Chicago Fashion Week® is making its highly anticipated return October 2025, bringing over 50 dazzling events across the Chicagoland area, from Highland Park to Hyde Park. The 10-day celebration shines a spotlight on Chicago’s vibrant fashion scene with runway shows, exhibitions, marketplaces, panel discussions, and more in neighborhoods throughout the city. A VIP kickoff party on October 8 sets the tone for a stylish week that promises to weave together the city’s evolving fashion history with innovation and community spirit.