Early Bird- $44.52 per person
POC General Admission- $49.87 per person
POC Premium- $71.21 per person
Overview
Connecting Our Community Through Art, Fashion, Technology and Entrepreneurship
People of Culture is excited to collaborate with TransformaWell for Black is Gold 6: Culture Xchange, our signature 2026 fashion and music experience celebrating the creativity, culture, and entrepreneurial spirit of Chicago’s Black and Latino Fashion designers & communities.
Taking place as part of Chicago Fashion Week 2026, Culture Xchange brings together fashion, music, art, entrepreneurship, and community wellness for an unforgettable evening celebrating the talent and cultural influence that make Chicago unique.
African American boldness meets Latin vibrance on one runway.
TWO CULTURES
ONE STAGE
ENDLESS INSPIRATION
FOOD AND DRINKS included. (Early arrival strongly encouraged. First come, first serve)
DESIGNERS:
KOUSH x SMC
Fabric Da Vinci
GVXO
ZIAIRE
L3kker.com
PERFORMING
John NetworQ
TBA
TBA
Our Sponsors:
Anthrospa Logic
Tito's Handmade Vodka
DCASE (Dept. Of Cultural Affairs & Special Events)
If you're interested in being a VENDOR at this event, please fill out this VENDOR FORM If you're interested in volunteering for this event, please fill out this VOLUNTEER FORM.
People of Culture is a 501(c)3 non-profit that relies on DONATIONS from our community. Your donations are tax deductible, and will go a long way to support our programs and community events.
TransformaWell is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to empower community health and wellness as well as reduce health disparities through programming and educational resources focusing on the prevention of chronic diseases.
DONATION LINK
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