THE FIELD MUSEUM hosts “Connecting Threads—Africa Fashion in Chicago” through March 1, 2026. Discover how Chicago’s African-inspired design scene connects global traditions with local creativity in this exhibition. Featuring remarkable garments, jewelry and textiles from talented Chicago-based designers like Olivia Ogbara, Stephane St. Jaymes, Hayet Rida, and Jennifer Akese-Burney, this exhibition explores fashion as a medium for storytelling and cultural expression. Visitors will experience thematic environments inspired by Chicago’s skyline, enhanced by Robert Earl Page’s custom patterns, and interactive programming like panel discussions and collaborations with Black Fashion Week USA.

1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605; 312.922.9410; www.fieldmuseum.org.