outpost chicago
apparel show

AUG 1–3, 2026

Join us in Chicago and explore the latest collections from nationally and internationally recognized brands, where creativity, innovation, and individuality intertwine to bring you a unique and inspiring point of view.

Step into an exclusive setting and immerse yourself in a curated collection of top-tier, independent menswear brands.

Location
+ Hours

AUG. 1st 9AM–6PM*
AUG. 2nd 9AM–6PM*
AUG. 3rd 9AM–4PM

*Happy Hour 3–6PM

 

Brands to see

Brands to see

Past Brands

Taylor Stitch - Texas Standard - Frost River - Iron & Resin - Misc Goods Co - The Leisure Lab - Dehen 1920 - Rossi Boots - Manready Mercantile - MuskOx Flannels - PX Clothing - Psycho Bunny - WESC - Civil Society - !Solid - Original Paperbacks - Blend - Casual Friday - Sunset X Vine - Jetty - Vustra - Birddog - Finisterre - Industrie - Ppfff... - Saturday Project - Thrills - Topo - Western Aloha

Past Buyers

310 Rosemont - AG Jeans - Allodi - American Depot - Archery Close - Archipelago - Big Wood Collective - Bivouac - Cave and Post - Central for Men - Cowboys and Astronauts - Duggers Menswear - Ellicott & Co. - Euromoda - Everywear - Fontenelle Supply Co. - Fore & Wharf - G. miller - Gentlemen's Social - Geoge Gregory - Hamilton & Adams - Hazel - Heritage Clothier and Home - Horn Legend - Jaxen Grey - Journeyman Co - Kariella - Kicks & Fits - L. E. and chalk - Lesters - Mickey Finns - Mr Meers - Nomad Jax - Oxbeau - Padanaram Outfitters - Rambler - Red River Mercantile - Reliance Clothing - Revolvr - Rolo - Roosterbus - Samson Emporium - Seattle Thread Company - Sid Mashburn - Sloane Boutique - Stately Men - TD McMurry - That Guy's Secret - The denim lounge - The Simple Man - The Waiting Room - TJX - Todo Moda - Trader - Tucker's Provisions - Una Maes - Unincorporated - Union - Untucked - Venture Quality Goods - Von Maur Men's Concepts - Waterfront Man - Weekends Boulder

happy hour

SAT + SUN 3–6PM

Join us for a special buyer-appreciation happy hour hosted by Brand Equity Showroom

BREAKFAST

MON 9–11AM

Complimentary breakfast by our friends at Humanly

lunch

SAT 12–3PM

Complimentary Chicago dogs from Hubby’s Hot Dog

  • “Amazing time with amazing friends who make/sell amazing things! Great turnout for round two of the Outpost, looking forward to round three.”

    Iron & Resin

  • “Curated and relevant brands. Conscious and elevated consumers. Intimate and experiential.”

    Richter Goods

  • “The Outpost is exactly the type of show we’ve been looking for!"

    Manready Mercantile

  • "Outpost Show was a solid mix of well aligned brands that attracted a refreshing mix of quality retailers."

    Shwood Eyewear