Chicago Fashion Showcase

Chicago Fashion Showcase is an all-day event that blends runway shows and X Marks the Shop, a market area which features pop-up shops, art, entertainment and much more.

Join us this year as we continue in our Fourth Annual, Chicago Fashion Showcase. This year‘s event will take place at the historical Great Hall inside Union Station located on 225 South Canal St.

This event is 21 and over only*

Activations throughout the day include:

X Marks the Shop will be open from 10am-6pm for ticket holders, come shop in this pop-up shop area. It’s free with registration only between the hours of 10am-4pm, you’ll be able to shop our designers, discover new brands and support local businesses. First 35 people to arrive will receive a complimentary tote!

Designer Exhibit Display, (10am-8pm) view garments from notable fashion designers in Chicago and get to know how they’ve impacted fashion. In partnership with Apparel Industry Board Inc.

Dance Performances by Urbanity Dance Chicago (Noon & 6pm)

Runway Shows: Begins 6pm

Performances by Urbanity Dance Chicago

Designers include; Kingsawan Collective – Ensley Lee Wright – Amber Nicole Designs – Anna Martz Designs – Lauren Lein-

Charitable Mention:Chicago Fashion Showcase is committed to spotlighting, Black, Indigenous, and people of color in fashion shows with a long term goal of awarding monetary grants to graduating fashion designers to launch their debut collection.

To date CFS has awarded just over a $20,000 (value) in fashion shows for emerging designers. A portion of proceeds from ticket sales go to continuing this effort to award shows to emerging talent.