BY COLIN MIXSON
You can judge this book by its
cover girl!
Brooklyn’s biggest book
lender hosted a fashion show at
its Prospect Heights headquarters
on May 3, where budding
designers showed off hot new
looks in an event that locals
agreed was a real page turner!
“It was pretty good,” said
Prospect Lefferts Gardens
resident Jasmin Green, who
brought daughter Kourtney
Henry, 6, to the event. “Defi -
nitely saw some items that
stood out.”
The runway show was
the culmination of a 16-week
crash course in design offered
by Brooklyn Public Library,
called BKLYN Fashion Academy,
where 20 would-be Calvin
Kleins ages 17 to 60 were taught
the ABCs of fashion, while
given access to studio spaces
and other library resources
to help market the Guccis and
Billabongs of tomorrow.
At the show, which was
hosted by top model Tamiko
White, professional models
strutted the runway at the
book lenders’ Central Branch
on Grand Army Plaza, sporting
looks developed by the BKLYN
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Fashion Academy grads and inspired
by ethnic Herero women
of Namibia, who wear a modernized
version of Victorianstyle
dresses.
And like any good fashion
show, the designs on display
ranged from the practical
to the outlandish, with some
of the African-inspired looks
complimented by neon capes,
sheer-fabric trench coats, and
fur trims that might feel a little
much off the runway, Green
said.
“Some of the outfi ts weren’t
everyday wear,” she said. “But
it showed off their talent!”
A STUDY IN FASHION: (Left) A sleek look debuted at Brooklyn Public
Library’s May 3 fashion show at the Central Branch. (Center) A great new
look, for when you really want to stand out. (Above) A model sporting a
snazz, cape at the show. Photos by Trey Pentecost
Walking the runway