Fashion Designer · New York
Brooklyn first debuted her fashion designs on a major runway at Kansas City Fashion Week — a breakthrough moment that proved a young designer from the Midwest could command the spotlight. She has now completed two New York Fashion Week shows: her Winter 2026 debut, and Fall 2026, where BK Smartz Designs presented both the Littles in Lace showcase on September 11 and the Leilah & Lace collection at Sony Hall on September 13.
At 14 years old, Brooklyn brings a creative force fueled by elegance, empowerment, and expression. With Winter and Fall 2026 in New York behind her, she is already looking forward to Fall 2027 — building on her journey with sharper craftsmanship, a bolder point of view, and designs that inspire confidence, beauty, and individuality on and off the runway.
New York Fashion Week · Fall 2026 · Sony Hall, NYC
Brooklyn's headline New York Fashion Week show, presented with Runway 7 at Sony Hall — the Leilah & Lace collection on a purple-lit catwalk, from ballet-inspired pointe styling to lace-trimmed loungewear.
New York Fashion Week · September 11, 2026
Littles in Lace by BK Smartz Designs at Flatiron Studio in NYC, featuring Aven, Clara Kate, Willa, Crosby, Logan, and Rio.
Show Details
September 11, 2026
Flatiron Studio, NYC
The Models
New York Fashion Week · Fall 2026
Sunday, September 13, 2026 · 1:00 PM · Sony Hall, 235 W 46th St, New York, NY · Featuring the Leilah & Lace collection.
#BKSMARTZNYFW · BROOKLYN'S MODELS. BROOKLYN'S MOMENT.
New York Fashion Week · Winter 2026
New York Fashion Week · February 2026
Featured on the cover of Kansas City Magazine's prestigious "20 Under 20" issue highlighting young changemakers shaping KC's future. Brooklyn was spotlighted as "The Designer" for her groundbreaking work in fashion at just 13, including her historic Kansas City Fashion Week debut.
Read Full Feature →
Brooklyn Franklin, founder of BK Smartz Designs, was featured on FOX4's "Great Day KC" in their Women Mean Business segment, highlighting her journey as a young fashion designer making waves in the industry.
Watch Full Feature →For inquiries, collaborations, or press: