CHIC in Chicago: 35 Years of Fashion With AIBICHIC in Chicago: 35 Years of Fashion With AIBI is an anniversary publication created to celebrate the people, creativity, and range of Chicago’s fashion community.
Produced for Apparel Industry Board, Inc.’s 35th anniversary, the all-ages coloring book brings together original fashion sketches from 26 contributors to the Chicago fashion industry. Its pages move from streetwear to ball gowns, offering an accessible introduction to the designers, ideas, and artistry that have shaped the city’s fashion landscape.
Contributing Artist & Editor, CHIC in Chicago: 35 Years of Fashion With AIBI
Jess volunteered on AIBI’s 35th-anniversary fundraiser, collaborating with Executive Director Ambar Campos to develop the publication. Her work included gathering materials from Chicago-area designers, digitizing and creating fashion illustrations, editing contributor stories, and helping organize the all-ages coloring book.
A Look Inside
In this video, Jess Crane discusses the making of CHIC in Chicago: 35 Years of Fashion With AIBI, including sketch development, digitizing artwork, and editing contributor stories.