A showcase of handmade, avant-garde fashion lines from queer, Chicago-based designers.

Looks by nine designers with a range of experience levels, styles, and backgrounds. Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm. See you there.

Until now, Chicago Fashion Week has never had an explicitly LGBTQ+ runway — we are proud to be the first.

FLEUROTICA spotlights the unique talents of Chicago’s leading floral designers, fashion designers, students and landscape artists as they create breathtaking garments made entirely from plants, flowers and natural materials.  All proceeds from FLEUROTICA benefit the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance’s nature education programs at the Garfield Park Conservatory & Gardens.

Reignite your childhood wonder. This fashion show will feature designs by MEGYWONG, Madeleine Ibach Couture, La'Antonius Couture, and Sunflower Cabana.

Doors open at 6pm. Show starts at 7pm.

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Chicago Fashion Showcase celebrates its Fifth annual fashion event with shopping, entertainment and runway shows at Union Station.

The 5th annual, Chicago Fashion Showcase is a fashion event that blends runway shows and X Marks the Shop, a market area which features pop-up shops, art, entertainment and much more.

Join the Dominican University Fashion Department for an evening celebrating creativity, entrepreneurship, and style. Explore a curated marketplace featuring fashion, accessories, beauty products, artwork, home décor, and lifestyle goods created by Dominican University students, alumni, faculty, staff, and local makers.

A runway presentation during Chicago Fashion Week featuring 20 looks from Chicago’s vintage shops, plus cocktails + live music.

In Another Life brings vintage and pre-loved fashion to the runway through a modern point of view. Featuring 20 looks curated by select Chicago vintage shops and styled by Chicago wardrobe stylist Liza Kane, the presentation brings together pieces from different eras and styles them in a way that feels current.

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Join us for our solo runway debut with 20+ made-to-measure bridal looks in a romantic, rebellious design showcase for Chicago Fashion Week.

Step into the romantic, rebellious world of Grace + Ivory as the label makes its solo debut with an intimate fashion show. The brand steps into its own with its first-ever independent showcase inside a newly renovated Bucktown studio, highlighting 20+ looks for brides who want to leave a legacy.

The Curio is excited to partner with the AIBI Chicago Fashion Summit. The summit: Threading the Future: Fashion, Tech, and Transformation is the 2nd annual Chicago Fashion Summit. A day of transformative panels and discussions for Chicago fashion industry members and fashion consumer enthusiasts! Tickets on sale. Curio Members save $30 on tickets.

Sunflower Serenade is Sunflower Cabana's annual gratitude gathering. Networking mixer with a kickback vibe where you can actually hear the person next to you speak. In a week filled with crowded venues and surface-level conversations, Sunflower Serenade offers something rare: space to genuinely connect, slow down, and be intentionally present. The best opportunities often begin with a simple conversation.

Lines in Motion is the debut presentation of an original cut-and-sew collection by STEELO, unveiled through an immersive runway experience that celebrates the rhythm, style, and spirit of Chicago.

Through fashion, art, and storytelling, we hope to bring awareness to the importance of mental health, encourage meaningful conversations, and remind those who are hurting that they are not alone. Together, we honor lives lost, support those still fighting, and use the runway as a platform for hope, compassion, and change.

Experience an unforgettable celebration of fashion, creativity, and performance at the Indie Fashion Show, a signature runway event. Held at Distro Music Hall, this year's show features 16 talented designers, 100+ models, live entertainment, and an immersive runway experience unlike any other.

Join MITC Studio during Chicago Fashion Week for a special designer pop-up celebrating women-owned fashion brands and creative entrepreneurs. This curated shopping experience will feature a collection of emerging and established designers showcasing apparel, accessories, jewelry, beauty products, and lifestyle goods.

FREE EVENT: You’re invited to CHICAGO’S FASHION EDIT during Chicago Fashion Week. A highly curated retail experience spotlighting the next generation of independent, women-led Chicago brands creating and sourcing in small batches. Small batch. women led. Chosen with intention.

The Chicago Textile Fair takes place across the weekend of October 9-11th, 2026. Join us for a weekend of programming celebrating Chicagoland fiber and textile artists. Our 2026 theme of Sustainable Communities will connect programming across three days of inspiration, community, and education.

If you're looking for an unforgettable experience that combines creativity, connection, and culture, look no further. Chicago Votes is honored to announce the return of the Give A Sh*t Fashion Show for its 5th installment! Every year, Chicago Votes and our Give A Sh*t creative collective produce a fashion show that fuses arts & culture and civic engagement.

Get ready for an unforgettable night of fashion, creativity, and self-expression as AIMGirls presents “No Limit” during Chicago Fashion Week!

Experience a high-energy runway showcase featuring talented designers, models, and creatives coming together to celebrate individuality, confidence, and limitless creativity. “No Limit” is more than a fashion show—it’s a statement that there are no boundaries when it comes to style, ambition, and chasing your dreams.

CWILLI presents “Academy”, the Fall ’26 runway collection. The show features 15 black-and-white looks marking a new chapter for the label, evolving CWILLI from avant-garde one-offs into a more defined ready-to-wear vision while maintaining its rebellious DIY spirit.

Welcome to Trashion Revolution: The Met Gala of the Climate Crisis. The world is burning and most people aren't talking about it. We are.

This October, Chicago becomes the stage where centuries of Indian artistry meet the future of global fashion. More than a runway, this is a celebration of craftsmanship, creativity, and the stories woven into every thread. From timeless textiles to contemporary design, every collection reflects a legacy that continues to inspire the world.

Step inside the world of NEISA for an immersive evening where fashion meets interior design. Presented within the curated setting of The Studio Chicago, the pop-up invites guests to discover and shop NEISA’s collection of sculptural tailoring, fluid draping, and modern wardrobe pieces. Meet founder and creative director Nasreen Hussain, explore the inspiration and design process behind the collection, and experience the relationship between clothing, architecture, and space. Seasonal bites and drinks will be served throughout the evening.

An elevated shopping and social experience celebrating Chicago’s emerging designers, fashion creatives, artists and independent luxury brands. Discover statement fashion, jewelry, lifestyle, beauty and more inside the iconic Zhou B Art Center.

The FGI Chicago Rising Star Awards recognize emerging professionals making an impact across Chicagoland’s fashion and creative industries. Award recipients are determined through member nominations, finalist selection, and member voting.

The College of DuPage Fashion Studies department proudly showcases its student work. Guests are invited to explore a curated exhibit that brings together the talents of both fashion design and fashion merchandising students.

Join us in store to learn how makeup that melts into skin, the kiss of cloud-like blush and a blurred finish bring fall beauty into soft focus. You'll also receive a free bag and samples from top brands with your $100+ beauty purchase. One per customer, while supplies last (no retail value). See a salesperson for details. Plus, get expert insights with a series of one-day-only mini master class demos hosted by a variety of beauty brands!

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The biggest moment in Chicago fashion in decades is coming with a runway show showcasing 12 of the city's leading designers in a landmark public outdoor runway show in Millennium Park that celebrates Chicago's creativity, culture, and style on an unprecedented scale.

The Stylist Symposium is back for its third year and has established itself as a highly anticipated, premier educational event. The Stylist Symposium brings emerging and established stylists from across the country together for an afternoon of education, connection, inspiration and honest conversations about the business and future of styling.

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Join us for the premier of Corn Sweat, a short fashion film by Numbers, followed by a Q+A.

About Corn Sweat:

Faced with the sale of their childhood home, two sisters revisit the property through a new, nostalgic lens. Corn Sweat explores the magic we see in objects and garments from the past that hold sentimental value. Featuring fashions from Numbers, designer Robyn George.

Barbara Bates Designs marks 40 years of creativity, innovation, and influence in fashion. The celebration at the Barack Obama Presidential Center will feature a cocktail reception, an exhibition of Barbara’s four-decade career, and a fashion show showcasing both her iconic work and emerging designers. This milestone honors a legacy of style, artistry, and inspiration, and sets the stage for the next chapter of design excellence.