The Shops - Holiday Edition #1

Schedule

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 11:00 am to Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Water Tower Place (Level 3 Next to JJill and White House Black Market) | Chicago, IL

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The Shops is a pop-up open to the public and to Water Tower Place attendees during this weekend.
About this Event

The Shops: Holiday Edition – Weekend 1

The Shops: Holiday Edition will take place December 13th & 14th! Shop collections from local designers and get your holiday gift list completed in style. Discover unique fashion, accessories, and gifts while supporting small businesses and independent brands.

If you’re a design business looking to take your brand to market, sign up now to secure your 9x9 vending space at Water Tower Place on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue, hosted in our FashionBar space on Level 3.

Details:

  • Limited to only 6-8 brands per day.
  • View the retail space at Water Tower Place here (near JJill and White House Black Market).

We Provide:

  • A 9x9 space
  • (1) 6-foot table
  • (2) Chairs
  • Music

What to Bring:

  • A selection of your preferred items to vend (quality over quantity, please).
  • Additional tables, if necessary (black lining is required, and tables must fit your space).

Assignment:
Spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. To secure your spot, register as soon as possible!

Next Steps:
Once purchased, you will receive "The Shops Check-In" itinerary document highlighting the following:

  • Important dates and times leading up to the event.
  • Set-up and breakdown information.
  • Insurance suggestions using Event Insurance for vendor coverage (recommended but not required).

Participating vendors must also complete the Vendor Google Form here to ensure accurate marketing and branding details before the event.

For inquiries, email us at , or visit our website at The Shops Calendar for more details.

There are no refunds. Please plan accordingly, as there are no refunds for this event.

"Love the Fashion, Raise the Bar!"

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Where is it happening?

Water Tower Place (Level 3 Next to JJill and White House Black Market), 835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 28.52 to USD 289.95

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Host or Publisher FashionBar Chicago

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