From the diamond to the drafting table, we welcome Aki—Roman Bailey—a master tailor and a true Chicago original. Since 1979, he has shaped design with a philosophy he calls the “abstract science of creativity,” where movement and precision create timeless art. After a selective preview at Sustainable Fashion Week, we now introduce a glimpse of his vision into the future of Rome Dynasty.
Buy Your Tickets for the ILBCF “Relentless Power” Fashion Show
Black Fashion Week is proud to spotlight four dynamic Chicago designers and boutiques in the “Relentless Power” Fashion Show, presented as part of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Annual Policy Summit on October 4, 2025.
Get ready for a powerful showcase that uplifts, inspires, and brings fresh energy to Chicago’s fashion scene—featuring some of the city’s most innovative designers and trendsetters.
Black Fashion Week isn’t just another fashion production—it’s a movement. A movement you’ll want to witness, celebrate, and be part of.