ABOUT CHICAGO COLLECTIVE MENSWEAR MARKET

MERCHANDISE MART, CHICAGO, FLOORS 4&7

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A DESTINATION FOR DISCOVERY

AUGUST 1ST-4TH, 2026

Every February and August, Chicago Collective brings together hundreds of the industry's leading brands and retailers inside THE MART. Spanning the entirety of the 7th floor and an additional 33,000 square feet on the 4th floor, the show's open-booth format creates an easy-to-navigate environment for discovering classic and contemporary menswear, accessories, and footwear from domestic and international labels. Beyond the show floor, attendees enjoy a dynamic lineup of events, tastings, giveaways, and gatherings, all set against the backdrop of downtown Chicago's vibrant River North neighborhood. Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning season after season, Chicago Collective combines the energy of a major market with the welcoming atmosphere that keeps attendees coming back year after year.

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PLAN YOUR TRIP

The next show will be here before we know it. Check this page for update-to-date information to help you plan your trip.

1. BOOK TRAVEL & HOTEL

2. DIRECTIONS & PARKING

3. THE SHOW FLOOR

4. EVENTS & MORE

  • "Twice a year my happy place has a name... & it is National Bridal Market. There is nothing like the energy, the fashion, and the connections that happen when the best in the bridal industry come together under one roof. Every season I leave inspired, full of fresh ideas, and even more in love with this industry."

    @SOCIALATTENDANT

  • "This years National Bridal Market in Chicago was incredible! We saw thousands of dresses and picked over 100 new styles to have in store next year! Highlights from market always include fashion shows, seeing our incredible reps and a stop by to our favorites to celebrate a job well done!"

    @MARGENESBRIDAL

  • "We had an amazing time at the National Bridal Market in Chicago! It was an incredible experience connecting with top vendors, meeting new friends, and making so many valuable connections."

    @STITCHEDCOLLECTIVE

  • "What an incredible week at the National Bridal Market in Chicago. We had the BEST time reconnecting with our amazing bridal group, meeting potential new members, and catching up with our favorite vendors. The energy, the ideas, and the community - there's nothing like it!"

    @BETTERBRIDALGROUP

  • "When you come to National Bridal Market - it's more than just another bridal show. It's community, it's seeing faces you haven't seen in a while, it's networking and connecting with new faces that make you want to come back! It's the fashion, the passion, the teamwork and effort, it's the city of Chicago, it's the celebration and the embracing of culture (St. Patty's Day), it's the mental reset and recharging every bridal store needs and consultants need to go another season! And March's show was all of this and more!"

    @FIVESEASONBRIDAL

  • "Attending the Chicago Bridal Mart has helped our brand grow exponential in a short time frame. The volume of traffic, and marketing opportunities provided by the show have provide a great return on our investment. The staff is organized, professional, and friendly, and help put brands in a position to meet their goals. We will continue to come back twice a year, each year."

    @PRINCESS_DALIANA

Frequently asked questions

  • We are an appointment driven show so making appointments beforehand is recommended, but you are able to walk into booths at the show, as well.

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