well as the five honorable mention designers, will win cash honorariums.

Admission is $175-$300 each; visit DriehausDesign.org.

More at the link: windycitytimes.com/lgbt/Driehaus-Awards-for-Fashion-Excellence-April-28/58889.html.