The Shops - Valentines Day Edition, 15 February | Event in Chicago | AllEvents

The Shops - Valentines Day Edition

FashionBar Chicago

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Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm

6 hours

Water Tower Place (Level 3 Next to JJill and White House Black Market)

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Date & Location

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm to 06:00 pm (GMT-06:00)

Water Tower Place (Level 3 Next to JJill and White House Black Market)

835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, United States

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About the event

The Shops - Valentines Day Edition
The Shops is a pop-up open to the public and to Water Tower Place attendees during this weekend.

About this Event

The Shops: Valentines Day edition will be taking place February 9th! Shop the collections of various local designers exhibited here and find the perfect gift for that special someone! If you’re a design business looking to go to market with your brand sign-up and secure your 9x9 vending space at Water Tower Place on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue at our FashionBar space on level 3.

FashionBar LLC presents The Shops!

The Shops is a fashion and accessories pop-up by FashionBar Chicago, hosted at Water Tower Place in downtown Chicago — one of the city’s premier high-end retail destinations.

We are seeking fashion designers and brands to participate as vendors in a 9x9 space for a single day (Saturday or Sunday). This is a valuable opportunity to market your brand, gain commercial exposure, meet new clients, and promote or sell your goods and services. The Shops is open to both the public and Water Tower Place shoppers throughout the weekend.



Vendor Requirements

Participating brands must have consistent branding with an active website and social media presence. FashionBar prioritizes brand identity that aligns with your target audience and lifestyle offering. Because The Shops is located in the heart of downtown Chicago, branding is essential to engage customers and business partners. We host a high-end retail experience and limit participation to 4–6 carefully curated brands.



How to Apply

To secure your pop-up, please call 312-532-4210 (Monday–Friday, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM).Provide the following information for review:

  • Brand Name
  • Website
  • Social Media Handles
  • Business Phone Number
  • Email Address

If your brand aligns with the categories of fashion, beauty, or wellness, you will receive an invitation and access code to complete your vendor ticket purchase on Eventbrite.



What We Provide
  • (1) 6-foot Rack or
  • (1) 6-foot Table with 2 Chairs


What You Bring
  • A curated selection of fashion, beauty, or wellness products (quality over quantity)
  • Black table lining (if selecting a table option)
  • Branded hangers (no plastic or wire hangers)
  • Marketing and promotional materials
  • Your own payment system


Hours of Operation

The Shops follows regular Water Tower Place hours of operation. [Click here to view mall hours.]



Next Steps in Participating as a Vendor

Once payment has been received, we will send you The Shops Check-In Itinerary Document, which includes:

  • Important dates and times leading up to the event
  • Set-up and breakdown instructions
  • Insurance recommendations (using Event Insurance for vendor coverage — not required, but suggested)

If you’d like to sign up for future FashionBar Shops pop-ups, please complete the required Google Form thoroughly by clicking >>HERE<< so we can collect the details needed prior to booking.



Not Brand Ready Yet?

If your business isn’t fully prepared to participate, FashionBar offers branding, marketing, design, and development services to elevate your brand. Our team specializes in go-to-market strategies, consulting, and education to help you grow. Learn more at www.fashionbarchicago.com or www.fashionbartheshows.com.

For any questions, please email:

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Ticket Info

Tickets for The Shops - Valentines Day Edition can be booked here.

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Water Tower Place (Level 3 Next to JJill and White House Black Market), 835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, United States
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The Shops - Valentines Day Edition, 15 February | Event in Chicago | AllEvents
The Shops - Valentines Day Edition
Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm