Thursday, Oct 15, 2026
6:00 – 7:00 PM | VIP Reception
7:00 – 10:00 PM | Program & Fashion Show
First Financial Center
Cocktail Encouraged
Join us for an unforgettable evening of style, inspiration, and empowerment. Proceeds from the Illuminate Fashion Show support Dress for Success Cincinnati’s programs that help women achieve economic independence.
Your support changes lives by funding coaching, community, and career development across Greater Cincinnati.
Experience the latest trends on the runway, modeled by the women whose stories power our mission.
Cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and community. One glowing evening in the heart of downtown.
Every ticket helps women achieve brighter futures through confidence, community, and career.
Make a donation to help empower women in our community.
Illuminate would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors and community partners whose commitment helps empower women throughout Greater Cincinnati.
Think runway glam meets evening chic. It’s a fashion show, so dress to impress!
Everyone is welcome across genders and all dimensions of difference.
Absolutely. A delicious plated dinner is included for all guests. Pre-event logistics will be sent out where you can indicate any dietary needs as well.
We’ve got you. Open bar all night. Cheers to that!
Parking details coming soon!
Fashion-forward is the theme. Whether it's cocktail, couture, creative, or all of the above. Just bring the style.
If your ticket includes a +1, yes! Otherwise, tell your fabulous friends to grab a ticket too.
Doors open at 7pm for the main event. If you have a VIP ticket, there is a cocktail hour immediately beforehand from 6-7pm. We have a lot in store so don’t be fashionably late!
525 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 7–10 PM
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