The Hive’s Beauty of Inclusion Fashion Show 2026
Calling all Tampa Area Residents to join us for
Beauty of Inclusion 2026 at
The Portico Cafe
1001 N Florida Avenue, Tampa FL 33602
Saturday June 27th, 2026
6 PM VIP
VIP Attendees will meet the designers and models,
and enjoy a light curated meal.
6:45 PM General Admittance
The Hive Inclusive Community is thrilled to have 4 designers.
Aarushi Pratap is an autistic fashion designer, visual artist, and neurodiversity advocate celebrated for her whimsical prints, bold colors, and eye-catching designs that blend contemporary style with vintage inspiration. Known for her playful yet sophisticated aesthetic, Aarushi’s creations reflect her vibrant imagination and her unique way of experiencing the world.
Aarushi presented her very first collection at the inaugural Hive fashion show fundraiser in 2023 and this year will be her fourth appearance.
Her work has been showcased on some of the most exciting runways, including New York Fashion Week (2025), Tampa Bay Fashion Week (2023, 2024, 2025). In 2026, she was recognized as a Barbie Role Model by Mattel for the launch of the first Autistic Barbie.
Designing clothes since the age of 13, Aarushi found fashion and art to be her true language—one that helped her connect, be seen, and share her authentic voice.
Inspired by the beauty in everyday life—marine life, nature, patterns, and textures—Aarushi’s designs are playful, bold, and colorful, transcending traditional fashion boundaries. She is based in Tampa, Florida. Follow Aarushi at her website.
Anna Avery of Dressed in Dreams Designs is a fashion designer and artist from the Tampa Bay area. She is known for her funk, funky, colorful clothing and a love for patchwork. With a focus on sustainability, she uses reclaimed materials to give each design its own unique spin. Anna is never afraid to share her newest project and has amassed millions of views across social media platforms (@iamdressedindreamsdesigns).
Switching Up Styles — Catelia Yorker & Samolia Simmons — Mother + Daughter — Better Together
Some duos just work. Catelia Yorker and her daughter Samolia Simmons have built Switching Up Styles into a boutique that is as fun as it is fashionable. They have mastered the art of working together, and their chemistry shows up in the boutiques collections. Expect looks that are fresh, bold, and full of personality — just like the women behind them. This boutique is located at the Westshore Plaza.
Riccardo’s — Designer Rick Rollins
Men’s Boutique Sharp. Tailored. Unforgettable.
Because the gentlemen deserve a runway too. Rick Rollins brings his menswear boutique Riccardo’s to the Beauty of Inclusion stage with looks that are clean, confident, and designed for men who know exactly who they are. Rick’s presence this year rounds out a lineup that covers every style, every body, and every story. Ricardo’s is located at 2502 N Howard Ave Suite D, Tampa, FL. He can be followed on FaceBook.
Interested in donating items to be Raffled or for our Silent Auction?
Proceeds of the show will go toward the the purchase of land to build a community that will provide inclusive, affordable housing for adults with disabilities. With your help, the Hive will offer apartments with integrated community supports. Current collaborations include an onsite medical clinic run by nurse practitioners, a pharmacy, and a caregiving agency.
Other amenities will include:
- Computer room
- Gym
- Sensory room
- Meeting room
- Coffee shop
- Daycare
- Dental lab training center
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