CFE.4 Issue #2 - Introducing Circular Fashion Expo #4 (CFE.4) 🦩
December 2, 2023 | The Circular Fashion is here for its fourth iteration! Read below for all things vending, modeling, art gallery submissions, theme teasers, and more! 🖤
📰 CFE.4 Issue #2 Overview:
CFE.4 | 12.2.23 🦩
Overview + Deadlines 🦩
Inquiries, Contacts, Etc. 🦩
Vendor Event 🦩
Art Gallery/Art Installation 🦩
Makeup Artists Sign-Up 🦩
Runway Design Competition 🦩
CFE.4 TFN Team/Member Volunteer Interest Form 🦩
Photography/Videography Sign-up Form 🦩
All other news, miscellaneous, etc. 🦩
1) CFE.4 | 12.2.23 🦩
Welcome to the fourth iteration of the Circular Fashion Expo!
We are ecstatic to be officially launching CFE.4 today with you all! As the third iteration of the event (happy 4th semester this December to CFE!), expect a turn and twist from what has been done before. New features, new things, and new opportunities all sprinkled in with a consistent commitment to circularity, circular fashion, and circular economics will be coming to you on December 2, 2023.
For anyone receiving or viewing this email going “What is CFE?,” we have the lovely one-pager below that should give you a snapshot of all things CFE, what the Circular Fashion Expo is, and a central database to explore what we have done in the past and what we hope to do moving forward, check it out!
As always, we are abundant with links and one place to check out CFE.4 happenings is circularfashionexpo.com. View it below for previous CFE lookbooks, live applications, and FAQs on the nuts and bolts of the event.
2) OVERVIEW + DEADLINES
The CFE.3 is officially 41 days away. With that in mind and to keep things organized, succinct, and understandable, there are a few deadlines we want to address regarding the many facets of the event that will be discussed in detail in this newsletter.
OVERVIEW:
CFE.4 will be taking place DECEMBER 2, 2023 from 11 AM - 8 PM AT SIEBEL CENTER FOR DESIGN.
The day itself consists of a streamlined schedule of events, happenings, and programs. From a Swap Shop/Thrifting Event (details coming soon…), to live music, and a full production runway, CFE.4 will be a full day and evening.
An itinerary/schedule for the day with all these specific opportunities will be coming your way post-Thanksgiving Break (week of the 27th…CFE.4 TECH WEEK). Stay tuned for more!
DEADLINES:
The remainder of this email covers sign-up forms, opportunities to participate, and chances to have a hand in the production of CFE.4. With that in mind and due to the high intensity, fast-paced nature of the event itself and the planning that goes behind it, here are the deadlines (reiterated in each of the sections below) for all the soon-to-be-mentioned facets of CFE.4:
Member Volunteer Form → November 17th, 2023 at 11:59 PM (Accepted on a rolling basis: soonest opportunities to get involved are November 1st!).
Vendor Sign-Ups → November 17th, 2023 at 11:59 PM (Potential to close sooner than deadline because of capacity limits. Apply now!).
Art Installation → November 17th, 2023 at 11:59 PM (there will be art drop-off messages + times sent out the week of CFE.4. Opportunity to help install available!).
Photography/Videography → November 17th, 2023 at 11:59 PM.
MUA Sign-Ups → November 17th, 2023 at 11:59 PM.
Design Competition → November 17th, 2023 at 11:59 PM | LOOK SUBMISSIONS WILL CLOSE November 22nd, 2023 at 11:59 PM.
Design Competition Measurement Form → November 17th, 2023 at 11:59 PM.
LINKS:
To catch up on the latest updates and plans for CFE.4, we highly encourage you to follow both TFN and the Circular Fashion Expo (CFE) on Instagram. Furthermore, the newsletter (this one!) will be rotating between CFE-related news and TFN-related news. Subscribe to follow along! Lastly, RSVP! Let us know if you’ll be at CFE.4 and to receive further blurbs and news directly from us when the form comes out, next week (countdown to CFE.4 begins November 2nd!).
3) Inquiries, Contacts, Etc.
Below you can find an overview of the CFE.4 Executive Board. As TFN is the sponsor and RSO spearheading the circular efforts behind the event, some of these names might look familiar (hint, it’s the TFN Exec. Board). If you have any direct questions regarding some aspect of CFE.4, please contact the appropriate director. If you have a general question, inquiry, opportunity, or partnership idea, please reach out to tfnuiuc@gmail.com directly:
CFE.3 Executive Board:
William Hohe - Lead Organizer of CFE.4, Co-Founder
Kailey Sedlacek - Director of CFE.4 Runway (TFN) + Production Design
Olivia Sims - Director of CFE.4 Design + Art Direction
Thomas Sanders - Director of CFE.4 Operations + Vending
Sam Crutcher - Director of CFE.4 Set Design + Music Direction
Francesca Dumitrescu - Director of CFE.4 Photography/Videography
Karla De La Cerda - Director of CFE.4 Makeup (TFN)
Samantha Simmons - Director of CFE.4 Management
Anu Kherlen - Director of CFE.4 Finances
Dalila Divanovic - Director of CFE.4 Writing (Blog & Interviews), Co-Chair of the Art Installation
Monique Robinson - Director of CFE.4 Writing (Editor-in-Chief), Co-Chair of the Art Installation
Alex Limov - Director of CFE.4 Marketing
Taychelle Glen - Director of CFE.4 Fashion Design (Sewing Demos, Screenprinting)
Cece Lopez - Director of CFE.4 Fashion Design (Sewing Demos, Screenprinting)
Naina Shankar - Director of CFE.4 Swap Shop
Darina Lubenov - Director of CFE.4 Copy Editing, Graphic + Art Design Collaborator
CFE.4 Team - Potentially you! See the form below!
*For all other inquiries or general questions, please contact tfnuiuc@gmail.com or @circularfashionexpo on Instagram*
4) Vendor Event 🦩
DEADLINE TO SIGNUP: November 17th at 11:59 PM.
Additionally, VENDING IS HERE! Here’s a message from Thomas Sanders, Director of CFE.4 Operations:
Welcome to CFE.4! For vending at CFE.4, VENDING IS $20. All vendors are audited for sustainability and required to show confirmation of payment to be accepted.
Vending is open to:
Clothing Resellers
Clothing Designers & Upcyclers
Jewelry, Accessories, & Handmade Goods
Cosmetics
Art of all mediums
Food & Beverage
Not sure if you're a good fit? Apply anyways! ALL interest welcome.
For more event info: circularfashionexpo.com
5) Art Gallery/Art Installation 🦩
DEADLINE TO SIGNUP: November 17th at 11:59 PM.
The ART INSTALLATION is back! Here’s a message from Dalila Divanovic & Monique Robinson, Co-Chairs of the Art Gallery/Art Installation:
Hello, artists + creatives! We are looking for creators of all media and sizes to submit to the CFE/Circular Fashion Expo Art Installation! We are creating an Art Installation Gallery within SCD that features all things art and fashion to showcase student and CU artists. Fill out this form below!
Ask Dalila or Monique questions if applicable: dalilad2@illinois.edu and mr55@illinois.edu.
6) Makeup Artists Sign-Up 🦩
DEADLINE TO SIGNUP: November 17th at 11:59 PM.
Want to do makeup for RUNWAY? Here’s a message from Karla De La Cerda, Director of Makeup for CFE.4.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING A MUA, FILL OUT THESE QUESTIONS BELOW.
THE SHOW IS ON DECEMBER 2nd AND YOUR CALL TIME IS AT NOON! YOU ARE EXPECTED TO BE AVAILABLE AT THAT TIME! MORE THOROUGH ARRIVAL TIMES WILL BE SENT OUT ONCE APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT KAILEY SEDLACEK (KDELA5@ILLINOIS.EDU)
7) Runway Design Competition 🦩
DEADLINE TO SIGNUP: November 17th at 11:59 PM.
The Design Competition is back! Here’s a message from Cece Lopez & Taychelle Glen, Co-Fashion Design Directors.
This year's Circular Fashion Expo (CFE.3) will take place at the Siebel Center for Design (SCD) on December 2nd!
As a designer for CFE.4, you are expected to create runway looks using recycled materials to compete against UIUC's most creative clothing visionaries! There is no level of skill that is needed to enter- anyone can sign-up!
Our grand prize (the Judge's Choice Award) consists of a video and publicized interview on TFN's Instagram, Blog, Website, and Publication! You will have your very own spread dedicated to your winning look! What a great incentive to partake!
Our other winners will be featured within the CFE publication spread, Instagram, blog, and website! Again, another great prize! Having your creations be featured to a large audience- what's not to love?
Our categories for this year consist of: the Judges Choice Award, Audiences Choice Award, Most Thematic, Most Performative, Most Innovative Garment, Absolutely Zero-Waste
Now this sounds like fun, but there are DEADLINES set in place:
SIGNUP DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 17th at 11:59 PM
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT LOOKS: NOVEMBER 22nd at 11:59 PM
*IF LOOKS ARE NOT SUBMITTED BY NOVEMBER 22nd, YOU WILL NOT BE TAKING PART IN THE DESIGN PORTION*
Need a model for your design?
As a model for our designers in the design portion of CFE, it is ESSENTIAL that you provide your measurements to your designer! Please list your exact measurements in inches!
This form is both for designers to request a model and for interested models to submit measurements for matching looks!
Please fill this out so that we can connect you to a designer!
8) CFE.4 TFN Member Volunteer Interest Form 🦩
DEADLINE TO SIGNUP: November 17th at 11:59 PM.
Want to help with CFE.3 but don’t know where you might fit in? Here’s a message from Samantha Simmons + Anu Kherlen, Directors of Finance + Management:
Please fill out this form if you are interested in volunteering for the Circular Fashion Expo on December 2nd! As a volunteer, you will be an essential part of making the event a success. You may be asked to perform a variety of tasks, such as cleaning, helping to set up, assisting vendors, clearing the runway, helping models get ready, and other related duties. Your help will ensure that the event runs smoothly and that everyone involved has an amazing experience.
9) Photography/Videography Sign-Up Form 🦩
DEADLINE TO SIGNUP: November 17th at 11:59 PM.
Interested in photographing or videoing the event? Here’s a message from Francesca Dumitrescu, Director of CFE.4 Photo/Video:
The Circular Fashion Expo (CFE) is UIUC's largest fashion-focused event pioneering a community of sustainability and innovation in fashion at the university. As a semesterly event that is a hybrid between a fashion show and an artist/vendor event, there is a lot going on, lots to cover, and a ton of content to be covered. So, we need YOU! If you are a photographer and/or a videographer, this is an opportunity for you. Please fill out this form if you would like to photograph + video the event, the artist vendor selection, as well as the runway. The event runs from 11am to 8pm on 2nd. For more information, please fill out this form -> also, more info can be found at https://www.circularfashionexpo.com + on IG @circularfashionexpo.
10) All other news, miscellaneous, etc.🦩
All other inquiries, questions, & concerns can be directed to the TFN Exec. Board at tfnuiuc@gmail.com.
CFE.4 is here and we are already in the mix of planning, preparing, and presenting the different aspects of this year’s exposition. Stay tuned for more information and news coming your way in the coming weeks and see you at CFE.4 in 41 days :)!
“I want to die with my blue jeans on.” -Andy Warhol
XOXO,
~William Hohe
2023 President of The Fashion Network (TFN)
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