FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AFROINTL Fashion Show Powered by Natural Hair Fest® Brings Fashion, Culture, Beauty and Networking to Downtown Chicago During the NATIONAL 24+ City Tour de Naturelle
CHICAGO, IL — AFROINTL Fashion Show Evening Event powered by Natural Hair Fest®’s NATIONAL 24+ City Tour de Naturelle is set to take over downtown Chicago on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the elegant Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North located in the Illinois/Michigan Ballroom. This highly anticipated evening production will bring together fashion designers, models, beauty professionals, creatives, entrepreneurs, influencers, photographers, media representatives, and multicultural audiences for an unforgettable celebration of fashion, texture, beauty, artistry, and culture.
Produced by Natural Hair Fest®, the AFROINTL Fashion Show is part of the organization’s NATIONAL 24+ City Tour de Naturelle, an expanding national platform designed to elevate natural beauty, multicultural fashion, textured hair artistry, wellness, creative entrepreneurship, and community engagement through immersive live experiences across the United States.
The evening event will feature runway presentations, networking opportunities, live entertainment, photo opportunities, vendor activations, and an upscale social atmosphere designed to connect emerging and established talent within the beauty, fashion, and lifestyle industries.
EVENT SCHEDULE
10:00AM – 3:00PM — Model Casting / Auditions
3:00PM – 8:00PM — Call Time / Show Preparation
6:00PM – 7:00PM — VIP Reception
6:00PM — Vendor Setup
7:00PM — Doors Open
8:00PM — Showtime
10:00PM — Guest DJ, Networking & Photo Opportunities
Guests can expect an energetic and visually stunning production showcasing diverse beauty, international-inspired fashion, natural hair artistry, creative expression, and cultural influence. The event aims to create opportunities for designers, models, stylists, barbers, makeup artists, photographers, and independent brands to gain visibility while fostering authentic connections throughout the beauty and fashion industries.
“AFROINTL Fashion Show is more than a runway production; it is a celebration of identity, confidence, culture, and creativity,” said MarkDavid Carter, founder of Natural Hair Fest®. “Our goal is to create dynamic experiences that empower entrepreneurs, creatives, and beauty professionals while connecting multicultural audiences through fashion, artistry, and community.”