10/09/2026
1pm-4pm
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., 2nd Floor North
Now in its 3rd year, The Stylist Symposium is the premier educational event for fashion styling professionals. Whether you're launching your career or looking to elevate an established business, this one-of-a-kind experience is designed to equip emerging and seasoned stylists with the knowledge, connections, and inspiration needed to thrive in today's ever-evolving fashion industry. Hosted and moderated by leading celebrity and personal stylist Rachel Jimenez Penca, founder of Rachel J Styling, the event brings together an exceptional panel of accomplished stylists who will share the lessons they've learned and the strategies that have helped them build thriving careers. Attendees will gain actionable insights from industry leaders, expand their professional network, and leave inspired with the tools and confidence to take their careers to the next level. This event will be held in the Claudia Cassidy Theater.
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