Continuing Education Instructor Degree A prominent figure in Chicago's fashion sphere, Anna Hovet Dias (she/her) is renowned for her leadership and entrepreneurial acumen. In 2009, she launched her namesake fashion line, which swiftly garnered notable recognition and adorned celebrities such as Jennifer Hudson and Hannibal Buress. Transitioning from her successful clothing line in 2018, Anna served as Executive Director at the Chicago Fashion Incubator, a nonprofit to local fashion designers, where she passionately championed emerging local talent. Anna currently teaches at multiple universities and works as a freelance fashion illustrator.