About this Event
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FashionBar The Shows: October 2026 – The Trans Media Fashion Show
Friday, October 2, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Trans Media Fashion Show centers on inclusivity, identity, and self-expression through fashion. The show highlights transgender and non-binary models alongside designers whose work reflects authenticity, advocacy, and community-driven storytelling, increasing visibility and representation within Chicago’s fashion industry.
The evening begins with a red carpet and cocktail reception at 6:00 PM, welcoming press, media, buyers, editors, stylists, influencers, VIP guests, and community leaders, followed by a full show experience featuring designer collections.
Non-Profit Partnerships
October 2026's Trans Media Fashion Show is presented to benefit Broadway Youth Center, in partnership with the Vernita Gray Council, a philanthropy group of Howard Brown Health supporting initiatives focused on healthcare access, equity, and community-based services for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Event Itinerary
- Doors Open: 6:00 PM
- Cocktail Reception: 6:30 PM
- Red Carpet & Media Interviews: 6:45 PM
- Performance by Luna Eclipse: 6:50 PM
- Featured Designers Showcasing: 7:00 PM
- Out of the Closet
- Haley from 3rd Period
- Brown Elephant
- IAMTONYLONG
- Meet & Greet the Designers: 8:20 PM
- Closing Ceremony: 8:45 PM
- Event Ends: 9:00 PM
This event is part of FashionBar The Shows: October 2026, with The Marketplace active Friday, October 2nd through Sunday, October 4th, featuring resident designer brands, vendors, and participating designers 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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