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Gap — one of America’s most ubiquitous stores — and Telfar, one of its most provocative designers, have announced a partnership that is arguably the most exciting collab of 2020. Telfar shared the news in an Instagram post yesterday, with a graphic that’s a hybrid of the two iconic logos. The announcement was celebrated during Paris Men’s Fashion Week at Gap’s multi-level store, which was turned into an after-hours club.
The storefront windows were given the Telfar treatment, showcasing intimate images shot by artist Elliot Jerome Brown Jr from the Fall Winter 2020 show, which took place during Pitti Uomo in Florence last week. Inside, according to the brand, retail displays were encased in metal mesh, and merchandise tables became stages for performances by musicians such as Yves Tumor, SOPHIE, Hirakish, Hawa, CRYSTALLMESS, Sega Bodega, and Total Freedom.
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With a shared philosophy of “accessibility, democracy and a wardrobe rooted in universal basics and affordable garments that can be worn in unique ways,” as stated by the press release, the two companies are the perfect partners to co-create a collection that “inspires freedom of expression and drives positive change.”
Vogue reported that they will debut the product drops later this year. Founder and designer Telfar Clemens told the publication that his team met with Gap last year. The designer was inspired by the way the company caters to “regular people,” and said that he appreciates how it’s known for its “ubiquity” and “accessibility.” This makes sense considering his longtime dedication to designing genderless clothes, and the growing popularity of his unisex vegan leather bags that have an approachable price point.
“Gap is an iconic American brand with a rich history rooted in embracing diversity and promoting creativity and innovation, and the Telfar brand is built on these same principles,” Gap’s Vice President of Adult Design, John Caruso, said in the press release. “From the moment we began talking with Telfar about the collaboration, we were captivated by his vision and the parallels between the brands, and we are excited to unveil a partnership built on these shared values.” The celebratory event also marked Gap’s first time having a presence at Paris Fashion Week Men’s.
Regarding the new partnership, Clemens expressed in the statement, “It shouldn’t be a surprise that I’m obsessed with Gap — what I do is about the idea of ‘normal’ — and changing that — because that is when you change real life. Gap created the blueprint for my brand because the Gap person is literally everybody: every possible race, gender, rich, poor. I want to take that idea to the year 2020 — and to take my clothes outside of just fashion capitals and boutiques and actually make them available for everybody.” For Clemens, working with Gap is a dream come true, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for this collaboration.
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It’s not often that a mommy-and-me collection impresses us — until now.
This week, fashion designer Sandy Liang and photographer-turned-designer Kathy Lo joined their brilliant minds to launch a capsule collection of leisurewear cool enough to change our minds about matching family outfits, for good.
The capsule, which will be sold on both SandyLiang.com and Lo’s brand Two Bridges’ website, includes two matching sweatsuits sold separately, one in hot pink and the other in neon green, both of which are available for the whole family — even those of the four-legged kind, according to the campaign. Adult sizes XS to XL will be sold on Liang’s site, while children’s sizes 12/18 to 6/7 are selling on TwoBridges.com.
Lo (whose brand was inspired by her son Sage and named after the Two Bridges nook of Chinatown in Manhattan) and Liang are staple members of the fashion community in downtown New York City. Liang often presents her seasonal lines in the same area, where she also recently held a pop-up shop, while Lo juggles a career of photographing street style and major fashion campaigns and being one of the chicest moms we’ve ever seen (goals).
To model the collection, the duo called on actress Greta Lee and her three adorable children (one being her dog). From her daughter munching on a waffle cookie to Lee painting her nails in a hue that matches her Sandy Liang x Two Bridges get-up, these images have to be some of the coolest family photos we’ve ever seen.
All in all, the collection combines what both designers do best: Creating clothes for cool kids — adult or otherwise. So before another embarrassing matching family photo gets sent out to the masses, give this of-the-moment collab a go instead. Once you see the photos, we’re betting you’ll never go back to identical sweater sets again.
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What happens when you work out with thousands of men, women, and children — and then collect data about it? Just ask Target.
Today, everyone’s favorite mega-retailer announced the launch of All in Motion, a brand new line of activewear that came straight from the source: Target shoppers. “After listening to and sweating alongside more than 15,000 men, women and kids across the country, one thing became abundantly clear to us: guests are seeking quality activewear and sporting goods that they trust will perform,” says Jill Sando, Senior Vice President of Apparel, Accessories, and Home at Target.
The collection, which is made up of a whopping 350 items for men, women, and children, combines all of the qualities that we look for in activewear, but so rarely can find: high-end quality at a low price, sustainability, and size-inclusivity. Honestly, what would we do if Target wasn’t constantly coming up with new ways to check off our boxes? Wear an ill-fitting sports bra, that’s what.
“Through our research, we found that performance brands can often feel inaccessible and intimidating,” Target spokesperson Kristen Mezzenga says. “It was important for us to ensure that the collection was grounded in what our guests want and need so that they would feel comfortable and confident — that meant speaking directly to consumers across the country.”
As you can imagine, a lot of issues came to light. For example, tons of guests complained about sports bras and how annoying it can be to get them on and off after a workout. Hands up if you haven’t gotten stuck in a sweaty sports bra at least once. Yeah, that’ll be all of you. “Our design team included front-and-back adjustable hooks onto many of our bra styles to provide added ease and comfort.”
Apart from sports bras, the womenswear collection includes everything from SPF-protected workout sets to cozy, comfortable outerwear perfect for traveling to and from the studio — all available in sizes XS to 4X. In addition to non-retouched imagery of women on Target.com, stores will house mannequins in sizes 4, 10, and 16, so that customers can see what All in Motion will look like on multiple body types. “Target is committed to making great style accessible to everyone – it’s part of our DNA,” Mezzenga says. “It was important for us to create a performance brand that is truly designed for all.”
If a sustainable, price-conscious, and size-inclusive activewear collection sounds right up your alley (and how could it not?), click ahead to get your hands on Target’s just-launched collection, All in Motion.
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Florence Pugh is quickly becoming one of our favorite stars — not just for her excellent acting in films like Midsommar and Little Women (which earned her an Oscar nomination), but for her spot-on style. Let’s recap some of her recent best looks: For the Little Women world premiere in December, she wore a mini blue Valentino gown that seemed to be a subtle nod to her character Amy March’s affinity for blue. Not long after, she rocked a pink gingham body-hugging number while promoting the movie in London. Then she stunned us all with a twinkling custom Prada dress she wore to the Golden Globes. It literally took our breath away.
If you already follow Florence on Instagram, you know she’s not afraid to be herself (for example, she likes to share selfies featuring a variety of funny faces). And her stylist Rebecca Corbin-Murray seems to be translating Florence’s talent with a style that radiates her self-confidence. For a 24-year-old who has only just launched an acting career, it’s safe to say that Florence is seriously killing it.
We were not at all shocked to see how confident and cool she looked for her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. But that doesn’t mean we weren’t freaking out about the outfit. Wearing a gold, copper, and turquoise striped sequin slip dress with a high slit (it’s by British brand Galvan), paired with simple gold heels and of course, tiny sunglasses, Florence captured the exact mood we want to embody in 2020: self-assured and straight up dazzling, even in the daytime.
Galvan seems like the perfect brand for this moment in Pugh’s career. It was founded in 2014 by four women working in the fashion industry and art world. Balancing elegance and with low-key cool, their garments are an ideal choice for women like Florence who know exactly what they stand for.
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It was supposed to be just another Bollywood bash, but it turned out to a big birthday bash, thanks to the celeb turnout. Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar, who is the man behind Bollywood blockbuster Sultan, Tiger Zinda Hai and Bharat, celebrated his birthday on Thursday and it turned out to quite a party.
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