Tickets: Open to Curio Members & Select Chicago Fashion Industry Members
Curio Members will receive invite plus up to 2 guests
If you are not a member, but an active fashion shopper, you can request an invitation at: info@thecurioexperience.com
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Become a Curio Member, support Chicago based fashion talent, and join a community of like-minded fashion enthusiasts with access to a full schedule of 12-15 annual events including out October runway show.
Join us for an exciting night of exploration, shopping, and styling with Chicago based fashion & beauty product leaders: National FGI Rising Star Finalist NICZKA (2025). NICZKA is the only Chicago ready-to-wear designer ever nominated for the national award (only 5 national nominees each year) which takes place in NYC. The Curio has partnered with on several past events including her November 2025 runway show at The Emily Hotel and beauty industry leader MARVA ELAINE on Wednesday, July 23 from 6-8:30pm at their new boutique which just opened in June.
The evening will provide 15% discount on NICZKA items as well as complimentary white wine & bubbly.
More About NICZKA:
NICZKA is an avant-garde luxury clothing brand, designed and sample-made in Chicago. Rooted in the independent designer’s Chicago upbringing and Ukrainian heritage, each collection merges raw innovation with cultural depth. We elevate every piece through imported fabrics, meticulous craftsmanship, and refined manufacturing.
As an atelier, NICZKA handcrafts every detail with care and intention—creating garments that empower you to feel your most confident, authentic self. Our "light avant-garde" aesthetic offers a complete wardrobe for those seeking originality, confidence, and bold expression. All capsule collections are made with limited production.
After building here in Chicago with pop-up retail, runway shows, and multiple collections, NICZKA was honored as a 2025 FGI Rising Star Nominee in New York City. A recognition of our commitment to redefining modern luxury.
More About Marva Elaine:
Beauty is more than just the finest skincare or the rarest ingredients. It is the power of knowledge. Behind every luminous complexion and revitalized skin barrier lies a thoughtful understanding of what works and why. Beauty runs deep: it is the ability to curate experiences, ingredients, and techniques that nourish both the surface and the spirit.
At the heart of ME lies a commitment to education. Understanding the science behind the care transforms this industry into an art form with an appreciation for craftsmanship. It allows you to move beyond marketing promises and trends, grounding your choices in efficacy.
Recent photos from a reception at the new store…
