Witness cutting-edge designs and innovative trends as models strut down the runway. Mark your calendars and get ready to be dazzled by the fusion of fashion and art!

You won’t want to miss FGI Chicago’s Retro Revival—an immersive trend experience that reimagines our signature seasonal trend programming with a fresh, interactive twist.

The highly anticipated Modern Vintage Chicago, a one-day celebration of vintage fashion and furnishings, is back this Spring on April 27, featuring 75 dealers. It's the ultimate destination for vintage enthusiasts to shop!

An immersive, art-infused gathering from Why Not Petites, celebrating womanhood creativity, and body diversity. Experience haute cuisine, high fashion, and live performance in an intimate gallery setting.

The Chicago Renaissance Showcase is a dynamic celebration of the city’s rich cultural heritage and creative future, featuring a fusion of fashion, house music, and visual arts.. Highlights include a vendor marketplace supporting local artists and businesses, and an electrifying afterparty curated by ARC Music Festival.

Niczka, a Curio alum, is created in Chicago by designer Tania Mackey- a current finalist for the Fashion Group International New York's Rising Star Award.

Meet Tania and shop her beautifully cut pieces, plus enjoy a rare mezcal tasting at 4 pm with Esha Nagpal to celebrate!  

Curio Members are invited to new Chicago ready-to-wear designer AISOL’s new pop-up in Lakeview for a special sip & shop with prosecco, 10% off all wares, and a first chance to check out a great new designer addition to the Chicago fashion scene.

The second annual BLOSSOM fashion show unites the community to break the stigma around domestic violence and celebrate survivors. Hosted by Nigel Barker at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago, the event features fashion, hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, a raffle, and exclusive L’Oréal swag bags. Proceeds will support new domestic violence programs and critical services in the North Shore and beyond.

In this year’s Dominican University Fashion Department’s Annual Fashion Show, "Mosaics of the Night," you’ll step into a world where creativity and craftsmanship shine under the stars.

In the Saturday night event there will also be the presentation of a Lifetime Achievement Award to Curio Founder Ian Gerard.

Get ready for a luxury shopping experience, art gallery, & fashion at the 4th Annual Art & Fashion Show Series!!

The event invites attendees to an evening of celebration, exploring the intersection of color, fashion, and the climate change crisis. Through fashion, this Fashion Show aims to highlight actionable solutions for addressing climate change, using creativity and design as powerful tools for advocacy and change. Guests will engage with thought-provoking discussions, innovative designs, and sustainable practices that inspire meaningful action toward a more environmentally conscious future.

Get excited for new styles and warmer weather at The Curio’s fabulous Spring Fashion Social! Our highly sought after quarterly events bringing together Chicago fashion industry and consumer style enthusiasts for an unforgettable night of connecting and fun with a welcome complimentary signature cocktail. Members receive two complimentary tickets.

A great opportunity to spruce up your wardrobe by swapping any clothes, shoes and accessories with Fashion enthusiast alike. Enjoy a night by reducing waste and bring your gently used clothes to swap as you savor complimentary small bites and beverages.

Join Lupus Flare Fighters, S.L.A.E. LLC, and RP Couture for a fashion show and vendor event celebrating beauty, health, and community. This event raises awareness about important health issues while showcasing fashion that makes you feel as good as you look.

Experience the glamour of NYC right here in Chicago! So dress your best, channel your favorite Sex and the City character and grab your front row tix to this stylish event! Don't forget to bring your girls (or guys)!

A special evening with exceptional Chicago eveningwear designer and Curio alum Sujata Gazder including meet-and-greet with the designer, informal modeling, and complimentary beverages and treats.

Join us for an intimate evening with Curio alum designers Zac Rodriguez of Il Fratellino (women’s footwear) & Jamie Hayes of Production Mode (women’s apparel) at Production Mode’s boutique for an evening of shopping, insights, and discovery. Complimentary wine & cocktails plus discounts including 25% off all Il Fratellino shoes.

DEADLINE EXTENSION (Monday, March 10): Current fashion students or recent grads from the following Chicago-area colleges: School of the Art Institute of Chicago, College of DuPage, Columbia College Chicago, Dominican University, and Harper College are invited to submit an application for consideration to participate in a high profile fashion runway show at the Museum of Science & Industry at a private event with media and VIPs the evening of Earth Day.

Sip, shop and savor the day at the most glamorous soiree of the season! Bridge Communities will host its fifth annual Wine Women & Shoes event at the Oak Brook Hills Resort on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Enjoy of Shopping Party with sips, snacks and 15% off purchases for this one day afternoon of shopping fun with Evereve and Jessica Strang, the designer of Coco + Peach.

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.

Join us for an intimate evening with fashion futurist Maria Pinto, in conversation with The Curio’s Maggie Gillette, with a special presentation by Costume Collection Manager Jessica Pushor. Enjoy a discussion on the secret to longevity and creativity in today's fashion world, with a sneak peek of models wearing Maria's Spring fashion line and iconic pieces. 

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.

Designer Ajovang, is an alumni of The Curio’s debut “A Celebration of Chicago Style” in May 2023. He opened that incredible show hosted by Cynthia Rowley & Nigel Barker, and showed his collection alongside Maria Pinto & Sheila Rashid. See his new collection at this fabulous upcoming solo show.

Join us for Timeless Threads, a tribute to Jermikko’s 54-year legacy as Chicago’s first known Black fashion designer. Experience her iconic designs, history-making career, and the debut of her SwapOut Apparel Concept. Feb 20 | Water Tower Place.

Experience the creativity of Barrington’s own Cynthia Rowley at a special trunk show taking place on the first floor of Barrington’s White House. A proud alumnus of Barrington High School and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Cynthia has established a worldwide lifestyle brand celebrated for its unique designs and popularity among celebrities.

Join us for a pre-Valentine’s Day Shopping Experience taking place simultaneously at 5 of the top Chicago-based retailers all located in 900 N Michigan Shops for a private after-hours shopping celebration.

The Production Mode will host designer Liz Williams & her line of perfectly tailored, made in Chicago coats and jackets at the boutique February 2nd from 12pm-6pm.

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.