So happy to have been apart of this incredible project, celebrating the journey and achievements of @mercedesfbenson with @14stroke16 !
Special thanks to @nadinescarlett_ for the call up on BTS 🤍
Credits:
@mercedesfbenson ; the DJ, curator and community-builder shaping the pulse of a new creative generation. From global stages to grassroots talent pipelines, she’s redefining what it means to hold a room, build a platform, and shift a culture.
For the latest issue of 14STROKE16, Benson opens up about owning her lane, championing emerging Black creatives through @socialfixt , and the mindset powering her next chapter.
Editorial Lead @e___gene
Photography & Creative Direction @nadinescarlett_
Producer @yvessaintlorraine
Production Assistant jfwins @gda247_
Styling Lead @j_kogzy
Styling Assistants @marneiii x @ebytimi
Hair @rbhairuk
MUA @laniontheface
DOP @llew.ellyn
BTS Videography @emptycanisters
BTS Photography @t2.visuals
Lighting @londonlighting10
Graphics @jdillus
Words @wickremereatne
Mercedes wears @marnei.studio
#photography #editorial #london #btsphotography #2025 #2026 #fashion #music #dj