Guests dancing together at Chicago Does the Met.

Chicago Does the Met 2026

Fashion is art

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On May 4, 2026, Chicago Fashion Coalition brought Chicago Does the Met to Chez Event Venue for its fifth year. Under the theme “Fashion Is Art,” the evening brought Chicago’s fashion community together for an expression of style and a Met Gala viewing experience.

Type

Fashion

Event

Community

Year

2026

Guest in a floral gown on the stairs.

Two guests pose in bold black outfits.

Detail of an embellished garment reading KAPOW.

Two guests in colorful outfits.

Guests gather around a painted coat on the dance floor.

Guest in a hat and sunglasses holding a feathered accessory.

Floral headpiece and braids under pink lighting.

Guest in a floral gown on the stairs.

Guest in a floral gown on the stairs.

Two guests pose in bold black outfits.

Two guests pose in bold black outfits.

Guest wearing a green coat and beaded headpiece.

Guest wearing a green coat and beaded headpiece.

Detail of an embellished garment reading KAPOW.

Detail of an embellished garment reading KAPOW.

Two guests in colorful outfits.

Two guests in colorful outfits.

Guest in a red patterned suit and hat.

Guest in a red patterned suit and hat.

Guests gather around a painted coat on the dance floor.

Guests gather around a painted coat on the dance floor.

Guest in a hat and sunglasses holding a feathered accessory.

Guest in a hat and sunglasses holding a feathered accessory.

Guest dressed in black on an illuminated staircase.

Guest dressed in black on an illuminated staircase.

Floral headpiece and braids under pink lighting.

Floral headpiece and braids under pink lighting.

Credits

Organizer

Chicago Fashion Coalition

Venue

Chez Event Venue

Photography

Lorielle Sinclair

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A guest in a white look holds a clear balloon at The Aviary.

Chicago Fashion Coalition × The Aviary

Chicago fashion meets hospitality

A guest in a white look holds a clear balloon at The Aviary.

Chicago Fashion Coalition × The Aviary

Chicago fashion meets hospitality

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