Congratulations Driehaus Fashion Awards 2026 Winners:

Emma Mendell – First Place and Best Construction Award, Dominican University

Amaya Marjorie Lewicki – Second Place, School of the Art Institute

Manahel Al Mosleh – Third Place, School of the Art Institute (award accepted by Katrin Schnabl)

Jun Chen – Fashion Innovator Award, School of the Art Institute

Allison Galvan – Distinguished Designer Award (for retail readiness), Dominican University

Emma Mendell - First Place and Best Construction Award, Dominican University
Emma Mendell – First Place and Best Construction Award, Dominican University
Emma Mendell - First Place and Best Construction Award, Dominican University
Emma Mendell – First Place and Best Construction Award, Dominican University
Amaya Marjorie Lewicki - Second Place, School of the Art Institute
Amaya Marjorie Lewicki – Second Place, School of the Art Institute
Manahel Al Mosleh - Third Place, School of the Art Institute
Manahel Al Mosleh – Third Place, School of the Art Institute (accepted by Katrin Schnabl)
Jun Chen - Fashion Innovator Award, School of the Art Institute
Jun Chen – Fashion Innovator Award, School of the Art Institute
Allison Galvan - Distinguished Designer Award (for retail readiness), Dominican University
Allison Galvan – Distinguished Designer Award (for retail readiness), Dominican University

Photos courtesy of Allen Bourgeois Photography

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