Estefania Galvan, the creator of the brand MOS, is utilizing technology to push the boundaries of art and fashion. This creator is at the forefront of innovation, from her trademark logo rendered as an augmented reality art piece to virtual try-ons and garments with QR codes that blend the physical and digital. And her outside-of-the-box thinking has captured the attention of some of the industry’s most prominent players.

On December 21st The Curio hosted Chicago’s fashion community at 21c Museum Hotel to celebrate community, create new connections, and see some great fashion! The event brought out 200 of Chicago’s most stylish citizens to mingle and enjoy drinks and light bites from Lure Fishbar in front of the beautiful backdrop of 21c’s art exhibition entitled “Pop Stars! Popular Culture and Contemporary Art.”

On December 21st from 5:30-8pm, The Curio is hosting Chicago’s most fashionable holiday party with 21C Museum Hotel. Over 200 of Chicago’s fashion community will come together with fashionable consumers to celebrate the successes of 2022 and all to come in 2023.

The Curio had the privilege of attending the Champions of Success panel - a Non-Agency Brand Closet Showroom - discussing retail, fashion & art moderated by Dionne Williams, creator of Emerge! Fashion Runway Show, and featured CaSandra Diggs (CFDA President), Elliot Carlyle (Consulting Director for CFDA Connects), and Delvin McCray (Chicago fashion designer & Project Runway contestant). It’s not often that a lineup of heavy hitters from the fashion industry descends on Chicago, and we have all the details for you.

Ceta Walters is one of Chicago's top content creators, and it's no wonder why - she is the definition of style and substance. Not only does this chic Chicagoan share beautiful fashion photos and glimpses of our city, but she also lets her readers in on her life, even when things aren't picture perfect. This authenticity creates connections with her audience and has helped her build an inspiring and uplifting space on the internet.

Jamie Hayes is a multitalented Chicago fashion designer who keeps ethical production at the heart of her business. She has been in the fashion industry since 1999 and has championed labor rights since 2009. As the founder of Production Mode, Jamie creates "slow fashion" garments here in Chicago while collaborating with other creatives, which allows her to produce unique small-batch collections.

Arabel Alva Rosales is a dynamic multi-hyphenate who is shaking up the Chicago fashion scene with her company Runway Latinx and her nonprofit Pivoting in Heels. From October 14 -16th, Arabel will present this year's incarnation of Runway Latinx, which is fittingly titled "Reboot" and, as you'll read below, it is so much more than a fashion show.