It is with sincere regret we announce that Driehaus Design Initiative founder Richard H. Driehaus passed away on March 9 of natural causes at the age of 78. As we honor his memory, we pay tribute to his efforts to support fashion in Chicago.
As DDI will not host a fashion competition in 2021 due to the ongoing pandemic, please stay tuned for future announcements on this website and on our social media pages on
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