Chicago Fashion Coalition × The Aviary
Chicago fashion meets hospitality
about
On September 15, 2026, Chicago Fashion Coalition joined The Alinea Group at The Aviary for the launch of Next’s Fashion menu. CFC led the fashion concept and creative direction, bringing together Chicago designers Chelsea B, Nasreen Hussain of NEISA, Joss Blake, Ives Barrera and Tyler Morgan Studios. Their garments, accessories and works in progress brought guests closer to the craft behind each look, within a setting shaped by The Aviary’s food, drinks and service.
Type
Fashion
Collaboration
Hospitality
Year
2026
Credits
Creative partner
Chicago Fashion Coalition
Executive producer & creative director
Marquan Jones
Producers
Avery Nelson (CFC), Michelle He (The Alinea Group)
Featured designers
Chelsea B, Nasreen Hussain (NEISA), Joss Blake, Ives Barrera, Tyler Morgan Studios
Photography
Travis Barron, cover; Grant Jodoin, gallery
Models & coordination
The Rock Agency; Salimat Solebo, Cameron Holst, Danté Hockley
Hospitality partners
The Aviary, Next, The Alinea Group
Beverage partners
Oddbird, Beam Suntory
Lighting
Rio Event Studios
Design & illustration
Jacob Lee; Ericka Jones
Video, editing & sound
Fred Brandstrader (video); Marquan Jones (editing and sound design)