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Chicago designer Maria Pinto on fashion, legacy, and the art of staying local
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Chicago designer Maria Pinto on fashion, legacy, and the art of staying local

Renowned designer Maria Pinto shares why she’s kept her fashion roots in Chicago, despite the industry’s pull to New York. Ahead of her talk with the Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum, she reflects on creativity, iconic style, and the city’s deep fashion history.

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