- Kristopher Fraser
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Bronx and Banco was one of the few brands that presented a physical show
during New York Fashion Week. Natalie De-Banco, the founder and the
designer of the brand, was inspired by the idea of the rebirth of the world
and showcased the continuous expansion of Bronx and Banco’s ready-to-wear
offerings. The brand, which was long seen as more of an evening wear and
cocktail dress brand, is continuing to push into more daywear offerings.
The theme for this season’s collection was titled The Retreat, which was
fitting given the island vacation inspiration for the collection. Head wrap
scarves, bandeau tops, and cutout dresses all became the primary essence of
this collection. The Bronx and Banco woman is hoping that spring 2021 means
a return to destination vacations and summer 2021 means it’s time for day
parties (hello Hamptons, anyone?)
“Seeing my vision come to life for the spring/summer 2021 collection has
been so rewarding, and I am grateful for the opportunity to invite our
fashion friends and Bronx and Banco customers from all over the world to
stream the show with virtual platforms now in place,” Natalie De-Banco
said.
Although she was one of the few physical shows, of course in the spirit of
modern times, Bronx and Banco’s collection was also available to view
virtually. For the few in-person attendees, reuniting with fashion
colleagues, albeit socially distanced, was a welcome sign of hope after
months of the fashion industry being thrown in turmoil.
The collection borrowed tones, textures, and color from scene nature
landscapes reminiscent of island vacations, including sand browns, beige,
sunset oranges and reds, and golden yellows. De-Banco also collaborated
with jewelry brand GBGH for a special hand-made for a hand-made jewelry
collection that will launch on Bronx and Banco’s website this October.
photo: courtesy of Getty
