About this Event
FashionBar The Shows: October 2026 – The Collective Runway Show
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Collective Runway Show features a range of designer brands across multiple categories, highlighting the diversity and structure of Chicago’s fashion industry. This show connects local talent with broader North American fashion markets through a unified runway presentation.
The show includes designers launching, rebranding, and expanding their collections, contributing to Chicago’s continued growth as a fashion hub connecting Los Angeles and New York City.
Non-Profit Partnership
This show benefits the Mary E. Smith Foundation, supporting brain tumor research, early detection, and community wellness initiatives. Through this partnership, FashionBar contributes to ongoing efforts focused on education, prevention, and support for affected individuals and families.
Event Itinerary
- Doors Open: 5:00 PM
- Cocktail Reception: 5:30 PM
- Red Carpet & Media Interviews: 5:45 PM
- Performance: 5:50 PM
- Featured Designers Showcasing: 6:20 PM
- Lucy Wang
- RaymondPNG
- SecondSense Lab
- Jeaacho
- Neptune
- ObasAfrique
- ArtHouse
- Fabbri furs
- Event Ends: 9:00 PM
- Closing Ceremony: 8:45 PM
- Meet & Greet the Designers: 8:40 PM
Please dress to impress — business casual, cocktail attire, or your own unique fashion statement is encouraged.
This event is part of FashionBar The Shows: October 2026, with The Marketplace active Friday, October 2nd through Sunday, October 4th, featuring designer brands and vendors offering products directly to attendees.
Contact Us
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.fashionbartheshows.com
Phone: 312-542-4210
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Event venue & nearby stays
Water Tower Place, Level 3, 835 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, United States
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