Freakcitycore Runway III: Human Gallery

An immersive fashion experience featuring hand sewn garments by Insidious Studios and underground, industrial techno from DFEMT. Freakcitycore Runway III is officially a part of Chicago Fashion Week! We will be displaying a variety of deconstructed, brutalism-inspired garments designed by Insidious Studios on October 16th, 2026. This is not just a runway; this is art. Tickets are available on at the door. There will be two phases to this show: Doors: 8pm Phase 1: Runway. (8:30-9pm) Phase 2: Human Gallery. (9pm-10pm) After Phase 1, the audience is invited to walk around the human gallery like an art museum, each model will be showcased on platforms like mannequins. The viewers will have more time to view each garment and revel in the stitches and embellishments of the Fall 2026 collection. Seven models, seven outfits. Each garment will be hand-sewn and reworked by Insidious, every outfit will be carefully deconstructed, upcycled, and handcrafted with care. Insidious creates through upcycling and reworking material from the thrift to bring fabrics back to life instead of letting them die in the bins. DFEMT will be spinning industrial techno and hard groove, creating an atmosphere of midnight and deep, underground beats you can feel in your soul. There will be a cash bar available at the event, serving red and white wines throughout the event. Come experience an unforgettable moment in Chicago's underground fashion scene, a night that won’t be forgotten. The venue is on the second floor of the Giron Books building. The second floor is accessible by staircase, no elevator in the building. Parking is available along 21st street. October 16th, 2026 2141 w 21st street 8 - 10pm $25 at the door