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Chicago FashionBar Week

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Chicago FashionBar Week
StatusActive
GenreFashion
FrequencyAnnual
Location(s)Chicago, Illinois
CountryUnited States
FoundersTony Long
Most recent2023
Organized byFashionBar LLC
Websitewww.fashionbarchicago.com/the-shows/

Chicago FashionBar Week (CFW), is an annual fashion event in Chicago Illinois that showcases the city's fashion scene.[1] The weeklong event is organized by FashionBar LLC under CEO Tony Long, a fashion business consulting firm.[2] Chicago FashionBar Week acts as a platform for emerging and established designers to showcase their collections. The event is typically divided into themed shows, highlighting different fashion categories, such as eco-friendly, ready-to-wear, and streetwear among others.[1]

History

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In 2019 the event featured a modest fashion themed show for the first time.[3] The most recent event took place in 2023, from April 22 to the 30 at the Water Tower Place.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Rodriguez, Azhley (2022-04-26). "Chicago Fashion Week Makes a Scene |". Dominican Star. Archived from the original on 2023-06-27. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  2. ^ Telesky, Brooke (2022-02-17). "OPINION: Chicago puts itself on map as inclusive fashion capital". NCClinked. Archived from the original on 2023-06-27. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  3. ^ Myers, Quinn (October 8, 2019). "Chicago Fashion Week Hopes to Put City's Design Scene on the Map". WTTW News. Archived from the original on 2023-06-27. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  4. ^ Smith, Tony (2023-04-21). "Chicago Fashion Week returns to Water Tower Place for the 9th season". ABC7 Chicago. Archived from the original on 2023-06-27. Retrieved 2023-06-27.