The Narativ and Eji Benson brought a burst of color to a Brooklyn summer runway. This 2019 fashion editorial follows 11 looks, from coordinated prints and relaxed tailoring to vivid dresses and sculptural footwear. Explore the photographs below and watch the original runway video.
The collection’s strongest idea is contrast: expressive color sits beside easy silhouettes, while shoes and bags give each outfit a distinct finish. Rather than treating the show as a general guide to what New Yorkers should wear, this gallery documents one creative collaboration and the people who brought it to life.
Watch The Narativ and Eji Benson Runway
The original video adds movement and context to the still photographs.
11 Looks From the Brooklyn Summer Runway
1. Coordinated Blue Prints
A couple pairs patterned blue pieces with warm accessories. The shared palette makes two distinct silhouettes feel like one runway moment.
2. Colorful Dress and Boots
A bright dress, white boots and a blue bag bring a playful contrast to the runway.
3. Red Top and Relaxed Trousers
A red strapless top sharpens the volume of loose black trousers, with blue heels adding another jolt of color.
4. Brown Patterned Separates
Matching brown prints, white sneakers and sunglasses make the case for an easy summer suit.
5. Soft Pink Suit
The tailored pink set meets striped heels and a metallic bag for a lighter take on occasion dressing.
6. Blue Sleeveless Shirt
A sleeveless blue top, patterned trousers and an orange shoulder bag mix texture with ease.
7. Orange and Green
Orange shorts and a green top bring high contrast color into focus, grounded by white sneakers.
8. Blue Patterned Dress
A blue print, sculptural necklace and orange bag combine movement and structure.
9. Printed Trousers and Orange Sunglasses
Patterned blue trousers and orange sunglasses carry the collection’s vivid color story forward.
10. Orange Dress
A sleeveless orange dress and gold heels offer a streamlined alternative to the layered looks.
11. White and Blue Stripes
A crisp white base and blue striped jacket close the gallery with a quieter palette.
Color, Styling and the Story Behind the Looks
Across the gallery, blue and orange recur in different proportions. Prints meet solid color; sneakers sit alongside heels; relaxed trousers balance sharper tailoring. Those connections give the 11 looks a visual rhythm without making the outfits identical.
The photographs also show why an editorial benefits from a complete sequence. A single hero frame draws attention, while the fuller gallery reveals the styling decisions, casting and range of silhouettes. For another image-led story, see Blooming Narratives. Explore a different seasonal palette in Spring Is in the Air, and read Black Designers in Fashion for broader context on designers and cultural influence.
Editorial Credits
Fashion: The Narativ and Eji Benson
Photography: Phil Halfmann
Originally published: August 13, 2019
