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Soundpost – Renaissance Remix: A Fashion Experience
Event Promotional Partner: The Curio
The young professionals of the Overture Council at the CSOA proudly bring their acclaimed Fashion Show event back to the Orchestra Hall stage at Symphony Center. As part of the Overture Council’s Soundpost event series, this one-of-a-kind experience showcases Chicago’s emerging talent across diverse artistic disciplines.
Art of Beauty Women Summit
Join Art Style Club and our panel of leading beauty, wellness and fashion creators at this month's women summit at Alesia C. Fashion House in Lake Forest, Illinois.
"What is Love?" Fashion Show
Get ready to witness the most stylish runway looks and explore the true meaning of love through fashion at our "What is Love?" Fashion Show!
Chicago Fair Trade - Globalfest 2025
Globalfest 2025 is the ultimate gathering of Chicago’s fair trade community – a night to reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and celebrate a shared mission.
Show Chicago Some Love Valentine's Day Shopping Celebration
Join us for a pre-Valentine’s Day Shopping Experience where we will have multiple top Chicago-based retailers based in 900 N Michigan Shops opening their stores for a private after-hours shopping celebration.
Blue Jacket Fashion Show Brunch
Celebrate Chicago’s creativity while raising awareness for prostate cancer. This stylish self-serve brunch will feature a Chicagoland blue jacket presentation on live models, a NYFW Blue Jacket Fashion Show highlight reel, networking opportunities, and a silent auction benefiting ZERO Prostate Cancer Organization.
"The Ambassador of Fashion" at The Ambassador Hotel: Thursday February 27th
Get ready for a night of glitz, glamour, and fabulous fashion. Join us on the evening of Thursday February 27th at The Ambassador Hotel for an unforgettable evening.
SUPPORT YOUR HOMMES FASHION SHOWCASE 2025
"Support Your Hommes" was founded by Mechanté Paris and a group of five designer friends to emphasize the importance of mutual support. The organization’s mission is to help creatives succeed together, with this event marking the first of many to come. The event celebrates supporting each other, recognizing that such solidarity can make all the difference in achieving dreams and overcoming challenges.
The Curio: 3rd Annual Fashion's Night Out
The 3rd Annual Curio’s “Fashion Night Out” returns with a focus on Chicago designers who are both incredible fashion talents and also make sustainability a priority.
AFROINTL Fashion Show Chicago
The AFROINTL Fashion Show is a premier event in Chicago that celebrates African and international fashion, creativity, and culture.
Why Not Petites - Love At First Height
A love-themed creative event designed as an elevated photo meet-up experience for models and creatives, especially those just starting their journey!
FGI Chicago New Year Networking Celebration & Annual Meeting
FGI Chicago presents its New Year Networking Celebration & Annual Meeting, hosted by 2024 FGI Chicago Rising Star Award Winner, ALLY Shoes.
Curio Fashion Tastemaker Talk with Leading Content Creators
The Curio’s Fashion Tastemaker Talks return with Content Creators Helen Berkun & Amy Anderson, moderated by Maggie Gillette.
Learn from two of the industry leading voices about their journeys and how to create unique and inspiring content for either personal or business purposes. Tickets includes a welcome cocktail, panel discussion, Q&A & post-reception.
Randolph Street Market
Shop the most coveted goods from the past, present and future. Explore 125 mini-boutiques featuring posh vintage, modern and handcrafted treasures for gifting, wearing, entertaining and decorating.
Where Art Meets Luxe
Attend a unique collaboration with artist Nick Fury and luxury fashion specialist - Styled By Demetra.
SWABY - Shop & Sip Holiday Gift Fair
Join us for a cozy holiday shopping experience supporting local small businesses while sipping on festive drinks!
Holiday Evening Market 2024
Come shop an incredibly curated line-up of local artisians + small businesses with amazing jewelry, beautiful skincare, winterwear, decadent treats, home items and more!
Rach B Jewelry Open Studio
Come check out Rach B Jewelry’s Holiday Open Studio! Guests can expect exclusive shopping, holiday spirit, sips n’ sweets and more.
The Curio Holiday Fashion Social on the ROOF of theWIT Hotel
The not-to-be-missed Curio Fashion Holiday Social bringing together fashion industry creators, doers, and leaders with consumer fashionistas.
2nd Annual Strut For A Cause
Get ready to strut your stuff and make a difference at the 2nd Annual Strut for a Cause Fashion Show. This extraordinary event is designed to raise funds and awareness for I Am You, a charitable organization dedicated to empowering and uplifting vulnerable families.
Kameo Vintage First Annual Showroom Clearance Sale
"BE THE FIRST!" Join Kameo Vintage’s first annual showroom clearance sale and snag one-of-a-kind preloved treasures before anyone else!
We Are Material Holiday Pop-Up
Three day holiday pop-up of many of Chicago’s best and most unique fashion designers. Join us and meet the participating designers.
The Curio: "Behind The Seams" with SWABY
Meet designer Shernett Swaby and learn about her approach to design and fashion. Enjoy prosecco & white wine, plus lite bites, as you peruse her beautiful Wicker Park location.
One of a Kind Show
The One of a Kind Holiday Show that brings together over 600 exceptional artists, designers and makers with thousands of shoppers that love art and handmade goods.
ALL VINTAGE EVERYTHING ! Clothing Sale
ALL VINTAGE EVERYTHING is holding a bulk clothing sale for Small Business Weekend! The more clothes you get, the bigger the discount you’ll receive on your entire purchase. Forget Black Friday and shop local this year.
FGI Communique Spring/Summer 2025 Fashion Report & Styling Presentation
Stay ahead of the curve with FGI Communiqué! Our SS25 Fashion Report offers an insider’s look at the latest trends, colors, and emerging talent from the global runways.
Planet R : An Intergalactic Fashion Experience
Curated by multidimensional artist Raven Smith, Planet R invites attendees on an intergalactic journey through imagination, passion, and artistic expression.
Sheila Rashid Pop-Up
We will feature the SR Open collection along with Good Hair Day and archived pieces, giveaways with custom orders and fun tennis activities while networking. Come ready to get your measurements taken and have some champagne!
SWABY New York Party
Enjoy a NYC themed party to fundraise for SWABY's first NY store + score a free goodie bag and drinks.
Cloth + Home Holiday Open House
Featuring two designer trunk shows: Carie from Salvage Cloth in Brooklyn & Jacob from All We Remember. Flowers by Bea flowered. We will have light bites, drinks and a gift with purchase.
Chicago Free Trade Holiday Pop-Up
Our eleventh annual Holiday Pop-Up Shop will be on the Mag Mile - on the corner next to the Nike store - right opposite the Starbucks Reserve Roastery!
SEAMLESS: FASHION, ART + SOCIETY: A LIVE LECTURE SERIES by GILLION CARRARA
In this six-week lecture series, Professor, Adjunct Gillion Carrara will explore the connections between fashion and the world at large. Drawing on her vast career as a fashion historian, Carrara will delve into such topics as the commonalities between designers and architects, the fascinating lives of couture designers, and the impact fragrance has had on the fashion world
SB Fashion Week Runway Show & Market
Step into the exclusive world of high fashion at the Small Boutique Fashion Week (SBFW) Chicago Season 5, set to unfold on Saturday, October 26th.
Runway Latinx 2024: The Shadows in the Light
5th Anniversary. Closing Saturday event during Chicago Fashion Week.
Barbara Bates 2024 Fashion Show
Save the date for iconic Chicago designer Barbara Bates solo show to benefit the Barbara Bates Imaging Center at Mount Sinai Chicago!
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Celebrate 50 years of preserving fashion history and supporting the Chicago History Museum’s world-renowned costume collection!
The Stylist Symposium of Chicago
Join for an enlightening and educational panel discussion with some of the most influential and trailblazing Fashion Stylists in Chicago.
Chicago Fashion Showcase
Chicago Fashion Showcase at Union Station. X MARKS THE SHOP (formerly known as THE MARKETPLACE) plus Fashion Show