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Elevating Fashion. Celebrating Culture. Empowering Community.
Chicago’s Premier Art + Fashion Experience
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A celebration of creativity, culture, and elevation.

The BLCK Solstice: Always Elevating was more than a fashion show. It was a gathering of visionaries, storytellers, artists, and community — all moving with purpose.

From the runway to the performances, every moment was rooted in growth, expression, and the power of our people coming together.

To every designer, model, artist, vendor, sponsor, photographer, videographer, staff member, volunteer, and guest who helped bring this vision to life, thank you. You were part of something special.

Chicago showed up. Our people showed out. And this is only the beginning.

Always Elevating. Powered by @eventnoirehq

🎥 Film by @project9mediahouse

Host: @corey_demon
DJs: @adoniabree & @jylengoodman

Performances by:
@kailisha_micole
@yapora_
@dachicagobucketboys

Designers:
@tedela.chi
@marquisali_
@msfabric
@jenrestylefashion
@the_st.jaymes
@ldrs1354

#TheBLCKSolstice #AlwaysElevating #ChicagoFashion #BlackFashion taken in The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center by @theblcksolstice

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4 months ago

More than a runway. A story worth telling.
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Fashion is more than what we wear. It’s an expression of identity, heritage, and creativity. Behind every collection is a vision deserving of a platform.
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This October 17th, Afro Fashion Experience takes center stage at Chicago’s historic DuSable Black History Museum, celebrating Black excellence, high fashion, and multicultural artistry.
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Featuring visionary Black-owned labels @myobioma, @iamfabricdavinci, and @redeauxclothing, alongside live performances and immersive cultural experiences.
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In collaboration with @theblcksolstice and @_thekatwalkglobal, we’re calling on fashion journalists, bloggers, photographers, and media creatives to help capture the stories beyond the runway.
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Got a platform? Let’s make history.
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Interested in covering the experience? DM @emekagoz or @myobioma for media opportunities and further details.
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#AfroFashionExperience #ChicagoFashionWeek #BlackExcellence #FashionMedia #BlackDesigners by @theblcksolstice

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fashion meets culture
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Every collection has a story. Every designer has a vision. We’re looking for the right voices to help tell them.
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This October 17th, the Afro Fashion Experience celebrates Black excellence, multicultural creativity, and the artistry behind high fashion at Chicago’s historic DuSable Black History Museum.
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Featuring Black-owned fashion labels @myobioma , @iamfabricdavinci , and @redeauxclothing , alongside live performances and cultural experiences, this showcase brings fashion and community together under one roof.
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In partnership with @theblcksolstice and @_thekatwalkglobal , we’re welcoming fashion journalists, bloggers, and media creatives who believe these stories deserve to be seen and heard.
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Have a platform? Let’s talk fashion.
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DM @emekagoz or @myobioma for media coverage opportunities and further details.
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#AfroFashionExperience #ChicagoFashionWeek #BlackDesigners #FashionJournalism #fashionweek by @theblcksolstice

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6 days ago

You’ve seen the first edit. There’s more behind the runway.

Back into the archives of The BLCK Solstice’s fourth season—denim, bold color, and the individual style each model brought to the frame.
To the designers, models, and backstage team who brought it all together: this is your moment, too.

THE BACKSTAGE EDIT — VOL. 2

Shot by @dennislarance_ taken in The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center by @theblcksolstice

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@theblcksolstice
Designers: @tedela.chi @marquisali_
📸: @dennislarance_ taken in Chicago, Illinois by @theblcksolstice

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@theblcksolstice is a partner for our event. They will be in the building. Use discount code TBS10 for 10 percent off!

#afrofashionexperience #afrofexp #theblcksolstice #blcksolstice #chicagofashionweek taken in The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center by @theblcksolstice

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15 days ago

The runway wasn’t the only place they made a statement.

Ahead of Chicago Fashion Week, we’re opening the archives of The BLCK Solstice’s fourth season. Captured backstage in June, these portraits give the looks—and the people wearing them—a moment of their own.

Take your time with these.

THE BACKSTAGE EDIT — VOL. 1

Images were shot by @dennislarance_

Designers
@marquisali_
@the_st.jaymes

#chicagofashion #chicagofashionweek taken in The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center by @theblcksolstice

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RAW & EXCLUSIVE 🎱

Wearing @tedela.chi ❤️‍🔥

Captured by the coldest photographers 🥶

1-3 @dennislarance_
4 @marijpov
6 @krod_visuals
7 @off.track9 📽️
8 @jonnyv.visuals

MUA: @nadia_glowing_glam_

Show✨
@theblcksolstice
@femiawesu

To this day, this show is in my TOP THREE best productions I've been blessed to showcase my work for, thank you. 🙂‍↕️
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#modellife #iamalexadeparis #tedela #explorepage #runway Chicago model Chicago Fashion Week by @theblcksolstice

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Months later and this production still lives rent free in our heads! Chicago truly has an energy that is unmatched not just in the US but in the world. Vibrant and full of life around every corner. Only God could bring together such an amazing collection of beautiful people, high energy and an absolutely unbelievable location. Thank you for one of the most memorable moments of our year! We look forward to the next time -The House of MarquisAli

@maisonmarquisali x @theblcksolstice editorials captured by @dennislarance_ held @dusablemuseum taken in The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center by @theblcksolstice

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17 days ago

Under the Sun ☀️

A night built around good energy, real conversation, and bringing people together.
Thank you to everyone who came out, connected, danced, grabbed a drink, built a bouquet, shared a meal, and helped turn this vision into something special.

Thank you @etc.chicago for welcoming us into your space, and thank you @dussecognac for helping us bring the D’USSÉ Fridays experience to life. 🥃

Big shoutout to our DJs @_djqt and @jylengoodman for curating the vibes and keeping the energy going all night.

From the music and flower bar to the food, cocktails, and conversations, every part of the night was designed to create a space where creatives, professionals, artists, and tastemakers could simply connect, enjoy each other, and be present.

This was only the beginning.
The BLCK Solstice presents: Under the Sun.
Chicago, thank you. ☀️🥃🌹

📸 @_sosiyete

#TheBLCKSolstice #UnderTheSun #ChicagoCreatives #DusseFridays ChicagoEvents by @theblcksolstice

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23 days ago

TONIGHT ☀️ UNDER THE SUN

Over 400 RSVPs and counting. We’re ready for a night of good people, good energy and brighter connections.

What to expect:
@dussecognac signature cocktails
@jylengoodman + @_djqt
Food available for purchase
Flower Bar — while supplies last
Conversation cards + networking
Elevated casual dress code

Seating is limited. If you want to guarantee a seat, we highly recommend making an OpenTable reservation and checking in with the restaurant when you arrive.

7PM–11PM

ETC. | 404 S. Wells St.
Chicago, IL
Come comfortable. Come stylish. Come as yourself.
Good People. Brighter Connections. ☀️
I’d use this one as the main feed caption because it gives people everything they need without feeling too long. by @theblcksolstice

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Tomorrow Wednesday Workshop📌 RSVP

Our focus is on your presence on & off the runway!

Bring
-Open Mind
-Comfort shoe of choice

#STEP #Runwayworkshop #chicagomodeling taken in Chicago, Illinois by @theblcksolstice

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