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Only the most eclectic of extravaganzas include lambent lighting, a live DJ, and performance art eccentrically woven into a live runway fashion show. On the evening of Sunday, April 17, 2023, Chicago’s own FROW Media Group included all of the above items as the production company hosted the first annual Secret Garden Fashion Show at the Garfield Park Conservatory. 

Curio team members were on hand for the conclusion of Hispanic Heritage Month when Runway Latinx hosted a three-day event centered around honoring their community,  empowering women, and benefiting the non-profit Pivoting in Heels.  This year’s event was titled “The Reboot” and hosted by CEO, AAR Tech, and Runway Latinx Founder Arabel Alva Rosales at CineCity Studios. 


Chicago Fashion Week

You were there. Or maybe you weren’t, but you definitely heard about the 12-days of non-stop fashion and couture. All the latest runway shows and rising Chicago Designer talent, congregated in one of the nation’s most beautiful cities, October of 2024. Watch a Behind-the-Scene interview with one of the few faces in the industry who started it all. Hear the voice behind the face of the brand, and listen to what she has to say about the first ever Chicago Fashion Week. A voice, a legacy, the visionary - the woman who has been around behind-the-scenes since the beginning.

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Ariana, Live From The Runway: The First Global Fashion Project From Iran
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Ariana, Live From The Runway: The First Global Fashion Project From Iran

Last Friday Night upon the second of May, Chicago flirted with Paris, whispered secrets to Milan, and danced barefoot with New York as the newest club on the scene, Divan Chicago, opened its gold-gilded doors and welcomed a crowd that shimmered as hard as the sequins they wore. And at the center of it all — commanding, unbothered, and brilliantly bold — were the decadent designs of Chicago’s own Randa Rose.

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Ariana Live from The Runway: Randa Rose's White Party Extravaganza
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Ariana Live from The Runway: Randa Rose's White Party Extravaganza

Rules of the Fashion Realm: White must be worn between the moments of Monday’s Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Randa Rose fashion show occurring on the Friday before was nothing short of a fashion moment too soon. Darlings, if you missed Randa Rose’s latest show, well, let’s just say you missed an iridescent escapade that was nothing short of a sartorial symphony. The scene? Joy District, Chicago’s clubby hotspot for those who like their soirées with a side of style. The occasion? A dazzling “White Party” that was as much a celebration of the color white as it was of Rose’s birthday—and, serendipitously, my own.

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Ariana, Live From The Runway: Where Fashion x Classical Music
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Ariana, Live From The Runway: Where Fashion x Classical Music

On the night of Saturday, January 27th, the immersive fashion show Soundpost: Perception, A Classical Music and Fashion Experience was held at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.  The event unveiled an exclusive glimpse into the orchestra, where fashion intertwined with the Chicago Symphony to showcase a mesmerizing fusion of modern inspiration, full of bold prints, intricate textures, and vibrant colors. 

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Ariana, Live from the Runway: A Futuristic Fashion Frontier
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Ariana, Live from the Runway: A Futuristic Fashion Frontier

Autumn fashion had barely emerged in the Windy City as the “Electro NextGen Fashion Show” commenced on the evening of Saturday, August 26, 2023. This avant-garde extravaganza was characterized by its eccentric and futuristic designs and showcased the immense potential of fashion when paired with cutting-edge technology.  

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Ariana, Live from the Runway: Style Takeaways at Men’s Fashion Awards 2023
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Ariana, Live from the Runway: Style Takeaways at Men’s Fashion Awards 2023

On the beautiful evening of September 14, top fashion industry professionals gathered at the Chicago History Museum for an evening of celebration and style: “The Chicago Men’s Fashion Awards”. Each year, the Chicago Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum shares recognition and shows appreciation for stylish men of the city, by honoring ten eligible elites who make the most stylish movements within this metropolis.

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Ariana, Live from the Runway: Casati's Modern Italian Soirée and Fashion Show 
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Ariana, Live from the Runway: Casati's Modern Italian Soirée and Fashion Show 

Amidst a backdrop of green, leafy opulence, and refined taste, Chicago’s fashion elite converged to witness a mesmerizing outdoor spectacle - Casati's Modern Italian Fifth Anniversary Soiree and Fashion Show. The event, known for capturing the essence of Italian charm, with Italian wines, Italian food, and the biggest draw - a show of both local and internationally known fashion designers.

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Style Takeaways at The Chicago Men’s Fashion Awards
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Style Takeaways at The Chicago Men’s Fashion Awards

The Men’s Fashion Awards hosted by The Costume Council was a success with all dressed to impress, so how can one apply similar looks to their own style?

We ranked the best fashion moments of the night and turned them into the "rules of the runway" for our Chicagoan couture connoisseurs. 

Catch up on the top trends below & incorporate them into your everyday wardrobe this season!

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