OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON POSTPONEMENT:
Dear Chicagoans -
We wanted to share an important update regarding October 9th's The Curio "A Celebration of Chicago Style III" fashion show scheduled for October 9th in Millennium Park.
After careful consideration, we have made the decision to reschedule The Curio Fashion Show for a date to be determined in 2027. While we’re disappointed not to bring this vision to life this October, we believe this gives us the opportunity to build an even stronger experience and platform for Chicago's fashion community and enthusiasts.
We are committed to creating an event that truly celebrates Chicago’s fashion community, provides meaningful visibility for our designers, and delivers the best possible experience for everyone involved.
Additionally, the adjoining marketplaces under the Fashion Forward Chicago program: the Shops @ Monte Vista, and the Modern Vintage Market have also been postponed. Only the Stylist Symposium on October 9, 1-4pm, will currently continue as planned at The Cultural Center.
We are incredibly grateful to the Chicago fashion community and all Chicagoans for your support for this initiative. We will share the new 2027 date and additional details as soon as they are confirmed.
Thank you for your patience. We look forward to celebrating Chicago fashion with you in 2027. In the meantime you can enjoy programming from all of the various event partners this fall and beyond by visiting their individual websites.
Any questions can be directed to Ian.gerard@curioexperience.com.
Ian, Maggie and the CFV team
Join us for…
Chicago’s Defining Fashion Moment
experience fashion at a new level at
The Curio’s
“A Celebration of Chicago Style III”
The Marquee Show of
“Fashion Forward Chicago”
presented by
Chicago Fashion Vanguard & the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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TICKETS: POSTPONED TILL 2027
All current ticket holders will be reimbursed and should receive such by the end of this week in their bank accounts.
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FRONT ROW SEATS: $300 / ticket
2nd ROW SEATS: $200 / ticket
3rd ROW SEATS: $150 / ticket
Standing Tickets: $95 / ticket
All tickets include runway show + post-reception at Grand Army of the Republic Hall & Rotunda in nearby Chicago Cultural Center (all complimentary bites & beverages including wine, bubbly, and signature cocktails).
Ticket sales fund the majority of this very expensive fashion experience, along with a group of philanthropists and others to be announced shortly. Your support is making this possible.
Curio Members:
Curio VIP Members: 2 reserved seats (TICKETS ON HOLD CURRENTLY)
Curio Members: 20% discount on tickets
This Event is a Part of Chicago Fashion Week
Information to be Announced Including Designer Slate, Host Committee and Event Partners
See the previous two iterations of this show so you can see its growth year…to year.
A Celebration of Chicago Style I hosted by Cynthia Rowley & Nigel Barker (May 2023)
Featured Maria Pinto, Production Mode, Lola Elan, Ajovang & Sheila Rashid
A Celebration of Chicago Style II: Opening Show, Inaugural Chicago Fashion Week (Oct 2024)
Featured Sheila Rashid, Barbara Bates, Gente Fina, Christina Karin, Alex McDermott, Justin LeBlanc, and Maria Pinto.
On October 9th the 3rd iteration of “A Celebration of Chicago Style” will occur on the Central Concourse of Millennium Park, running alongside Grainger Plaza where the iconic Cloud Gate sits (aka “The Bean”). With the Chicago skyline and Cloud Gate framing the show, it will be a night to remember!
A Celebration of Chicago Style III brings together 12 of the city's leading designers for a landmark runway fashion experience unlike anything Chicago has seen in over a decade.
Join us on the first night of programming for Chicago Fashion Week in Millennium Park as the sun begins to slowly set over Chicago, but rises for Chicago fashion!
The show will utilize 40 models from Ford Models, Select Model Management, and 10 MGMT, who are the show’s exclusive modeling agency partners.
Fashion Forward Chicago
The Curio fashion show & reception is a part of the multi-day showcase, retail, and educational fashion program:
Fashion Forward Chicago
presented by the non-profit Chicago Fashion Vanguard &
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
Complementing the marquee runway presentation, Fashion Forward Chicago will feature:
The Shops @ Monte Vista, a two-day marketplace highlighting independent Chicago-based fashion brands (Oct 8, 5-8pm by invitation, October 9th open to the public)
Modern Vintage Chicago, a curated vintage marketplace produced by Randolph Street Market.
Both marketplaces will be open on Friday, Oct 9th from 4-9pm in the Sidney Yates Gallery at the Chicago Cultural Center.
The 3rd annual Stylist Symposium, produced by Rachel J Styling, which will bring industry leaders together for conversations about fashion, styling, creativity, and the future of the industry on October 9, 1-4pm.
This symposium is designed for fashion professionals and consumer enthusiasts alike, the symposium will take place in the Chicago Cultural Center’s Cassidy Theater and Rotunda.
More Details:
Chicago Based Designer Opportunity @ Pop-Up Marketplace
(any designers interested in potential inclusion in the Shop @ Monte Vista pop-up the two day pop-up marketplace featuring 20 Chicago based designers, should email us at info@thecurioexperience.com with “Potential Chicago Designer for Marketplace”) with your full name, brand name, link to website / social media accounts.
Press Media Passes/Coverage:
If you are a member of the media and would either like to attend / cover the event, or do pre-event coverage, please contact Deanne Yee (Avant Collective) at deanne@avantcollective.com.
Photographer Media Passes:
We will be accrediting photographers for access to the show. If interested, please email info@thecurioexperience.com with subject line: “Photographer Pass Request for Oct 9 Show.”