The Shows
Chicago Fashion Week powered by FashionBar LLC is in its 8th season and we invite you to celebrate inclusion, diversity and culture at The Shows and The Marketplace taking place at Water Tower Place (Level 3), on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile from Sunday, April 24th to Sunday, May 1st.
The Designer Reveal
The Designer Reveal is scheduled for April 16th, 2022.
The Bridal Show
Kicking off Chicago Fashion Week, powered by FashionBar LLC with our Fall/Winter 2022 Bridal Show.
This show will highlight Bridal Gowns for those ready to tie the knot for their happily ever after. Inspired by traditional to modern designs, this exclusive bridal experience will allow you to be involved in a one-of-a-kind exhibition of The Shows. This will bring you lovely bridal gowns, maxi dresses, cocktail frocks in beautiful fabrics, and a blend of vintage & modern eye-catching designs that is sure to captivate anyone. This show is scheduled for April 24th, 2022.
The EMERGING STUDENTS SHOW
Composed of only recent college graduates with a degree in Fashion Design from top universities such as the School of the Art Institute, Columbia College, Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT, NYC), and the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM, LA), this show emphasizes encapsulating and bringing to life the vision of the Next-Generation designer, to prepare and propel them into a local & global market. This show is sure to captivate anybody looking for the next big trend.
Come join us in supporting our Next-Gen fashion designers as we continue to build a bigger and brighter future for the city of Chicago’s fashion industry, and beyond! The Emerging Students Show is scheduled for April 26th, 2022.
The Eco-Friendly Show
Support the environment at Chicago Fashion Week powered by FashionBar LLC’s Eco-Friendly show on the third day of The Shows at Water Tower Place. The designs that grace the runway of this show are solely created from eco-friendly and sustainable materials that are part of the change towards greater ecological integrity and social justice. This show aims to highlight the importance of living greener lives expressed through fashion by living more sustainably and reducing our impact on the environment. Join us at our Eco-friendly show so that you can invest & experience safer, more sustainable practices. The Eco-Friendly Show is scheduled April 27th, 2022.
The Trans, Media & Fashion Show
FashionBar LLC in partnership with Howard Brown Health to showcase our beautiful trans and gender-nonconforming models for our Trans Media Fashion Show. Trans Media Fashion is a celebration of Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming models walking the runway during Chicago Fashion Week powered by FashionBar LLC.
In working with Howard Brown Health, we bring Trans and Gender Non-confirming to bring acceptance, visibility, and a voice to a community deserving of social integration.
You will be joining us in supporting FashionBar LLC and Howard Brown Health and our new faces full of potential as they share their beautiful, powerful, and bold identities by walking in truth through Trans Media in Fashion! The Trans, Media & Fashion Show is scheduled for April 28th, 2022.
The Modern Minimalist
& Ready-To-Wear show
Join us for Chicago Fashion Week powered by FashionBar LLC for our Ready-to-Wear & Modern Show focused on showcasing modern edgy designs, vibrant prints, and fresh fabrics with a trend-setting feel. You will experience collections that highlight the cross-fertilization between haute-couture and Ready-2 -Wear fashion that is sure to captivate. The Modern & Ready-2-Wear Show is scheduled for April 29th, 2022.
The Resort & Swimwear Show
On day six, Chicago Fashion Week powered by FashionBar Chicago will be hosting The Swimwear show!
As summer nears, FashionBar Chicago invites you to look forward to warm days by admiring cutting-edge and modern swimwear trends from top swimwear designers at The Shows! Come experience body positivity with us as we celebrate fashion through a series of swimwear shows highlighting the beauty of each individual, with pieces and collections appropriate for any body type. The Resort & Swimwear show is scheduled for April 30th, 2022.
The urban & Street Show
Experience The Urban & Street Wear Show highlighting the urban culture and intersecting trends throughout the evolution of fashion. This runway show features collections for the individual looking to feel confident by wearing powerful and versatile clothing. Urban & Streetwear fashion is not confined to the normal standards of fashion whereas it challenges the future of fashion. The Urban & Street show is scheduled for April 30th, 2022.
THE MODEST SHOW
Chicago Fashion Week powered by FashionBar LLC is excited to host the 1st Annual Modest show at Water Tower Place on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. This show features traditional Islamic Hijabs and Burkas along with other Muslim garments. By definition, modesty is highlighting one’s dignity, and protecting the sacredness of the body and its sexuality. Modest Wear is dignified, objectively beautiful, and appreciated throughout the industry. The looks are inclusive to all women who prefer to dress modestly but are still fashion lovers. We will be hosting our signature red carpet interviews which will be photographed and videotaped for marketing and PR exposure. The Modest Show is scheduled for May 1st, 2022.
THE EVENING WEAR & IDENTITY SHOW
For the closing show of Chicago Fashion Week powered by FashionBar LLC, join us for The Evening Wear & Identity Show. The final show is The IDENTITY SHOW which will be the closing event during Chicago Fashion Week powered by FashionBar LLC. The Identity show features hand-picked, lucky candidates that are transformed from their ordinary look to runway-ready through their extraordinary features and garments! The IDENTITY Show and Challenge will be held on May 1st, 2022 at Water Tower Place.