Black is Gold 6: Culture Xchange (Supported by Tito's Handmade Vodka)

Connecting Our Community Through Art, Fashion, Technology and Entrepreneurship
About this Event

People of Culture is excited to collaborate with TransformaWell for Black is Gold 6: Culture Xchange, our signature 2026 fashion and music experience celebrating the creativity, culture, and entrepreneurial spirit of Chicago’s Black and Latino Fashion designers & communities.

Taking place as part of Chicago Fashion Week 2026, Culture Xchange brings together fashion, music, art, entrepreneurship, and community wellness for an unforgettable evening celebrating the talent and cultural influence that make Chicago unique.

African American boldness meets Latin vibrance on one runway.

TWO CULTURES

ONE STAGE

ENDLESS INSPIRATION

FOOD AND DRINKS included. (Early arrival strongly encouraged. First come, first serve)

DESIGNERS:
KOUSH x SMC
Fabric Da Vinci
GVXO
ZIAIRE
L3kker.com

PERFORMING
John NetworQ
TBA
TBA

Our Sponsors:
Anthrospa Logic
Tito's Handmade Vodka
DCASE (Dept. Of Cultural Affairs & Special Events)

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People of Culture is a 501(c)3 non-profit that relies on DONATIONS from our community. Your donations are tax deductible, and will go a long way to support our programs and community events.
TransformaWell is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to empower community health and wellness as well as reduce health disparities through programming and educational resources focusing on the prevention of chronic diseases.
Please come DRESS TO IMPRESS. This is a fashion & music show.

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Agenda

🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Networking Mixer and Shop Vendors (Sponsored by Tito's HandMade Vodka)
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Creative Performances
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Fashion Runway
🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Closing remarks, Networking, Shopping
🕑: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
The AnthroSpa Logic® Clean Beauty Bar

Info: The AnthroSpa Logic® Clean Beauty Bar will be a signature Interactive Global Beauty Lounge & Runway Prep Bar where guests discover skin traditions from around the world and sample natural skincare products.

Experiential Activation
A. "Runway Prep" Express Touch-Up Lounge
Fashion show VIPs and models need quick, mess-free radiance before heading to their seats or the afterparty.

The "30-Second Dewy Glow" Station: we will offer a skin prep using AnthroSpa Logic’s Dew Point Replenishing Moisturizer on guests' hands, collarbones, or cheekbones.

The Mixology Bar: This will be a luxury "apothecary-style" bar where guests can sample our water activated spa skincare products.

B. "Beauty Across Continents" Sensory Mapping and photo ops
An interactive visual centerpiece that highlights the brand’s anthropological roots. Including Aroma & Texture Sampling Stations.