get tickets - The Shows: October 2026
THE TRANS MEDIA FASHION SHOW
Friday, April 23, 2027 | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
An evening centered on inclusivity, identity, and self-expression through fashion. The Trans Media Fashion Show highlights transgender and non-binary models and designers, celebrating authenticity and personal expression on the runway.
Doors open at 6:00 PM, followed by a cocktail reception, red carpet, and media interviews. Live performances and featured runway presentations will follow, with the runway beginning at 7:00 PM.
Host and Featured Lineup
The host, performers, and featured designers for the April 2027 show will be announced soon.
The event is part of FashionBar The Shows: April 2027, with The Marketplace active Friday, April 23 through Sunday, April 25. Resident designers, vendors, and participating brands will offer products directly to attendees.
THE COLLECTIVE RUNWAY SHOW
Saturday, April 24, 2027 | 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
The Collective Runway Show features designer brands across multiple categories, highlighting the diversity of Chicago’s fashion industry. The show brings local talent together in a unified runway presentation and creates a platform for designers to launch, rebrand, and expand their collections.
The Collective supports FashionBar’s mission to strengthen Chicago’s place in the broader North American fashion market and connect the city’s creative community with fashion hubs such as Los Angeles and New York City.
Doors open at 5:00 PM, followed by a cocktail reception, red carpet, and media interviews. A live performance and featured designer runway presentations will follow, with the runway beginning at 6:20 PM.
Featured Designers
April’s participating designers will be announced soon.
Guests are encouraged to dress to impress—business casual, cocktail attire, or your own unique fashion statement.
The event is part of FashionBar The Shows: April 2027, with The Marketplace active Friday, April 23 through Sunday, April 25, featuring designer brands and vendors offering products directly to attendees.