# Event Details - **Event Name**: Rainbow Runway: A celebration of queer fashion and flair - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Jun, 2025 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 14 Jun, 2025 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: a pride themed diy fashion competition, textile art market, and sewing workshop seriesAbout this EventArtistic Alphabet Mafia presentsRainbow Runway! A celebration of Queer fashion and flair.Our big pride event of the year will be focused on an art form that ties the community together, fashion! From drag costumes, to cute farmer's fits, to gender affirming clothes, to the very flags we fly at pride. The fabric and clothes we display and wear as Queer people have long been tools for us to advocate for ourselves and our ability to live openly in the world and this year is no different. This event will be a DIY fashion showcase, costume/clothing swap, textile art market, community pride flag art project, and sewing workshop featuring some of the best Queer crafters in the city. TicketsTickets are pay-what-you-can at $5, $10, $15, $20, $30, $50, or $100 tiers. The promo code for free tickets is slaytherainbow and can be used by anyone who needs it, as we never want ticket cost to be a barrier to attending!We ask those who are able to cover the full price cost of their ticket to contribute their fair share.Schedule of Events12:30pm-1:30pm: Mending Workshop 2:00pm-3:00pm: Quilting Workshop4:00pm-6:00pm: Runway!ActivitiesRainbow RunwayThe main activity of the event will be a monochrome themed runway where competitors will choose a color to compete in and then walk the runway in a diy fashion battle.Link form to enter competition: https://gforms.app/r/lwogUwWPlease note that competitors must provide their own model or be willing to walk the runway on their own. Also all fits MUST BE at least 80% of the chosen color. Other than that the outfit can be any style or made out of any material they wish.Textile WorkshopsQuilt workshop by Queer QuiltingHand sewing/mending by Uncommon ClosetClothing/Fabric SwapFacilitated by Conscious Costume and Pidgeon (any pronouns) the swap will be free to all attendees. Attendees can bring extra binders, clothes in good quality, tucking items, unused beauty/hygiene products, jewelry, or reusable totes.Collaborative Pride QuiltThe event will feature two 9 foot pride quilts that event attendees can add appliqué, drawings, and embroidery to in a collaborative community art project made as a tribute to the Aids Quilt of the 1990s.Textile Art Market Vendors will include fashion and textile artists from across the city10% of all vendor proceeds go to Trans Chicago- a BIPOC and Trans focused non profit located in Humboldt Park.InformationLocation and Space LayoutEvent will be held on the 4th floor of the Chicago Athletic Association and the event will have 3 main areas-Runway space-Vendor space-Workshop/Swap/Quilt areaAccessibility-Chicago Athletic Association is an ADA accessible venue with multiple wheelchair accessible bathrooms on the 4th floor. The event area will be accessible by elevators.-Portable and wheelchair accessible changing rooms will be available on site-Virtual livestream of open mic and digital pdfs of workshop materials will be available after the event-No strobe lights during the runway -A wristband system to opt out of being photographed Age RequirementsThis will be an 18 plus event unless you are attending with a parent or guardian. With that being said we still encourage Queer youth to attend as most activities will be accessible to younger audiences and no alcohol will be present on site.COVID-19 PrecautionsThis is a mask-required event. Guests who are able to wear a well-fitted respirator (N95, KN95, KF94 or equivalent) should do so at all times when inside Haymarket House. Free high-quality masks will be available at check-in. Guests will be permitted to temporarily remove their respirators in the outside space to eat, drink, or take a quick mask break.We ask our community to distance themselves as much as possible and to participate in reciprocal masking when in close proximity to others who are themselves wearing a respirator. We also ask for all to take a COVID test prior to the event if financially feasible.Air Purification: Multiple HEPA air purifiers for large spaces will be provided by Clean Air Club.Who’s Who?HostsArtistic Alphabet Mafia: The official silliest queer arts org in Chicago with a focus on providing accessible, affordable, sober, and fun creative spaces for local Queer people. Conscious Costume: A sustainability focused costume rental organization.Uncommon Closet: A Trans inclusive custom clothing and tailoring businessQueer Quilting: An inclusive and accessibility focused DIY quilting workshop series  Trans Chicago: A BIPOC focused trans cultural center Cannibus Equity: The Cannabis Equity IL Coalition is a nonprofit organization that offers a wide variety of reentry services for people returning from incarceration, education services, and policy advocacy. Their new mutual aid sector hosts pop up closets with free clothes, harm reduction items, beauty/hygiene products, and financial assistance.JudgesThrifted GaySew AnastasiaWes Andy SinsJason DavellVendorsWulfkaCommunity GuidelinesPlease note that this is a Queer community focused event, while allies are welcome the LGBTQ, BIPOC, and disabled attendees of this event will take priority. Hate speech of any kind will not be tolerated at this event and any reports of such can/will result in violators being banned from future events.What to bring:Extra respirators (K/N95 or equivalent)A monochrome outfit to compete in the runway (must be at least 80% chosen color) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/rainbow-runway-a-celebration-of-queer-fashion-and-flair/100001323552443989 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, nonprofit, open-mic, virtual, pop-ups, fine-arts, lgbt-pride - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 108.55, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Chicago Athletic Association - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt - **lat**: 41.8816642 - **long**: -87.62471769999999 - **full address**: Chicago Athletic Association - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, 12 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Rainbow Runway: A celebration of queer fashion and flair - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/2b3d9a9bc42b29196fffd6f48f9ab84d04d29aa62c506a37aaeb6f34668b9dd9-rimg-w1200-h688-dcf8d343-gmir.jpg?v=1745266976 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Rainbow Runway: A celebration of queer fashion and flair being held? - **A:** Rainbow Runway: A celebration of queer fashion and flair takes place on Sat, 14 Jun, 2025 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 14 Jun, 2025 at 06:00 pm at Chicago Athletic Association - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, 12 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Rainbow Runway: A celebration of queer fashion and flair? - **A:** Tickets for Rainbow Runway: A celebration of queer fashion and flair are priced at USD 109 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGood God Gucci!USD 7 + USD 2 feeAvailableMy Funny ValentinoUSD 13 + USD 3 feeAvailableChange the ChanelUSD 18 + USD 3 feeAvailableLong Live the McQueenUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailableKetchup, Mustard, Barbecue, and Hot VersaceUSD 34 + USD 4 feeAvailableWestwood WorldUSD 55 + USD 5 feeAvailableA Grey Shirt and Cargo ShortsUSD 109 + USD 9 feeAvailablerunway competion entryFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Rainbow Runway: A celebration of queer fashion and flair? - **A:** Rainbow Runway: A celebration of queer fashion and flair is organized by The Artistic Alphabet Mafia. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Rainbow Runway: A celebration of queer fashion and flair is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. 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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