Brooklyn designers take center stage at NYFW with 'The People's Runway' * Brooklyn Paper

"New York Fashion Week is in full swing, and Brooklyn Borough Hall Plaza was transformed into a catwalk on Sept. 14, where five emerging Brooklyn designers showcased their couture at a full-service fashion show in front of a star-studded crowd."

""The People's Runway," was the first-of-its-kind collaboration between Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Brooklyn's first Arts Ambassador Colm Dillane, the creative force behind cultural brand KidSuper."

""We're officially in New York Fashion Week at Brooklyn Borough Hall. It's unbelievable that these emerging artists are going to have access and exposure in this way, and that's all because Colin lent us his name; he lent us his brand, and it means something," said Reynoso, pointing out that the show had also garnered attention from fashion powerhouses like Elle, Vogue, and Essence."

"Dillane highlighted the importance of connecting young creatives, for whom opportunities can be scarce, with support from grants funding and local government. "When you're a young creative or artist, you just don't know how to work with and contact, or even get in contact with someone who works for the government. So this is really cool, because we've been able to kind of bridge that gap between creatives and the city," said Dillane, praising the Reynoso's enthusiasm to support young artists."

Brooklyn Borough Hall Plaza became a catwalk on Sept. 14 for New York Fashion Week, hosting a full-service fashion show where five emerging Brooklyn designers presented couture before a star-studded crowd. The People's Runway paired Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso with Arts Ambassador Colm Dillane to spotlight local talent. An open call drew hundreds of applicants and led to the selection of five designers who received mentorship from Dillane and production support including styling, hair, makeup, and runway elements. City collaboration provided grant-related support and bridged connections between creatives and municipal resources, drawing attention from major fashion outlets.

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