This event is part of FashionBar The Shows: April 2026 – The Shoe Show & Evening Wear Collections presented by Mary E Smith Foundation in partnership with FashionBar LLC.
Sunday, April 26th, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Conclude FashionBar The Shows: April 2026 with an elegant finale celebrating sophistication, craftsmanship, and purpose. The Shoe Show & Evening Wear Collection Presentation showcases exquisite designs that define glamour and refinement, featuring statement pieces from Chicago’s leading and emerging fashion houses.

Event Itinerary

• Doors Open: 3:00 PM
• Red Carpet & Media Interviews: 3:30 PM
• Cocktail Reception: 3:00 PM
• Runway Opens: 3:15 PM
• Introduction & Promotional Video Premiere
• Announcement of Mary E. Smith Foundation Award Recipient
• Shoe Show Introduction – Spotlight on the Mary E. Smith Foundation
• Opening Showcase: Various Brands – The Shoe Show
• Acknowledgment of Shoe Show Auction Winner
• Final Red Carpet Moments – Featuring the Mary E. Smith Foundation & Team
• Event Concludes: 6:00 PM

This event marks the finale of FashionBar The Shows: April 20 – 26, 2026, with The Marketplace offering a Chicago fashion experience featuring designer apparel and custom pieces.

Hair & Makeup Partnership
Hair and makeup for all models are provided by Paul Mitchell Chicago, crafting the polished looks that define FashionBar’s signature runway aesthetic.

Contact Us
Email: fashionweek@fashionbarchicago.com
Website: www.fashionbartheshows.com
Phone: 312-542-4210
FashionBar LLC – Water Tower Place (Level 3)
835 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Love the Fashion, Raise the Bar! The Shoesational Shoe Show presented by Mary E. Smith Foundation, Inc.

Email:  information@maryesmithfoundation.org Phone: 708-342-0800