The Opportunity Hub Announces 2nd Annual Spring In Bloom Community Fashion Show and Fundraiser
A celebration of fashion, creativity, and community in Starrett City, Brooklyn
Where fresh blooms meet fearless expression, The Opportunity Hub continues to reimagine what it means to be seen with the 2nd Annual Spring In Bloom Community Fashion Show, turning the runway into a garden of possibility where style blossoms, voices rise, and individuality takes center stage.
On Saturday, April 25, 2026, The Opportunity Hub will bring this springtime vision to life at the Brooklyn Sports Club in the heart of Starrett City, East New York. From 12:30 PM to 3 PM, the runway will come alive with flowing silhouettes, vibrant palettes, and fresh, forward-thinking designs that capture the spirit of renewal and reinvention. Spring In Bloom gathers local designers, stylists, and models of all ages and experience levels—each look a testament to growth, each step a celebration of self-expression. With doors opening at 12:00 PM, guests are invited to step into an afternoon where fashion is not only worn, but cultivated—rooted in community and blossoming into opportunity.
BROOKLYN, NY — The Opportunity Hub will host its 2nd Annual Spring In Bloom Community Fashion Show and Fundraiser on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Brooklyn Sports Club, 1540 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11239. Doors open at 12:00 PM and the show will run 12:30 PM to 3 PM.
Spring In Bloom is a community-centered fashion event that brings together residents, local creatives, and supporters to celebrate style, self-expression, and neighborhood talent in the heart of Starrett City, East New York. The event will feature a vibrant runway showcase with designers and stylists from the local community and beyond, along with models of all ages and experience levels.
Guests can expect an afternoon of fashion, music, and connection, including music by Starrett’s own DJ Starks, special guest appearances, and an opportunity to meet participating designers after the show and explore their pieces up close.
Participating designers and stylists include:
Bee – Styles By B
Belania Daley – BCD Planet
Camila Restrepo – 5 Cinco Tintas
Dice – 700 Weirdos
Fanboys Clothing Apparel
Hadyiah Yolene – Crown’d Royal Stitching
Jaylynn World Boutique
Kenzie – Kenzie’s Kloset
Kiki’s Clubhouse
MaddisonReneè
MadebyMENACA
Sky Fashion
Victor – Time Wasted NYC
Yakima Levy – Sewithus
Special guest appearances will include fashion industry icons such as, Cecilia Dean, Brandon Holley, Belania Daley of Project Runway, Georgie Badiel Liberty, and Miss New York City Patricia Ginestiere.
More than a fashion show, Spring In Bloom serves as a fundraiser for The Opportunity Hub. Proceeds from ticket sales will support the organization’s work in Youth Development, Workforce Pathways, Wellness, and Creative Opportunities for residents across the greater Starrett City community.
The Opportunity Hub’s mission is to: Serve as a reflection of our community and to learn and grow alongside. We empower individuals to tap into their highest potential through collaborative supportive services and an unwavering commitment to growth. We are dedicated to a long-term investment in the needs and future aspirations of those we serve.
“Spring In Bloom is about celebrating the creativity that already exists in our community while creating opportunities for designers, models, and families from Starrett City and beyond to shine,” said Nanda Prabhakar, Executive Director of The Opportunity Hub. “We are proud to bring people together for an event that is both joyful and impactful.”
The Opportunity Hub’s Spring In Bloom fashion show reflects the organization’s broader mission to invest in the people and possibilities of Starrett City by creating spaces for connection, opportunity, and community pride.
“The venue, the Brooklyn Sports Club, only holds 150 people, and our early bird ticket sales have been so popular that there are only 75 tickets remaining and we still have six weeks left before the April 25th show date.” My advice, ‘Get your tickets now, People don’t want to be left out,’ says, Development Director, Rodney Fuller.
For updates, follow @theopphub on Instagram and to learn more about the Opportunity Hub or support our community and mission, visit our website: www.theopphub.org
Tickets can be purchased at theopphub.org/springinbloom.
Press Images Credit/Amanda Moses
About The Opportunity Hub
The Opportunity Hub is a settlement house serving the greater Starrett City neighborhood in Brooklyn. Through programming and partnerships focused on youth development, workforce pathways, wellness, and creative opportunities, The Opportunity Hub works to build a stronger, more connected, and future-thinking community.
Media Contact:
Tiffany McIntosh
Development Manager, The Opportunity Hub
tiffany@theopphub.org