BKLYN Fashion Academy show to interpret American conflicts through fashion

The BKLYN Fashion Academy will host its annual student fashion show this Friday, June 24, to celebrate the culmination of the Academy’s intensive 12-week program that aims to mentor aspiring designers in both the design and business aspects of launching a brand.

The program operates out of the Brooklyn Public Library and is available only to Brooklyn residents of any age over 18 years old who have some sewing experience. Accepted applicants study sustainability, design, sourcing, and are able to use the library’s extensive resources for market research, to learn about consumer buying behavior, and gain insight into existing competitors.

This training is offered completely tuition free as it is an initiative of the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) that works to foster economic growth by supporting both startup and established businesses. The NYCEDC also has a 2.5 million dollar fund that it disperses to emerging designers and reports that the city collects 2 billion dollars in tax revenue from the fashion industry each year.

The theme of this year’s show is “American Fashion through Conflict.” The designers’ capsule collections presented on Friday will reflect the ways that Americans have doubled down on tradition or evolved based on new realities throughout a history of conflicts, from the War of 1812 to the Korean War.

The BKLYN Fashion Academy will be held on the Central Library’s Outdoor Plaza from 4-8pm. Attendance is open to the public via RSVP. More information can be found at: bklynlibrary.org/bklyn-fashion-academy