Chicago Fashion Week 2026

TWO CULTURES. ONE STAGE. ENDLESS INSPIRATION.

Chicago, get ready for a night where fashion, music, culture, and creativity collide.

Black is Gold 6: Culture Xchange is People of Culture's signature fashion and music experience celebrating the bold creativity and cultural influence of Chicago's Black and Latino communities.

Expect an evening filled with:

✨ LIVE FASHION RUNWAY
🎶 MUSIC & CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
🎨 ART & CREATIVE EXPRESSION
🥂 FOOD & DRINKS
🤝 NETWORKING & CONNECTIONS
🔥 CHICAGO'S CREATIVE COMMUNITY

AFRICAN AMERICAN BOLDNESS MEETS LATIN VIBRANCE.

Culture Xchange brings together designers, creatives, entrepreneurs, artists, fashion lovers, professionals, and culture enthusiasts for an experience built around the people and ideas shaping Chicago's creative scene.

And yes, this is a DRESS-TO-IMPRESS kind of night.

Come dressed like you're part of the show.

Food & drinks are included.
Early arrival is strongly encouraged.

ABOUT PEOPLE OF CULTURE

People of Culture is a Chicago-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that creates experiences and programming that celebrate and amplify Black culture through art, fashion, music, lifestyle, entrepreneurship, and technology.

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ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY PARTNER

TransformaWell is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on community health and wellness, health education, and reducing health disparities through prevention-focused programming and resources.

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📸 PHOTO & VIDEO NOTICE

By attending a People of Culture event, you acknowledge and consent to being photographed, filmed, or otherwise recorded. Media captured at the event may be used by People of Culture for promotional, marketing, social media, educational, archival, and organizational purposes without additional notice or compensation.