Overview
- Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and KidSuper founder Colm Dillane announced the 2026 People’s Runway cohort and the outdoor show set for September 12 at Brooklyn Borough Hall Plaza.
- The five selected designers are Kuai Li, Lamin Rey Jaiteh, Laurel Tiange Fang, Moses Aina, and Roderick Reyes, chosen after organizers reviewed hundreds of applications.
- Each designer will receive a $5,000 grant and direct mentorship from Colm Dillane and other industry figures in the weeks leading up to the show.
- The free public event will operate on a first-come, first-served standing-room basis with ADA accommodations and encouraged registration that does not guarantee entry.
- The program builds on a high-profile 2025 debut and is backed by local partners including the Brooklyn Arts Council, Fashion Week Brooklyn, and MAC Cosmetics, with Brooklyn Paper reporting specific collection titles and themes for each designer.