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THE CURIO: Opening Show of Chicago Fashion Week: “A Celebration of Chicago Style”

  • Chicago Cultural Center 78 East Washington Street Chicago, IL, 60602 United States (map)

The Curio’s “A Celebration of Chicago Style” presented by Abercrombie & Kent

Opening Show of Chicago Fashion Week!

The 8 featured designers have dressed celebs from Zendaya, Bella Hadid & Michelle Obama to Chance the Rapper, Michael Jordan, and the cast of “The CHI.” They’ve shown at New York Fashion Week, and have collaborated with top brands from Nike to Jack Daniels to the Chicago Bulls. And now they’re all in one show!

This show includes everything from streetwear to evening wear, with designers of diverse backgrounds, many of whom are BIPOC female founders. They range from those with 30+ years of recognition to a ‘22 SAIC grad.

TICKETS:

All tickets include pre-reception, show, and post-party and all food & beverages!

  • FRONT ROW SEATED TICKETS HERE: $250 (SOLD OUT)

  • SEATED TICKETS HERE: $135

  • STANDING TICKETS HERE: $75

VIP Curio Members receive 2 complimentary seated tickets and a year of free access to all Curio Events!

Regular Members receive a 30% discount (up to 2 tix) plus a year of membership.

Made Possible With Support From:

EVENING’S SCHEDULE:

6:00pm:

  • Doors Open & Arrival Photos

  • Pre-Reception in the Grand Army Hall of The Republic & Rotunda

  • Complimentary cocktails, wine, prosecco and lite bites

7:15pm:

  • Taking place in Preston Bradley Hall beneath the Tiffany domed ceiling

  • Evening’s Host (TBA) Welcomes Guests

  • Ceta Walters Rising Fashion Content Creator Award (more details to come)

  • Runway Presentation of 8 Designers (10 looks each)

8:30pm:

  • Post-Party in G.A.R. Hall & Rotunda (Complimentary beverages)

10:00pm:

  • Event concludes



More Information to Come Including Evening’s Host & More Exciting Details!


LAST YEAR”S SHOW

This is the 2nd edition of “A Celebration of Chicago Style.” The debut took place in May, 2023, hosted by designer Cynthia Rowley & photographer Nigel Barker.

The show’s designers: Ajovang, Production Mode Lola Elan, Maria Pinto & Sheila Rashid, and accessories by Il Fratellino, Laudi Vidni, and Viviana Langhoff.

Media: Women’s Wear Daily, Newcity, The Reader, WGN TV, Chicago Star & CS Magazine. Click here to see photos and videos from that show,

Ajovang @ The Curio’s 2023’s “A Celebration of Chicago Style” Photo by Alex Callejo

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