"zip me up" mural by Candida Alvarez at Fashion Outlets of Chicago

The Collection Where Art Meets Fashion

THE COLLECTION provides visitors access to permanent commissions and rotating exhibitions by both emerging and established artists located throughout the shopping center. For more information, text “art” to 847.957.4600.

Multicolored installation suspended from the ceiling at Fashion Outlets of Chicago

Permanent Commissions

Site-specific commissions by nationally and internationally renowned artists including Hebru Brantley, Daniel Arsham, Candida Alvarez, Derrick Adams, Carlos Rolón/Dzine and more are located throughout the shopping center.
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Button-Up, Button-Down - Art installation by Beau McCall

Rotating Exhibitions

Now on display is “Button-Up, Button-Down” by artist Beau McCall. Within each case, McCall presents an installation featuring a display of select pieces from his wearable art portfolio along with jars of buttons. The wearable art selections include button-embellished vests, yokes, aprons, jewelry, a headdress, and a cape.

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A guest scanning a walking tour placard

Self-Guided Walking Tour

THE COLLECTION showcases museum-quality art through permanent commissions and rotating exhibitions throughout the shopping center. A new self-guided tour enhances the experience with artist videos accessible via QR codes on each artwork’s placard.
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Jen Stark's Drippy Escalator Installation

THE COLLECTION: Where Art Meets Fashion

THE COLLECTION features annual site-specific commissions by nationally and internationally renowned artists, rotating exhibitions of work by a variety of artists three times a year, and interactive works of art that encourage shopper participation.

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