Photo Caption: Student designs were showcased on the runway during the 2026 Driehaus Fashion Awards at Hotel 55. Photos courtesy of GoPride Chicago.
The 2026 Driehaus Fashion Awards returned to the runway in downtown Chicago, celebrating stylish work from talented student designers. The annual event took place at Hotel 55, located at 55 East Ontario Street, after the venue acquired the previous 21c Museum Hotel space.
Guests arrived for a second-floor reception featuring live music, an open bar, and appetizers before the evening program began. Hosts Linda Yu and Ji Suk Yi opened the show, followed by introductions of the judging panel and the start of the runway presentation.
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