The Bronx and Banco SS26 Collection: Concrete Safari STUNS As The Gem of NYFW!
written by Kelli Hunter & Evan L. Jackson
The Bronx and Banco Spring Season 2026 Runway Show was the gem of New York Fashion Week! Seeing the owner & designer of Bronx and Banco, Natalie De'Banco saunter on the runway at the finale of her show with jubilation from the audience was mesmerizing. The inspiration behind her collection stemmed from De'Banco's love for animals and and youth spent involved in nature, juxtapose against the spunky and gritty streets of the place she calls home in New York.
At the show the stars of stars came out for this hotly anticipated show. Designer Natalie De'Banco was joined by musician Saweetie who was in a beautiful dark red number looking dazzling. Chelley Bissainthe from Love Island was in attendance adorned in an all black ensemble and lacy garment underneath looking chic. Actor Dascha Polanco which I interviewed after the show was in a shimmering transparent gown that looked gorgeous! The WNBA superstars showed out as well with Oliva Nelson-Ododa of the Connecticut Suns and Kiki Iriafen of the Washington Mystics. More attendees of the show were actor Victoria Justice, model, Nicky Hilton, model Rachel Hilbert, Georgina Mazzeo, Zarina Yeva, actor Miranda McKeon, Jess Val Ortiz, Melissa Gorga, Meredith Marks, Olivia Flowers, Ekin Su Cülcüloğlu, Grace Rosa Jackson, comedian Christina Kirkman, Azra Mian, Madi Webb, Jackie Aina, and Batsheva Haart.
Launched in 2009, the Bronx and Banco label was known for its slick tailoring, chic and sexy looks, colorful hues and cutting edge style. The best celebrities, socialites and sophisticated people alike dawned the label’s designs. The Australian label gained international acclaim for being on such prestige global stages like the Oscars, Cannes Film Festival, Golden Globes, and AACTA Awards red carpet. Natalie De’Banco, the label’s founder and creative director, elegant style and fashion DNA permeates throughout the entire label. Natalie has a strong love of all things stylish and rich. Natalie Russian born and Australian raised, opened up her first botique at the iconic Australian Bondi Beach while studying design at Enmore Design School, Sydney Australia. Natalie’s life experiences inspires her collections. Her globe setting ways are infused in her designs. Exemplified in her fun, outgoing, and feminine personality; this is seen in her SS26 show Concrete Safari. With offices located in New York, Hong Kong and Sydney Australia, Bronx and Banco continues to have a global presence while staying true to its Australian roots.
The Bronx & Banco show was giving everything I love about fashion like bold cuts and styles, form fitting silhouettes for a glam night out, flowy yet still sensual for day to night too, tons of shimmer, eye catching prints, and accessories that make you stand out. And having that bold feeling and sense of power when you walk into a room and command it is what this whole line definitely stands for from a out of the box, vibrant, city girl like me. I was very much loving the entire collection and would love to raid that showroom to have for my closet wardrobe. Some of my favorites from the collection were the tiger sheer mesh dress (I love anything animal print), the nomad embellished set with the suede jacket were so my vibe (I love a two piece set), and that Morocco bomber diamond jacket is something I’d totally rock. Natalie actually wore the bomber jacket and the matching Morocco sleeveless cutout diamond gown the night of he kickoff party. I didn’t think it would be in the show. So it was even more amazing getting to see that masterpiece up close and personal before the masses saw it in the runway. The whole Concrete Safari theme of the collection was definitely different in terms of a concept, but it came through strong with the always glam essence of Bronx and Banco. All in all, the show was truly fun, sexy, and stylish from start to finish.
What’s impressive is Natalie De’Banco’s magnetic energy and personality as well as her everlasting love for fashion. She commands respect from celebs by just being herself and them being drawn into this pocket of the fashion world she’s made on to her own. The models effortlessly flowing on the runway is a testament to Bronx and Banco’s designs. As well as of course Natalie’s creative direction. The idea of the Concrete Safari collection is so original and apparent with the gold, ivory, different hues of brown. But also the details of the designs were impeccable! We welcome you to see her full SS26 collection and to follow up for next year’s NYFW. The gem of the concrete jungle that is NYFW is the Bronx and Banco SS26 Concrete Safari.
Runway Show
Look 1: CROCHET EMBELLISHED ILLUSION DRESS WITH FRINGE HEM AND
SLEEVES
Look 2: WHITE FRINGELONG SLEEVES SET, CROP TOP WITH LOW WAISTED
SKIRT
Look 3: WHITE MESH SHEER GOWN WITH FITTED SPANDEX BODYSUIT WITH
GOLD EMBELLISHMENTS DOWN CENTER BACK AND NECKLINE
Look 4: IVORY CHIFFON SET WITH DRAPED-NECK TOP AND ASYMMETRIAL
SHIRRED-WAIST MAXI SKIRT
Look 5: SYMMETRICAL GOLD METALLIC FRINGE DRESS WITH GOLD TRIM AT
CENTER NECK
*Photos courtesy of BFA Photographer | Deonté Lee
Runway Photographer | Daniele Schiavello /
Runway Details Photographer | Gianluca Carraro
CREDITS
PRODUCTION: S PROJECTS
FRONT OF HOUSE: BPCM + THE LEDE COMPANY
STYLIST: ARNOLD MILFORT
CASTING: TASHA TONGPREECHA
HAIR: AUBREY LOOTS FOR GHD AND WELLA
MAKEUP: CLAIRE PEREZ FOR NEW YORK MAKEUP ACADEMY
SKIN: BY CLARITY RX AND HAND & STONE
NAILS: MISS POP FOR SALON PERFECT
JEWELRY: BRONX AND BANCO and NICOLE AMATO FOR BRONX AND BANCO
JEWELRY: NICOLE AMATO FOR BRONX AND BANCO
VENUE: CHELSEA INDUSTRIAL
SPECIAL THANKS TO THEIR PARTNERS AT: CLARITY RX/HAND & STONE, COMMANDO, DAVID PROTEIN, GHD, GLASS HOUSE FRAGRANCES, GORGIE, LOVERBOY, NEW YORK MAKEUP, ROUTE, SALON PERFECT, TEPOZAN TEQUILA, URBAN STEMS, VOSS WATER, WEBER RANCH VODKA, AND WELLA. |
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