Chicago FashionBar Week | |
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Status | Active |
Genre | Fashion |
Frequency | Annual |
Location(s) | Chicago, Illinois |
Country | United States |
Founders | Tony Long |
Most recent | 2023 |
Organized by | FashionBar LLC |
Website | www |
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]
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]
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