This morning, Brooklyn Bridge Park became the unexpected stage for Off-White’s spring 2025 fashion show, transforming the beloved green space into a runway for celebrities, fashion industry insiders, and the curious onlookers who happened to be strolling by.
The arrival of the fashion elite disrupted the usual park life. A long line of luxury cars snaked through the park, while pedestrians and cyclists navigated the unexpected congestion. Vogue’s Lisa Aiken even encountered neighbors taking their son to a vintage bus show under the Brooklyn Bridge, a testament to the diverse activities that typically grace the park.
Ib Kamara, the creative director behind the show, transformed the waterfront basketball courts into a high-fashion runway, even covering the iconic hoop backboards with the Off-White logo. The show itself featured a collection of bold outerwear, diaphanous skirts, and sporty separates that drew a star-studded front row.
Flavor Flav, Issa Rae, and Mary J. Blige joined a throng of fashionistas to witness the runway spectacle. Tennis star Frances Tiafoe sat beside Anna Wintour, while a bearded Zayn Malik engaged in conversation with Camila Cabello. Aryna Sabalenka, the US Open champion, tapped away on her phone adorned with a Rhode case, and Olympic gymnast Suni Lee chatted with Eva Chen. Alessandra Ambrosio, wearing a bejeweled net hoodie and stilettos, engaged in conversation with Derek Blasberg, who sported the viral camo Harris-Walz baseball cap.
Even the runway itself was a source of excitement. Julez Smith, Solange’s son and the man who brought Beyoncé to Luar last season, strutted down the catwalk with a confident swagger, generating a buzz among the attendees. The energy of the show was palpable, with a foot-tapping beat that vibrated through the air.
As soon as Kamara took his bow, the crowd began to disperse. Some rushed to Queens to catch the US Open men’s final between Taylor Fritz and Jannik Sinner, while others made their way to Jason Wu’s show or enjoyed a leisurely lunch before heading to Sandy Liang.
The influx of fashionably dressed attendees, however, did not go unnoticed by the regular parkgoers. Some were confused by the sudden influx of outlandish attire, while others took exception to the show’s intrusion on the bike path. A man riding an electric unicycle and being pulled by two dogs shouted at the pedestrians, “Bike lane, bike lane, thank you, fuck off!”
As the show concluded, the fashion crowd headed back to Manhattan, leaving behind a temporary disruption in the usual rhythm of Brooklyn Bridge Park. The spectacle served as a reminder of the city’s dynamic energy, where even a public park can transform into a runway for fashion’s most extravagant expressions.
