Fashion Designer Call #3 for The Shows - October 2026

Schedule

Sun Jul 12 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Water Tower Place ( Level 3 at FASHIONBAR) | Chicago, IL

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Fashion Designer Call for FashionBar The Shows: October 2026
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FashionBar Designer Call — The Shows: October 2026

FashionBar invites fashion designers to participate in the official Designer Call for The Shows: October 2026, hosted at Water Tower Place on Chicago’s iconic Magnificent Mile.

The Shows will take place October 16-18 2026, featuring a curated selection of designers chosen through this review process.

Designers are asked to bring 4–6 garment samples for a professional evaluation of design, craftsmanship, and construction. Each Designer Call includes a 30-minute consultation to assess brand readiness and alignment for runway presentation.

Designer reviews are conducted by FashionBar CEO Tony Long and Design & Development Lead Rosa Lombardo.

The registration fee includes the consultation. Appointments are scheduled only after payment and the designer registration form are completed.

Once registered, please call 312-532-4210 to schedule your appointment.

Fill out this form before attending by clicking here.

Appointments will not be held without completed registration and payment.

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Water Tower Place ( Level 3 at FASHIONBAR), 835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, United States

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