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Ian Gerard

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Co-Founder: The Curio @curioexperience, Chicago Fashion Vanguard @chicagofashionvanguard & Chicago Fashion Week. Gen Art Founder. NYC-> now Chicagoan.

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Greetings Chicago from NYC - Took me a week, but these are some of my fav shots from last week’s @curioexperience Holiday Fashion Social @roofonthewit Thanks @livewithenrique for the pics. Great seeing so many fab friendly faces! Happy holidays🥂💫🎉#chicagofashion #chicagofashioncommunity #chicagostyle taken in The Roof at Public Hotel by @iangerard68

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So honored to be in @cschicagosocial “30 Most Fascinating Chicagoans” piece that just came out. Honored to be among fashion world friends like @sanchanisto & @azeeza and then real superstars like @jeremyallenwhitefinally @nickcaveart @ayeecalebb @mrmayo @angelreese5 Wow! Check out the September issue to see them all.

And a big shout out to @curioexperience all-volunteer team that make the magic happen for Chicago fashion!

#chicagoproud #chicagoleaders #makeadifference #chicagofashion #chicago taken in Chicago, Illinois by @iangerard68

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Last Wednesday’s capacity filled (on a freezing January night) for @curioexperience Fashion Content Creator Panel & Reception in partnership with @theemilyhotel & @playpenvodka What fun and great discussion! Photos courtesy of @livewithenrique #chicagostyle #chicagofashion #chicagofashioncommunity #contentcreators taken in The Emily Hotel by @iangerard68

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In NYC and loving it! Gathering a small fun posse for drinks@and bites. DM if interested and near NOMAD area….
#💫🥂🤩 by @iangerard68

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14 days ago

Color. Style. A little wine. A lot of incredible Chicago fashion. ✨🍷

The Curio community came together on September 22 for a fabulous evening celebrating @azeezaofficial New Fall Collection - and what a colorful way to welcome the season!

Guests explored the beautiful new looks at her Michigan Avenue flagship, then headed up to her fifth-floor showroom for a curated sample sale - all while sipping wine and catching up with fellow Chicago fashion lovers. 💫

Swipe for a peek at the evening! 📸 See the full photo gallery of 50+ pics on The Curio’s website via the link in bio. If in slideshow and not tagged, DM us! 💫

Missed the celebration? Your next standout look is waiting. Visit Azeeza’s ground-floor flagship at 900 North Michigan Avenue Shops, facing Michigan Avenue, for incredible pieces for fall, holiday parties, and everything worth dressing up for. 🛍️

And don’t miss another Curio event...join the Community as a Curio Member! Link in bio. 🥂

Photography courtesy of @livewithenrique

#ChicagoFashion #ChicagoStyle #ShopChicago #FallFashion #ChicagoFashionDesigner by @iangerard68

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✨ Love fashion? Work in fashion? This is a day to be in the room.

The Curio is proud to be a marketing partner for @aibichicago 2026 Chicago Fashion Summit - bringing nationally recognized designers Elie Tahari, CD Green, Jeffrey Banks, and other industry leaders together on Tuesday, October 13 for a full day of inspiration, education, and connection.

✂️ For fashion professionals: Gain fresh perspectives, learn from industry leaders, and make connections that could spark your next collaboration.

🖤 For fashion enthusiasts: Get a closer look at the creativity, craft, and business behind the fashion you love—and discover the talent shaping Chicago’s fashion community.

National names. Chicago creativity. A shared passion for fashion.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now—join us! @aibichicago
✨ Curio Members: Check your member email for your exclusive discount code. Or sign up now for this and other perks and event access! Link in Bio.

#ChicagoFashionSummit #ChicagoFashion #TheCurio #AIBI #chicagofashionindustry by @iangerard68

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✨ AN EXCLUSIVE EVENING WITH AZEEZA ✨

The Curio is thrilled to host a special evening with premier Chicago designer Azeeza Khan at her flagship boutique at 900 North Michigan Shops.

📅 Tuesday, September 22
🥂 Bubbly & fashionable company
🍂 A first look at Azeeza’s new Fall Collection
🛍️ A curated sample sale featuring coveted pieces from past collections

🏆 The evening follows @azeeza exciting national recognition this week as one of only three designers selected for the prestigious 2026–2027 CFDA | Genesis House AAPI Design + Innovation Grant—celebrating distinctive AAPI voices shaping the future of American fashion.

This invitation-only experience is exclusively for Curio Members and specially invited guests.

✨ Time to join The Curio community?

Membership has its perks.

#Azeeza #CFDA #ChicagoFashion #ChicagoFashionDesigner #ShopChicago taken in Azeeza Us Showroom + Flagship by @iangerard68

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If I’m Chicago this wkd after 11 month run The @balloon_museum closes on Monday…it is the best immersive exhibit I have ever been to…for adults and children… taken in Chicago, Illinois by @iangerard68

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Good times, fab people, and a great view back in NYC… taken in The William Vale by @iangerard68

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About last night! What a way to end summer on a high positive note. So many friendly faces, some regulars, some first-timers to a Curio event. It was lovely and the venue @wolfandcompanychicago - if you haven’t been, this is a hidden gem worth checking out due to is unique and amazing location, design, and set-up.

Sitting as the only restaurant / bar on the @the606chicago The Curio partnered with this great venue utilizing their 2nd floor which included a wrap-around terrace facing East and West (great sunset).

Not only amazing cocktails - the two signature drinks from @1349_tequila were delicious - but for those who enjoyed some light bites or had a full dinner, they got to experience the venues impressive culinary chops.

Overall a great enjoyable evening. Here are some highlights shot by premier fashion photographer (headed to Paris Fashion Week), @ac_photography_chicago

We will be posting photos and a gallery from the event shortly - but you can also see highlights in stories posted from guests in our “Summer Social” thumbnail on our IG home page.

Everyone enjoy the last days of summer - and see you after Labor Day for Fall Fashion! #chicagofashioncommunity #chicagofashion taken in Wolf & Company by @iangerard68

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One Week Away! We could not be more excited for The Curio’s Summer Fashion Social! You don’t want to miss this summer’s most fun fashion networking & social event!

📍 Where: @wolfandcompanychicago - A beautiful Bucktown venue with multiple levels with terraces that overlook the iconic 606 trail!

📅 When: Wednesday, August 26th, 6:30-8:30pm

🍷 Guest List: Invitation-only for Curio Members and select fashion industry insiders. Attendance is complimentary + welcome signature cocktail from @1349_tequila

✨ Not a Member yet? Now is the perfect time to join our community, support local fashion talent, and secure your access to exclusive events like this! Link in our bio.

📩 Industry Insiders: Didn’t receive an invite but desperately want to attend? Email us: info@thecurioexperience.com to request a ticket.

Put on your best Summer look, get your look captured on film, and let’s all connect before summer is over! See you on the terrace. 🥂

Design by @alliegray05

#chicagofashioncommunity #chicagofashion #chicagofashioncapital by @iangerard68

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Chicago, THE MOMENT IS HERE. 🔥🏙️✨

A CELEBRATION OF CHICAGO STYLE III is coming on Friday, October 9th at sunset — bringing Chicago fashion into the heart of the city for an unforgettable outdoor runway show at Millennium Park’s Central Promenade, alongside Cloud Gate (“The Bean”).

Presented as part of FASHION FORWARD CHICAGO, co-presented by nonprofit @chicagofashionvanguard and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events - @chicagodcase - this year’s show will put the spotlight on 12 of Chicago’s best fashion designers and the creativity, originality and energy that make this city’s style unlike anywhere else.

And we’re just getting started…

🔥 Our full 12-designer slate
✨ Chairs & Host Committee
🎤 Evening’s Host

And more to be announced shortly.

This is Chicago fashion. On a Chicago stage. In one of the most iconic settings in the world.

Tickets are available now and going fast / please secure yours and be there when Chicago style takes center stage.

🎟️ INFO + TICKETS: CURIOEXPERIENCE.COM

Friday, October 9th • Sunset
Millennium Park • Chicago

#CelebrationOfChicagoStyle #ChicagoStyle #ChicagoFashion #ChicagoDesigners ChicagoEvents taken in Millennium Park by @iangerard68

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