Elevate V6: Chicago Fashion Social | Fashion Week Edition
Fri, 9 Oct 2026, 02:00
Chicago, United States
Free
Originally organized by Chicago Fashion Coalition. Chicago fashion, together after hours. CFC presents V6 of Elevate, our monthly social for everyone who makes Chicago fashion happen. Join us at Expat on Thursday, October 8, from 9 PM until late for a Chicago Fashion Week edition, in partnership with the Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF). Meet the people behind the collections, campaigns and creative businesses. Reconnect with your collaborators, introduce yourself to someone new, and carry those conversations into Fashion Week. What to expect Open networking, no formal programming. A casual late-night industry mixer for designers, models, stylists, hair and makeup artists, photographers, videographers, content creators, brands, buyers, recruiters and agency teams. Come anytime from 9 PM onward and move at your own pace. Entry is free. What to bring • QR links to your portfolio or pitch • Contact cards or a way to exchange details What to wear • Industry casual, with intention • Your statement piece Create. Connect. Collaborate. Wristbands by role Pick up your color-coded wristband at check-in so it’s easier to find the people you want to meet. • Designer — Gold • Model — Green • Stylist — Purple • Hair/MUA — Yellow • Photo/Videographer — Blue • Content Creator — Orange • Brand/Buyer — Red • Recruiter/Agency — Silver • Staff — Black • Other — White Venue: Expat, 1402 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA. Registration is handled by the original organizer. Original event and organizer: https://luma.com/ElevateV6