# Event Details - **Event Name**: FashionBar The SHOWS: April 2026 Evening Wear/Exclusive Shoe Show & Auction - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: FashionBar The Shows is a week-long lineup of runway shows to promote fashion designers & fashion brands in a B2B & B2C market!About this EventCHICAGO - We are pleased to announce FashionBar - The Shows FashionBar an experience bringing fashion enthusiasts , influncers, press, media buyers into a B2B and B2C environment advancing Chicago fashion designers and fashion brands. FashionBar The Shows kicks off on April 18th with the Designer Reveal and Avant Garde Competition, scheduled from April 23rd to April 26th, 2026 at Water Tower Place on Chicago's Magnificent Mile.Conclude the fashion extravaganza with a grand finale, the Evening Wear showcase. This glamorous presentation of elegant evening wear captivates the senses and sets the stage for the wrap-up of FashionBar The Shows!The Evening Wear Show will take place at Water Tower Place, FashionBar Level 3, 835 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. This four-hour event is not only a celebration of fashion but also a charitable initiative, in partnership with The Mary E Smith Foundation.You can learn more/donate to the Mary E Smith Foundation byNon-Profit Beneficiary - The Mary E Smith FoundationThe Mary E Smith Foundation exists “To provide the resources to assist in the early detection and prevention of brain tumors; to support education and research in the neurosciences through scholarships; to award grants to health care organizations; to provide financial assistance for brain tumor screenings for underserved families; to promote healthy living and lifestyles through health awareness; to conduct and/or support community programs dedicated to the improvement of health, wellness and overall quality of life” –By partnering with the Mary E Smith Foundation, we contribute to the mission of supporting those impacted by brain tumors and promoting advancements in early detection and prevention.The Mary E. Smith Foundation VIP $60 Ticket offers: reserved seating for stunning designer collections, a complimentary drink, light bites, curated music, and access to a cash bar. Your ticket also includes admission to The Marketplace on April 25-26, 2025. Celebrate fashion and purpose in style!We are excited to annouce our Hair and Make-up sponsor provided by Paul Mitchell Chicago who will be providing all the models will the looks needed to slay the runway!The Evening Wear Show will open with a cocktail reception beginning at 2:00 pm, which will include viewing designer samples as press, media, models, buyers, editors, stylists, PR organizations, VIPs, Celebrities, influencers and yourself kick off a week-long of The Shows!Itinerary:Doors open at 2:00 p.m.Red Carpet and media interviews commence at 2:30 p.m.Cocktail Reception begins at 2:30 p.m.Runway Opens at 3:00p.mIntroduction - Premiere of the Promotional Video: Thank you Everyone!Announcement of the Mary E. Smith Foundation Award RecipientShoe Show Introduction - Spotlight on the Mary E. Smith FoundationOpening: Shoe Show Various BrandsAcknowledgment of the Shoe Show Auction Winner - Mary E. Smith FoundationFinal Red Carpet Moments - Featuring the Mary E. Smith Foundation & TeamEvent concludes at 6:00 p.mThis event is part of FashionBar The Shows: April 2026, running from April 23 to April 26, 2026. Additionally, The Marketplace offers a Chicago fashion experience featuring designer apparel and custom items.To vend at The Shows or The Marketplace, please email information@fashionbarchicago.com.Contact Us:Email: fashionweek@fashionbarchicago.comWebsite: www.fashionbartheshows.comPhone: 312-542-4210FashionBar LLCWater Tower Place (Level 3)835 North Michigan Avenue,Chicago, IL 60611Love the Fashion, Raise the Bar! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/fashionbar-the-shows-april-2026-evening-wear-exclusive-shoe-show-and-auction/100001721657276259 - **Event Categories**: art, health-wellness, nonprofit, fashion, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 375.32, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Water Tower Place, Level 3 - **lat**: 41.8980298 - **long**: -87.62312109999999 - **full address**: Water Tower Place, Level 3, 835 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: FashionBar The SHOWS: April 2026 Evening Wear/Exclusive Shoe Show & Auction - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d93c7563ed097b1402418e8554e81f1324563f7e975be5b618984fe81698368f-rimg-w1200-h848-dc9a9b9d-gmir.jpg?v=1758606632 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is FashionBar The SHOWS: April 2026 Evening Wear/Exclusive Shoe Show & Auction being held? - **A:** FashionBar The SHOWS: April 2026 Evening Wear/Exclusive Shoe Show & Auction takes place on Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Water Tower Place, Level 3, 835 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for FashionBar The SHOWS: April 2026 Evening Wear/Exclusive Shoe Show & Auction? - **A:** Tickets for FashionBar The SHOWS: April 2026 Evening Wear/Exclusive Shoe Show & Auction are priced at USD 375 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailability$60.00 (1) VIP FRONT ROW (Benefiting MESF)USD 66 + USD 6 feeAvailable$40.00 (1)FRONT ROWUSD 45 + USD 5 feeAvailable$30.00 (1) BACK ROWUSD 34 + USD 4 feeAvailable$22.50 Student Only (w/2 Forms of ID)USD 26 + USD 3 feeAvailable$350.00 (6) VIP FRONT ASSIGNED SEATINGUSD 375 + USD 25 feeAvailable$260.00 VIP All Week Pass (5 SHOWS)USD 279 + USD 19 feeAvailable$120.00 (1) VENDOR TABLE & 2 CHAIRSUSD 130 + USD 10 feeAvailable$80.00 2 PRESS & MEDIA ACCESS PASSESUSD 87 + USD 7 feeAvailableDONATE TO: MARY E. SMITH FOUNDATIONFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing FashionBar The SHOWS: April 2026 Evening Wear/Exclusive Shoe Show & Auction? - **A:** FashionBar The SHOWS: April 2026 Evening Wear/Exclusive Shoe Show & Auction is organized by Chicago Fashion Week Powered by FashionBar LLC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** FashionBar The SHOWS: April 2026 Evening Wear/Exclusive Shoe Show & Auction is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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