Decade of dapper: Inside the 2025 Chicago Men’s Fashion Awards

The 10th Annual Chicago Men’s Fashion Awards, hosted by the Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum, will take place on Wednesday, September 17,  from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the historic Walnut Room at Macy’s on State Street.

This milestone event honors ten distinguished men who have significantly influenced Chicago's fashion scene:

• Eric Curtis
• Ayrun Dismuke
• Graunk Enzenberger
• Ian Gerard
• Roy Kinsey
• Dane Melick
• Sandro Miller
• Prince Saint
• Joseph Niz
• Dr. Jeff Yoder

The evening will feature light bites and cocktails, celebrating a decade of fashion excellence in Chicago. Tickets are priced at $125, with a discounted rate of $100 for Costume Council members.

The event is co-chaired by Lizzy Lopez and Chip Hendon, with honorary co-chairs David Mordini, Karen Peters and Kristin Noelle Smith. The organizing committee features Anika Allen, Michael Anderson, Melissa Carter, David Jude Greene, Abel Rodriguez, Frank Rubel, David Sanchez, Ali Tamashiro and Adam Woitkowski.

Proceeds from the awards support the Chicago History Museum's costume collection, aiding in the preservation and promotion of the city's fashion heritage. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit the Chicago History Museum's official event page.

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