The fashion department at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a strong creative and market force in the industry  — with a competitive, conceptual curriculum; a brand-new, 25,000-square-foot studio space; and distinguished alumni in avant-garde theatrical couture (Gary Graham), Hollywood glam (Laurence Steele), and quirky lifestyle brands (Cynthia Rowley). Tonight's runway spectacle features professional models and work by advanced undergraduates. If you've always wanted to sit in the front row of a tent at Bryant Park, here's the next-best thing.