Volumed & Capsule Collections with stories of their own
Our collections are released in volumes with original plots & capsules with special backstories. Each garment & accessory is personified through the characters in that story.
Get to know the narrative behind your piece…
The Latest
The Mary Sabbatino Edit
A Stylish Life & Legacy
It’s with great honor that we present, The Mary Sabbatino Edit.
An exclusive capsule edit from the personal archive of a 1940s Brooklyn designer: a master class in taste and hand-sewn wears.
Born in Brooklyn in 1922, Mary Sabbatino was a second generation Italian immigrant who lived a fabulous life with style and generosity.
She studied fashion design at Brooklyn’s Girls Commercial High School in 1940 and went on to become a fashion buyer for children’s clothes in the 40s-50s.
Mary’s Edit
Mary Sabbatino 06/06/1922 - 11/04/2024
Join us in celebrating Mary’s extraordinary Narrative
Volumes
Volume 4
The 54 Edit
The Plot:
A story about three friends, Marni, Ziggy, & Willow, who find themselves transported back in time to Studio 54 on a night out in Brooklyn.
Immersed in an atmosphere of opulence, flashing lights, sweat, and glamour, the three friends are caught in a renaissance disco day dream and on the dance floor with style and fantasy.
Collection shot by: @fernandopalafox
Volume 3
When You Wish Upon A Star
Vol 3
Only few have ever heard the legend of the stars that are among us.
As our story goes, every time someone wishes upon a star, that beautiful flaming rock falls to earth as a human soul.
Meet Nova, Castro, Delta and Atlas: four shooting stars who were granted their souls by the dreamers below.
Collection shot by: @orlandoasson
Makeup by: @arizmakeup
Meet the Stars
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Delta
Delta’s spirit dove from the galaxy with gusto. While adventurous and determined, Delta always moved with intention. She believed in taking risks and second chances and could resist anything but temptation.
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Castro
Castro was sweet-natured and open-hearted. She fell to earth like glitter and moved through time and space like a fond memory.
With an itch for adventure and lust for purpose, Castro knew this party started once she made her entrance.
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Atlas
Curious by nature and generous by habit, Atlas was the kind of friend everyone wishes for. She was loyal to the fault and never short on grace.
Atlas craves substance, depth, and harmony none more than her own. Because if there’s one thing she’s gonna do, is protect her peace.
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Nova
Queen of the celestial jungle, Nova fell from the stars like her path was a runway. She was passionate in her pursuits, generous with her time, and extra with the rest.
Nova came to this earth with one mission: Do it bigger and better than the rest.
The Narrative x Strange Faces
A special collaboration with LA-based designer, Rose West of Strange Faces.
As our story goes, whenever you wish upon a star, they’re granted a soul and fall to earth. In celebration of our shooting stars, Volume 3 features duel custom, hand-painted pieces.
From two women-led brands from coast-to-coast, these pieces were designed to make you shine like the star we know you are baby.
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1990s St. Johns Bay Puffer Jacket. Fits oversized XL. Hand-painted, custom design.
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Genuine 1960s London Fog Trench with matching belt and printed lining. Fits M. Custom, hand-painted design.
Volume 2
The Birthday Suit Reunion
Vol 2
Our second collection is a celebration of coming back together. Nostalgic for more than the fashion of another era.
Volume 2 tells the story of two long-lost twins, Dylan and Draya, who discovered each other while in lockdown.
Now, on a June picnic in New York, they meet for the first time to blow out the candles on their birthday cake, together.
It had only been a few months since Draya realized she was a twin. She could hardly believe that someone with her identical brown eyes was walking around and seeing the world differently. But today was the day her world would collide with Dylan.
Across town, Dylan was running late (as usual) for the picnic. Wanting to almost make a good (second?) impression she wore her best suit. It was their birthday after all…
“During the thick of lockdown, it was Dylan who threw herself into discovering her roots. It’s funny how future uncertainty turns your attention to the past.
— The Narrative, The Birthday Suit Reunion
Little did she know…
…her ancestry-search would lead her to discover she had a sister. A twin sister.
Once Dylan broke the ice with her long-lost twin, the two New Yorkers, separated at birth, used the global pause to get to know each other.
Now, on a picnic in New York, they meet for the first time to blow out the candles on their birthday cake, together.
Volume 1
Put Some Respect On It
Vol 1
Special agents Maya, Simone, and Brock were not your average, regular degular spies.
Women not to be tried with, the three stand as the Commanders of the Ball Busters, a top-secret unit of the Black Gladiolus Party, leading a squad of cat-call assassins.
Maya
Brock
Simone
Capsules
Me & My Boo
Willow and Skully ring in their anniversary on Halloween day
“Let us lift our spirit to the ghoul who’s got me under her spell. Cheers to another year that we’ve been dead together. You are the darkness of my life and I knew it was love at first bite. Happy anniversary boo, you’ve never looked scarier.”
Shot by @palomas_diary
Makeup by @arizmakeup
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Oxblood Leather
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Twilight Velvet Gown
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1950s Naigai Smoking Jacket
Men’s Debut
Live from New York it’s Saturday Night!!
The Narrative’s first-ever men’s collection featuring Joey on the set of his SNL promo as he prepared for his Saturday debut. One thing about us, we’re always gonna pick the funny guy.
Shot by @lilly_rai
Sheer Blouse
Spicy Bamboo
Knit Vest
Olympics Drop
A 6-piece capsule to dress like a champ
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Tommy Halfzip
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RWB Windbreaker
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Electric Blazer
She Did That!
Women’s Month Capsule
If one thing is for sure, there’s really nothing that compares to the impact of a woman.
Through each released garment, we featured a woman in history you may or may not have heard of.
Sharing powerful stories, recognizing real, and uplifting one another. What could be more female than that?
