Tickets: $250

• Include pre-show reception

• Access to exhibition of 40 years of Barbara Bates

• Runway show

Barbara Bates 40th Anniversary Show & Exhibition

Event Schedule & Experiences:

• 6:30 PM — Cocktail Reception: The evening kicks off with cocktails in the Main Tower's Sky Room.

• Curated Exhibition: Attendees can explore a retrospective exhibition showcasing four decades of Bates’ iconic design excellence, which has famously dressed legends like Michael Jordan, Oprah Winfrey, and Whitney Houston.

• The Runway Show: The main event features a massive fashion show with 40 models highlighting her legacy work. True to her dedication to mentorship, the runway will also showcase the collections of five emerging designers (including talent out of Columbia College Chicago)

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