FASHION WEEK BROOKLYN IN ROME AGAIN
On May 3rd, 2026, the breathtaking venue of the Alcazar opened its doors to host Fashion Week Brooklyn, warmly welcoming a vibrant and diverse creative community. Designers, painters, singers, DJs, photographers, models, and multidisciplinary artists gathered together to showcase their unique works to the public, creating an atmosphere that was truly immersive and deeply inspiring.
Photo Credit: Matteo Di Marco @matt.di.marco Featured Artist: Keith “Wildchild” Middelton (@keithwildchild)
The evening was expertly guided by hosts Keith “Wildchild” Middelton (@keithwildchild), who skillfully introduced each performance and collection, maintaining a seamless rhythm and keeping the energy flowing throughout the night. Guests were treated to dynamic DJ sets by DJ Dez (@myfavoritedez) and DJ Simo (@djsimo.g) complemented by powerful live performances from 8rooklyn 8atman (@iam8rooklyn8at), Josh Johnson (iamjoshjoshson), and Benedetta Bayari (@bbayarii). Their combined talents created a dynamic soundscape that elevated the entire show to new heights.
Photo Credit: Sertac Mercan (@sertacccmercan). Featured artist 8rooklyn 8atman (@iam8rooklyn8at).
The audience also had the distinct privilege of discovering exclusive fashion collections from Seeds in the Concrete (@sitc.nyc), Askan (@askannyc), Restocked (@restocked_nyc), Asia Anou (@asiaanou), DNE (@official_delvin), Mara Isolani (@maraisolani) and Beatrice Huang (@beatrice._.huang). Each brand brought its own unique vision to the runway, ranging from authentic NYC streetwear and lifestyle fashion to exquisite haute couture. This striking contrast between diverse styles made the show particularly exciting and visually rich.
Photo Credit: Sertac Mercan (@sertacccmercan). Featured model Bygardine Lukoki (@heavylips) wearing Beatrice Huang (@beatrice._.huang)
A true highlight of the evening was the final model competition, which offered emerging talent a golden opportunity to shine. The winner was awarded a trip to New York City and the exclusive opportunity to walk in a major fashion show there. Six models were carefully selected during the previous shows held on February 24th in Rome and February 26th in Vicenza: Bygardine Lukoki (@heavy_lips), Martina Lombardi (@arag0sta__), Lavinia Moro (@lavinia_moro), and Giorgia Ippolito (@.giorgiaippolito._) representing Rome, alongside Destyne Agbamou (@destiny_agbamu) and Aminata Franco (@miinazz) from Vicenza. The ultimate winner of this prestigious competition is Bygardine Lukoki. Congratulations to her on this well-deserved achievement! She will go on to walk in Fashion Week Brooklyn in NYC. We thanks all the other models for participating : Joyce Mukania (@joycetendayii_), Diba Khaldy, Matteo Oweh (@_matteooweh_), Parkin Hilley (@hileyy.y), Zsófia Szuromi (@zsofıaszuromi), Asia Barattini (@asiabarattini), Shamil Baibusinov (@shamil_oibai), Katya Lebedeva (@iamkatyalebedeva) and Federico Nava (@shamil_oibai).
Photo Credit: Matteo Di Marco @matt.di.marco Featured model Diba Khaldy and Lavinia Moro (@_lavinia_moro)
To perfectly capture the essence of this special night, professional photographers Sertaç Mercan (@sertacccmercan), was the official Photobooth photographer. Matteo Di Marco (@matt.di.marco), and Alexander Fahey created stunning portraits of the models, immortalizing the moment and creating content.
Throughout the evening, guests were invited to freely explore the venue and discover the work of the artists present. Creations by The Island Capri (@theinslandcapri) were on display, where one guest remarked, "I liked the mood and people. Everyone was friendly and respectful, and Imani managed everything at best," alongside works by Bianca Formica. The venue also hosted talented visual artists such as the painter Akeem Art (@akeemakart) that has a solo exhibition, adding layers of artistic depth to the experience. Kavya Pabba (@thatchicinrome), was the artist curator.
Photo Credit: Matteo Di Marco @matt.di.marco. Featured model Katya Lebedeva (@iamkatyalebedeva) wearing The Island Capri (@theislandcapri)
A special mention must go to BeKind (@bekind.events) for their pivotal contribution to the success of the evening through thoughtful creative direction, artist scouting, and the facilitation of authentic networking moments. By curating meaningful connections and amplifying emerging voices, they helped transform the event into a true meeting point for the creative community. We extend our special gratitude to the entire BeKind community, whose continued support and active participation make these gatherings possible.
Photo Credit: Matteo Di Marco @matt.di.marco Featured Artist: DJ Dez (@myfavoritedez)
This show would not have been possible without the incredible official hair and makeup teams, who took the time to personalize each model’s look with precision, care, and artistic flair. A huge thank you goes to Luisa Festa, founder of Luisa Festa Academy (@luisa_festa_academy), for her outstanding work. We also warmly thank Frederica Nardi from FN Makeup Academy (@fn_makeupacademy) our reoccurring beauty partner, that came with Celeste Zago, Teresa Di Viccaro, Stefania Esposito, Greta Capogna and the hairstylist Matteo Pellacchi for their invaluable support. We also had the chance to collaborate with solo Hair and Make-Up Artists such as Delia Cipponeri and Sofia Amabile.
We would like to warmly thank all the artists, collaborators, and guests who made this unforgettable evening possible.
Finally, a special thank you to our dedicated team: Imani Jones (Producer), Maia Pellarini (BOH Coordination), Eda Pütgül (Production Coordinator ), Latifa Ammar (FOH Coordination), Bianca Formica (Lead Stylist), Mansi Chavan , Sabina Karimova and Caterina Gianni (Assistant Stylists), Kavya Pabba (Artist Curator), Yagmur Deren (Hair and Makeup Coordination & Content Creation), Albina Cimmino and Ruth Bourangon (Content Creation) and Mimansha Walia (Public Relations).
Photo Credit: Sertac Mercan (@sertacccmercan). Featured the team of Find Your ID NYC, Imani Jones and Eda Pütgül.