The Mahogany Affair: A Golden Tribute to Fashion & Film – WFF Finale

Schedule

Sat Sep 20 2025 at 06:30 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Macy's | Chicago, IL

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A glamorous tribute to Mahogany’s legacy with fashion, film, and Black and Latino style icons.
About this Event

Close out the World Fashion Festival with a tribute to beauty, ambition, and legacy. The Mahogany Affair is a fashion experience rooted in culture and driven by the bold glamour of Diana Ross’s iconic film.



🎬 Featuring:
  • High-fashion runway show inspired by "Mahogany"
  • Retro-soul musical ambiance
  • Powerful design stories from emerging & established talents



🎟️ Ticket Options:

VIP Experience – $150
Early Bird: $125 (until August 1)

  • Front Row or Priority Seating
  • VIP Cocktail Reception (1.5 hrs before show)
  • Luxury Swag Bag
  • Meet & Greet with Designers & Celebrities
  • Access to the Official After Party
  • Complimentary Champagne
  • Fashion Festival Program & Digital Access
  • Exclusive entrance to designer pop-up & textile exchange


Premium Experience – $100
Early Bird: $85

  • Second Row or Preferred Viewing
  • Cocktail Reception
  • General After Party Access
  • Festival Program & Designer Highlights Access


General Admission – $50
Early Bird: $40

  • Open Seating
  • Show + Entertainment Access
  • General After Party Access
  • Cash Bar Available

📍 Macy’s on State Street, Chicago
🕗 Doors open: 6:30 PM | Show starts: 8:00 PM

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Where is it happening?

Macy's, 111 North State Street, Chicago, United States

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Tickets

USD 44.52 to USD 135.23

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