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The Curio: Partners with Driehaus Fashion Awards 2026

  • Hotel 55 55 East Ontario Street Chicago, IL, 60611 United States (map)

*SAVE THE DATE: THURSDAY, MAY 21ST*

TICKETS: Invitation-Only Event

  • Open to select fashion industry members & Curio VIP Members (by invitation).

Learn About VIP Curio Membership

Look back to the 2025 Awards:

  • Featured 15 rising star designers, five from each of Chicago’s three 4-year fashion schools (The School of the Art Institute, Columbia College Chicago, and Dominican University)

  • Each designer showcased 4-5 looks on the runway competing for a variety of awards.

Evening’s Schedule:

  • 6pm: Doors Open & Pre-Reception (complimentary beverages and hors d'oeuvres).

  • 7pm: Runway Show of 15 Designers

    • During Judging Session, Additional Runway Presentation by Julie Mersine Romeli of Mira Couture.

    • Awards Presentation

  • 8pm: Post-Show Reception

  • 9:30pm: Event Concludes

Some 2025 Images From Awards

See 2025 Photo Gallery

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