Style Chicago writes about Kristin Rosynek Hassan
August 2008

In March 2008, the child of Macy's and city of Chicago was born: the Chicago Fashion Incubator.

Officials teamed up to help provide local designers with a forum in fashion business, where six local designers were given an the opportunity to promote and enhance their clothing lines in a "Project Runway" meet "Real World" experience.

organiK Revolution Featured in the First Issue of Fashion Chicago Magazine
July 2008

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 1, 2008 - Fashion Chicago Magazine is a free monthly on-line magazine geared toward professional modern women, with a focus on beauty, health, and fashion. Each issue is packed with beauty and hairstyling tips, the latest fashion trends, and the scoop on what the stars are wearing. These well-written articles and columns cover also everything from the style and beauty trends to personalities and lifestyles.

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organiK Revolution Featured in Chicago Scene Magazine
May, 2008

ABC 7 News
Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Six local designers have been chosen for the inaugural year of 'The Chicago Fashion Incubator' (CFI) at Macy's on State Street.

The designers will be given the opportunity to learn the economics, marketing and merchandising of fashion from industry experts as well as mentors from Macy's and the broader fashion community.

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Kristin Rosynek Hassan Featured in Time Out Chicago

"Background The baby of the bunch, 22-year-old Hassan grew up with a sewing-addicted mother and grandmother, and by high school the fashion bug had fi nally bitten this self-proclaimed tomboy. Since graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in fashion design from the Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago in 2006, the Orland Park native has been freelancing and building her eco-friendly line, organiK Revolution.

Structural challenge “Being a Sox fan, this was a little tough to swallow…[and] my heart is still with the Sox,” Hassan says. Wrigley’s iconic wall of ivy in the outfi eld inspired the designer’s fabric color choice for the cropped motorcycle-style silk jacket, while the sportier, striped cotton lining calls to mind the columns surrounding the park. Noteworthy details such as the woven, two-tone back of the jacket. . ." View Full Article

organiK Revolution in ChicagoFashionResource.com

"organiK Revolution is a high fashion, eco-conscious, contemporary women’s wear line. While the green revolution starts with organically and ethically made apparel, Kristin Rosynek Hassan continues to push the barrier by implementing a sustainable approach to all stages of business. With this practical solution and drive for change, Hassan takes immediate action to combat climate crisis. Get dressed… this is the revolution.

Hassan graduated from the Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago, and interned with local designer, Lara Miller. Now, as a Designer in Residence for Chicago Fashion Incubator housed in Macy’s on State Street, Hassan is driven to anchor her success in Chicago." www.chicagofashionrsource.com

"Chicago and Macy's take six local designers under their wings" ~Daily Herald

"Could the next Michael Kors or Carolina Herrera be among us? Macy's and city of Chicago officials believe it's possible, and to help give local designers a leg up in the fashion business, they've created a new "Project Runway"-like program called the Chicago Fashion Incubator.

Six Chicago-area designers -- including a few from the suburbs -- were selected for the yearlong program which began in mid-March.

The six are essentially taken under the city's wing and, with the help of top industry experts, taught how to make it in the fashion world. . . "     View Full Article at www.dailyherald.com

Illinois Institue of Art - Chicago Presents FAME 2008

HCTV host Lauren interviews Heather Kuzmich of America's Next Top Model cycle 9 reality show. This segment also features designs from Kristin Hassan from Macy's fashion incubator & Natalia Derevyanny from The Art Institute of Chicago.

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