FashionBar The SHOWS: April 2026 Evening Wear/Exclusive Shoe Show & Auction

CHICAGO - We are pleased to announce FashionBar - The Shows FashionBar an experience bringing fashion enthusiasts , influncers, press, media buyers into a B2B and B2C environment advancing Chicago fashion designers and fashion brands. FashionBar The Shows kicks off on April 18th with the Designer Reveal and Avant Garde Competition, scheduled from April 23rd to April 26th, 2026 at Water Tower Place on Chicago's Magnificent Mile.

Conclude the fashion extravaganza with a grand finale, the Evening Wear showcase. This glamorous presentation of elegant evening wear captivates the senses and sets the stage for the wrap-up of FashionBar The Shows!

The Evening Wear Show will take place at Water Tower Place, FashionBar Level 3, 835 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. This four-hour event is not only a celebration of fashion but also a charitable initiative, in partnership with The Mary E Smith Foundation.

You can learn more/donate to the Mary E Smith Foundation by

Non-Profit Beneficiary - The Mary E Smith Foundation

The Mary E Smith Foundation exists “To provide the resources to assist in the early detection and prevention of brain tumors; to support education and research in the neurosciences through scholarships; to award grants to health care organizations; to provide financial assistance for brain tumor screenings for underserved families; to promote healthy living and lifestyles through health awareness; to conduct and/or support community programs dedicated to the improvement of health, wellness and overall quality of life” –

By partnering with the Mary E Smith Foundation, we contribute to the mission of supporting those impacted by brain tumors and promoting advancements in early detection and prevention.

The Mary E. Smith Foundation VIP $60 Ticket offers: reserved seating for stunning designer collections, a complimentary drink, light bites, curated music, and access to a cash bar. Your ticket also includes admission to The Marketplace on April 25-26, 2025. Celebrate fashion and purpose in style!

We are excited to annouce our Hair and Make-up sponsor provided by Paul Mitchell Chicago who will be providing all the models will the looks needed to slay the runway!

The Evening Wear Show will open with a cocktail reception beginning at 2:00 pm, which will include viewing designer samples as press, media, models, buyers, editors, stylists, PR organizations, VIPs, Celebrities, influencers and yourself kick off a week-long of The Shows!

Itinerary:

• Doors open at 2:00 p.m.
• Red Carpet and media interviews commence at 2:30 p.m.
• Cocktail Reception begins at 2:30 p.m.
• Runway Opens at 3:00p.m
• Introduction - Premiere of the Promotional Video: Thank you Everyone!
• Announcement of the Mary E. Smith Foundation Award Recipient
• Shoe Show Introduction - Spotlight on the Mary E. Smith Foundation
• Opening: Shoe Show Various Brands
• Acknowledgment of the Shoe Show Auction Winner - Mary E. Smith Foundation
• Final Red Carpet Moments - Featuring the Mary E. Smith Foundation & Team
• Event concludes at 6:00 p.m

This event is part of FashionBar The Shows: April 2026, running from April 23 to April 26, 2026. Additionally, The Marketplace offers a Chicago fashion experience featuring designer apparel and custom items.

To vend at The Shows or The Marketplace, please email [email protected].

Contact Us:

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.fashionbartheshows.com

Phone: 312-542-4210

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