The Journey

Date: Wednesday, October 14th, 2026

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 6:30PM to Catacombs

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets:
Early Bird Standing - $20 (+$4.72 fees, including tax)
Early Bird Seated - $30 (+$6.57 fees, including tax)
Early Bird VIP - $60.60 (+$14.18 fees, including tax)
Advanced Standing - $25 (+$5.13 fees, including tax)
Advanced Seated - $35 (+$7.23 fees, including tax)
Advanced VIP - $65.60 (+$14.33 fees, including tax)
Day of Show Standing - $30 (+$6.57 fees, including tax)
Day of Show Seated - $40 (+$7.90 fees, including tax)
Day of Show VIP - $70.60 (+$14.48 fees, including tax)

VIP tickets include priority seating at a table, and one drink ticket for wine, beer or seltzer.

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About:

Have you ever felt called to something but didn’t know where to begin? Like a voice was guiding you forward, but the path wasn’t always clear? The Journey is a celebration of those moments. The moments of uncertainty, discovery, transformation, and becoming. Inspired by The Wiz, Emergent Fashion Society presents an immersive fashion experience that explores the road from vision to reality through movement, storytelling, and creative expression.

Featuring emerging designers and creative talent from Chicago and across the Midwest, each collection represents a new chapter, a new perspective, and a new step forward.

More than a fashion show, The Journey invites you to experience the stories behind the vision, the artistry behind the designs, and the creativity that shapes what comes next. And as you enter this experience, we invite you to express your own story through fashion. Come dressed in your most elevated look, your boldest expression, and the style that represents your own journey. This is your opportunity to be seen, celebrated, and inspired. Your journey is still unfolding. Join us as we discover where it leads. 

About Emergent Fashion Society:

Emergent Fashion Society is a creative platform dedicated to discovering, elevating, and creating opportunities for emerging fashion talent.

Founded with the belief that talent deserves access, visibility, and a space to thrive, Emergent exists to bridge the gap between emerging creatives and the opportunities needed to grow. Through fashion experiences, industry connections, and community-driven initiatives, we provide artists with a platform to showcase their work, build meaningful relationships, and take the next step in their creative journey.

At the heart of Emergent is a commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices within the fashion industry. We believe the future of fashion is shaped by diverse perspectives, innovative ideas, and creators who have historically lacked the resources and opportunities to be seen.

By creating spaces where designers, models, photographers, stylists, and creatives can connect and collaborate, Emergent Fashion Society is building a community where emerging talent is not only recognized but supported. We are here to uncover the next generation of creative leaders and provide the platform they need to be seen, heard, and celebrated.

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Golden Hour at Epiphany:

Stop by Epiphany for our live music series concerts, and be sure to hit Golden Hour before-hand for drinks and lite-bites! Doors open at 5pm Thursday - Saturday for Golden Hour with 1/2 priced bottles of wine, BOGO cocktails, and other specials!

Come early to EXPLORE and DISCOVER your own EPIPHANY… our art galleries are open and there is free entertainment before the show!

Please note that outside food or beverages are not permitted in the venue.