Venetian Veil 'Masquerade Fashion Show
Hosted by MM Productions
Location: Carnivale Chicago, 702 W Fulton Street, Chicago, IL 60661
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Overview
Step beyond the ordinary and into a world draped in velvet, light, and illusion.
Venetian Veil is a white-tie masked evening where fashion meets fantasy, fusing runway, mystery, and immersive performance.
For one night only, Carnivale Chicago transforms into a surreal masquerade salon. Chandeliers cast soft shadows, dancers move like living statues, and whispered secrets drift between masked guests.
The rules are few but binding:
* Masks are required (provided upon entry)
* Eyes remain open
* Nothing is ever spoken of
About the Experience
Rooted in a turn-of-the-century Victorian mood and layered with modern technology, Venetian Veil unfolds in four immersive runway segments featuring Chicago-based designers. Every look seen on the runway will be available for real-time purchase through mm-productions.io.
Between acts, the night stays alive with interactive performances.
Mentalist-pianist Sidney Friedman performs live, delivering interactive card readings. Brazilian dancers weave through the crowd, tarot readers and celebrity impersonators create spontaneous photo-ready moments, and caricature artists capture the night’s energy. Tech-activated zones with VR headsets invite playful exploration, while guests enjoy complimentary bites and a full cash bar from Carnivale.
Included with Your Ticket
* $15 store credit redeemable for any runway look
* Red-carpet photo booth and complimentary headshots
* Live tarot card readings and caricature illustrations
* Luxury gift bags
* Complimentary masks upon entry
* Four-part immersive runway show
* Brazilian dance performances throughout the evening
* Complimentary bites and treats
* Lounge seating and tech activations
Dress Code
White tie attire required. Masks are mandatory and provided upon entry.
Atmosphere
Expect gold accents, velvet drapery, and lounge seating designed to evoke old-world opulence. Surround-sound spatial audio layers classical strings over a modern bassline, while scent-activated zones set a subtle, luxurious tone.