THE FASHION FUTURE

FOR A REIMAGINED LOOP & LASALLE CORRIDOR

A bold new vision is taking shape in the heart of Chicago’s Loop.

Where creativity, commerce, and community converge to reenergize one of the city’s most storied neighborhoods.

The Chicago Fashion Vanguard, a new non-profit collective of seasoned fashion, creatives, and event producers, in partnership with the area’s stakeholders, will transform the Loop and the LaSalle Corridor into a dynamic hub of fashion innovation and cultural expression via runway shows, pop-up marketplaces, storefront takeovers, fashion exhibitions, educational programming, and more.

As the City and Chicago’s real estate community work to reimagine and revitalize this historic area, the Chicago Fashion Vanguard will bring life, color, and excitement back to the Chicago’s history Loop and LaSalle Corridor showcasing Chicago’s creative spirit and redefining what the future of downtown looks like.

We are starting on October 8-10, 2026 with Fashion Forward Chicago - a three day fashion program based at the historic Chicago Cultural Center with a marquee fashion show by The Curio, A Celebration of Chicago Style III taking place in Millennium Park, along with a Monte Vista pop-up marketplace and the 3rd annual Stylist Symposium.

The Curio show will be the first runway show to take place in Millennium in over a decade. And there has never been an outdoor runway show at the iconic Chicago location that is being utilized. More exciting news on this to come!

Experience the movement. Be part of the transformation.