​The City in Bloom

​Join the Coalition this December as we honor our roots, give artists their flowers, and seed what's next in Chicago fashion.

​At the Chicago Fashion Awards, ten jury-led categories will celebrate:

• ​Designer of the Year

• ​Emerging Designer

• ​Model of the Year

• ​Fashion Content Creator of the Year

• ​Fashion Photographer of the Year

• ​Wardrobe Stylist of the Year

• ​Makeup Artist of the Year

• ​Hair Artist of the Year

• ​Sustainable Innovation

• ​Lifetime Achievement

​Your Evening Flow

​Dress Code: Elevated evening attire.

• ​7:00PM: Red carpet arrivals & reception

• ​8:00PM: Awards ceremony, with winners crowned live

• ​9:00PM: Celebration, networking, and content creation

• ​10:00PM: Event wraps up

​CFA attendees are welcome to wander select Museum of Contemporary Art exhibitions, including its Atrium Project and City in a Garden: Queer Art and Activism in Chicago.

​CFC presents the Chicago Fashion Awards in conjunction with Woodford Reserve, a premium small-batch bourbon brand whose drinks will feature at the CFA's bar.

​Questions?

• ​Press: Media credentials are available for qualified outlets. Contact [email protected].

• ​Accessibility: The MCA is fully ADA accessible. Assisted seating, ASL interpretation for key segments, and other accommodations available. Please let us know your needs during checkout.

• ​Refund Policy: All ticket sales are final. Tickets are transferable until 24 hours before doors open.

• ​CFC Impact: Your ticket funds creator toolkits, micro-grants, mentorship programs, and monthly industry networking events. Thank you for giving back to the Chicago fashion community.