Help Us Bring Chicago’s Popup Garment District to Life

AIBI is creating a space where fashion, sustainability, manufacturing, and community come together.

The Popup Garment District is more than a market — it is a gathering place for independent designers, makers, sewists, students, and small apparel businesses working to rebuild Chicago’s creative economy and meet industry only vendors.

This event will feature:

Wholesale Fabric Dealers
Sustainable and circular fashion initiatives
Garment production demonstrations
Local apparel entrepreneurs
Community networking and education
Opportunities for emerging talent

Our goal is to raise $2,000 to help cover the real costs of creating a professional, welcoming, and impactful event experience for both vendors and attendees.

Every contribution helps support:

Event infrastructure
Refreshments
Programming
Keeping this a FREE Community accessible Event

Chicago has deep roots in apparel manufacturing and craftsmanship. This popup is part of building that future again — locally, and collaboratively.

Thank you for supporting independent fashion designers and give apparel industry the opportunity to popup in Chicago.

Donation Tiers

$10 — Community Supporter

Helps provide supplies and event materials.

$25 — Fashion Advocate

Supports local independent designers and makers.

$100 — Garment District Builder

Helps fund programming, after party and event infrastructure.

$250+ — Industry Champion (NAME PRINTED ON ALL MATERIAL)

Helps strengthen Chicago’s growing fashion ecosystem.

Pop-Up Garment District