Chicago’s Biggest Fashion Event: We are the Culture II

The 2026 theme is VINTAGE.

Chicago style has always been shaped by thrift stores, vintage shops, denim, workwear, sportswear, streetwear, archival pieces, and generations of people who take something from the past and make it completely their own. Meet us at Offshore for a curated marketplace of vintage clothing and accessories from local vendors, and connect with designers, stylists, models, photographers, creators, and more. Expect a night of craft cocktails, rotating DJs, and connecting with other creatives for one of the biggest nights of Chicago Fashion Week. 

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WHAT TO EXPECT

8 PM — Doors Open + Vintage Expo

Shop a curated marketplace of vintage clothing, fashion, accessories, and more from local vendors.

Fashion + Networking

Come ready to meet Chicago’s creative community. Whether you work in fashion or love it, We Are The Culture is designed to put the industry and the community in the same room.

Music + Party

As the night continues, the energy goes up. Sip on cocktails while taking in the views & grooving to rotating DJ sets.

12 AM — Event Ends

DRESS CODE

YOUR BEST VINTAGE / THRIFTED FIT.

Archive. Americana. Y2K. Designer vintage. Denim. Sportswear. Workwear. Streetwear. Thrifted finds.

Mix decades. Mix price points. Make it your own.

This isn’t about how much your outfit costs.

It’s about how you style it.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Designers. Stylists. Models. Photographers. Vintage collectors. Fashion professionals. Content creators. Artists. Entrepreneurs. Tastemakers.

And anyone who simply loves getting dressed.

You don’t have to work in fashion to be part of Chicago fashion culture.

ONE NIGHT. ONE COMMUNITY. ONE BLUEPRINT.

Part vintage fashion expo.

Part marketplace.

Part networking experience.

Part Fashion Week party.

We’re styling what’s next.