Fashion Week Brooklyn (FWBK), an annual celebration of style and innovation, returned in 2023 to showcase the talent and creativity of fashion designers from around the globe.
As one of New York City's premier fashion events, FWBK has become a major platform for local and international designers to present their collections, gain exposure, and connect with industry insiders.
Photo: Cristian Paez
Photo: Cristian Paez
Photo: Cristian Paez
Rooted in the borough's rich artistic heritage, FWBK aims to reflect the diversity and vibrancy of Brooklyn while contributing to its growing reputation as a global fashion destination. BK Reader was on the scene at three events, which featured a range of experimental and ready-to-wear couture, and spotlighted promising young designers.
Photo: Cristian Paez
Photo: Cristian Paez
Photo: Cristian Paez
On Wednesday, April 12th, FWBK presented the Next-Up Designers Collection at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Hosted by Amir Allahh, the ticketed event was open to the public and featured an array of up-and-coming designers such as Don't Sleep, Homas Official, Pas De Regles, and Untitle by Nikita, as well as French designers curated by Eleutheria Paris.
Photo: Cristian Paez
Photo: Cristian Paez
Photo: Cristian Paez
On Saturday, April 15th, the events continued with a Global Fashion Runway, also hosted at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. This ticketed event, open to the public and hosted by Sierra Jackzen, showcased designers from around the world, such as British designer Soi 86, Ukrainian designer Skyfox, and British-Balinese designer BamBam.
Photo: Cristian Paez
Photo: Cristian Paez
Photo: Cristian Paez
The festivities culminated with a "Meet the Designers" closing reception on Sunday, April 16th. The event took place at Doors NY in SoHo. Several designers who presented at the week’s runway shows, such as Ziliox Officiel, Algier Paris, Jang Sungjun, and Hugo Teyssier, were on site to mingle with guests.
For Photo Reference:
Thursday April 13 – Where BK at – 50 years of HipHop Fashion
Designers:
Who Styling Who by Khaliah Clark @khaliaclark (stylist collection)
Karl Kani @karlkani
Starter @starterofficial
Miles Davis Collection by Voodofe @voodofe
Ladies 1st runway by Gucckii @gucckiidagreat (stylist collection)
HipHop Closet - @hiphopcloset
Wesley NY @WesleyNY_
Graci Noir @gracinoir (curated by Dr. Meda Montana @meda.wondawoman)
Inshallah Clothing@inshallahclothing
Blakk SH33P Studio @blakk.sh33p.studio
Kin First @kin_first_
Friday April 14 – Sustainable Fashion X Avant Garde
Designers:
“FREE” @freeinquotes
Beilharz @beilharz_official
Nixx Pain @nixxpain
A Disco World @noelanthonymartinez @kat_steel
Tashii Couture @tashiicouture
Calm Jungle @calmjungle.world
Vers BK @versbk.nyc
Saturday April 15 – Where BK at – Global Fashion runway
Designers:
Right Direction @@rightdirection.up
Soi 86 – UK @soi86
Sandro Giuliani @sangiulio_moda
Adrian Alicea @iamadrianalicea
Skyfox @skyfox_ua – Ukraine
BamBam – Bali/UK @bam.bam.billa
