Connect with Chicago’s fashion creatives at Friends In Fashion, a high-energy networking party on March 26 from 7–11 PM at The Avenue Chicago. Meet designers, stylists, photographers, and more while building connections, sparking collaborations, and finding inspiration in a vibrant, creative atmosphere.

Get ready for a party you’ll never forget! Join us for our annual Charitable fundraiser this year benefiting United Colors of Pink. In addition to a Fashion show, this event includes a silent auction, raffles, local vendors, entertainment, and a dance party.

This panel will feature three accomplished stylists with strong followings, distinct audiences, and different points of view. The panelists are Rachel J Penca, J’en ReStyle and Rahela Tanese, moderated by Curio Principal Maggie Gillette.

Meet Me in April is a spring market bringing curated vendors, great energy, and community together at Galleria Marchetti. Join us April 4 from 12–5 PM to shop local brands, enjoy food and drinks, and spend the afternoon with friends and family. Free entry with optional VIP tickets available.

Save The Date: Black & Brown Unity Fashion Show

Uniting Latino and diverse communities to spread awareness on the importance of inclusion.

Step into spring at Bloom 2026, an empowering evening of fashion, wellness, and connection on April 9 at 6 PM at Empress Banquets in Addison, IL. Enjoy a vibrant runway show, curated pop-up shopping, inspiring stories, and a night of food, drinks, and community—all designed to help you refresh your style and celebrate your confidence.

Experience fashion from around the world at the S.W.A.P. 9th Annual Fashion Show: Destination in the Chi. Featuring 8 designers and 33 student models, this runway event celebrates youth creativity, culture, and bold storytelling inspired by global fashion capitals. Join us on April 17, 2026 at Lindblom Math & Science Academy in Chicago for an unforgettable evening of style, leadership, and community.

Where fashion meets temptation. Raw. Bold. Unfiltered.
Save the date: April 18, 2026
More details coming soon!

Pickwick Vintage Show makes its Chicago debut on April 19, 2026! Shop vintage clothing, jewelry, and accessories from 30+ vendors in the iconic White City Ballroom at the Chicago Athletic Association.

Invitation Only: Guests, including Curio VIP Members, will enjoy a fashion presentation, a documentary release, silent auction and a chance to hear Stephane's inspiration for the new collection Road to Casablanca. Guests will have the unique opportunity to be a part of the runway when they sponsor a design. Proceeds from the evening support the launch of Stephane St. Jaymes 02 Collection Road to Casablanca this October.

Discover Thrift Lab, a new after-hours event celebrating vintage fashion and sustainability. Shop curated thrift pieces, learn mending skills, hear from sustainability experts, and enjoy a cash bar.

Experience the Chicago Fashion and Beauty Event on April 30 in the West Loop. Enjoy runway showcases, networking with designers and influencers, and support the DeVry Scholarship Fund and National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. Doors open at 6 PM, show starts at 7 PM.

An immersive Caribbean-inspired fashion exhibition featuring live runway moments, interactive experiences, and tropical Paradise Island vibes — fashion you have to see live.

Passion & Paradise: Lost in Paradise is a whimsical, immersive fashion experience blending style, live music, and movement into one vibrant celebration of creativity. Hosted by Sunflower Cabana, this theatrical showcase invites guests to embrace self-expression, reconnect with joy, and step boldly into their passions.

The Chicago Streetwear Expo—May 17 at Xoco House Gallery—is where sneakers, streetwear, fashion, and art collide. Shop, trade, and connect with 25–50 local and regional brands while enjoying music, food, and community vibes.

The Curio co-hosts the iconic Driehaus Fashion Awards in conjunction with the Driehaus Design Initiative and Zzazz Productions. This runway show & awards event features 15 of the best fashion design students hailing from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Columbia College Chicago & Dominican University. Awards given out by a fashion industry judging panel.

An inspiring evening where fashion meets community impact. Enjoy dinner, entertainment, and a runway showcase featuring youth models and West Side designers—all in support of meaningful causes.