AFROINTL FASHION SHOW CHICAGO

Schedule

Sun Jun 28 2026 at 07:00 pm to 11:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North | Chicago, IL

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About this Event


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AFROINTL Fashion Show Powered by Natural Hair Fest® Brings Fashion, Culture, Beauty and Networking to Downtown Chicago During the NATIONAL 24+ City Tour de Naturelle

CHICAGO, IL — AFROINTL Fashion Show Evening Event powered by Natural Hair Fest®’s NATIONAL 24+ City Tour de Naturelle is set to take over downtown Chicago on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the elegant Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North located in the Illinois/Michigan Ballroom. This highly anticipated evening production will bring together fashion designers, models, beauty professionals, creatives, entrepreneurs, influencers, photographers, media representatives, and multicultural audiences for an unforgettable celebration of fashion, texture, beauty, artistry, and culture.

Produced by Natural Hair Fest®, the AFROINTL Fashion Show is part of the organization’s NATIONAL 24+ City Tour de Naturelle, an expanding national platform designed to elevate natural beauty, multicultural fashion, textured hair artistry, wellness, creative entrepreneurship, and community engagement through immersive live experiences across the United States.

The evening event will feature runway presentations, networking opportunities, live entertainment, photo opportunities, vendor activations, and an upscale social atmosphere designed to connect emerging and established talent within the beauty, fashion, and lifestyle industries.

EVENT SCHEDULE

  • 10:00AM – 3:00PM — Model Casting / Auditions
  • 3:00PM – 8:00PM — Call Time / Show Preparation
  • 6:00PM – 7:00PM — VIP Reception
  • 6:00PM — Vendor Setup
  • 7:00PM — Doors Open
  • 8:00PM — Showtime
  • 10:00PM — Guest DJ, Networking & Photo Opportunities

Guests can expect an energetic and visually stunning production showcasing diverse beauty, international-inspired fashion, natural hair artistry, creative expression, and cultural influence. The event aims to create opportunities for designers, models, stylists, barbers, makeup artists, photographers, and independent brands to gain visibility while fostering authentic connections throughout the beauty and fashion industries.

“AFROINTL Fashion Show is more than a runway production; it is a celebration of identity, confidence, culture, and creativity,” said MarkDavid Carter, founder of Natural Hair Fest®. “Our goal is to create dynamic experiences that empower entrepreneurs, creatives, and beauty professionals while connecting multicultural audiences through fashion, artistry, and community.”

Vendor opportunities, sponsorship packages, media access, model participation, and partnership opportunities are currently available.

For tickets, vendor opportunities, sponsorships, and additional information:


MarkDavid Carter

Show Director

AFROINTL Fashion Shows

Call/TXT/WhatsApp/Zelle: 240.646.4819

[email protected]




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AFRICAN, AFRICAN-INSPIRED & INTERNATIONAL FASHIONS

JIMI KING ART+FASHION


I F YOU ARE A FASHION DESIGNER OR BOUTIQUE AND WOULD LIKE TO SHOWCASE YOUR DESIGNS FEEL FREE TO GIVE US A CALL AT 240.646.4819 TO JOIN THE PROCESS.




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DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO MODEL?

WOULD YOU LIKE TO WORK THE RUNWAY?

MODEL SEARCH!! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!!

NO PROBLEM. W E WILL TRAIN YOU ON THE SPOT!!

W E ARE LOOKING FOR MALE & FEMALE MODELS

WITH N ATURAL, RELAXED and COLOR TREATED HAIR.

A LL HEIGHTS!! ALL SIZES!! ALL NATIONALITIES!!

M UST BE AGE 18 OR OLDER. IF UNDER AGE 18,

P ARENTAL CONSENT AND PARTICIPATION REQUIRED.

W E WILL BE CASTING NEW TALENT ALL DAY LONG!!

ATTIRE: BASIC BLACK MODEL KIT - ALL BLACK OUTFIT

L ADIES BRING HEELS. BLACK. NEUTRAL. METALLIC or CLEAR

MEN BRING A PAIR HARD SOLED DRESS SHOES

For More Info: 240.646.4819 Call/TEXT


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OPPORTUNTY TO BECOME A VENDOR FOR JUST $100.00 U.S. DOLLARS. Package i ncludes Qty 1 - 6' Vending Table, 2 Chairs and 4 Wristbands. Vendor Setup at 6pm. Breakdown at the latest is 11pm. We just want you to come out and join in on the fashion fun and excitement, network and at the same time make some money.

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Where is it happening?

Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North, 30 East Hubbard Street, Chicago, United States

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Tickets

USD 43.89 to USD 121.58

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