NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Gap is
pleased to release the new exclusive menswear collection of
GQ's Best New Menswear Designers now featuring the 'Coolest
Designers on the Planet.' The program, which recognizes young
menswear designers, has expanded to feature international talent
from Paris, Tokyo and Brooklyn. For the first time, the program is
including international designers to create a collection that will
reach a global audience.
"Gap is thrilled to be representing men's fashion on a global
scale with our GQ partnership this year," says Wendi Goldman, Gap executive vice president and
chief product officer. "By tapping into the 'Coolest Designers on
the Planet' from Paris,
Tokyo and Brooklyn, we're able to bring our customers a
fresh perspective on style from these emerging talents who are
playing an important role in the future of menswear."
"We knew expanding this collaboration and taking it
international would add vibrancy to the program, and this year's
amazing designers certainly brought it," says GQ editor in chief
Jim Nelson. "Now comes the best
part: We can't wait to see the clothes hit Gap stores, because this
year feels very special."
The collection consists of a variety of pieces including
outerwear, knits, sweaters, denim, tee shirts, button down shirts
and accessories. The collection is available starting September 26th, at select Gap stores
in more than seven countries including the United States, Canada, China, Hong
Kong, Japan, and throughout
Europe. It will also be available
online at www.gap.com. The collection prices range from
$29 to $299.
The three designers below, along with the pieces from their
limited-edition Gap capsule collections, will be featured in a
special advertising insert in the October
2017 issue of GQ magazine.
- Ami (Paris, France) —
AMI's Alexandre Mattiussi, draws
inspiration from the streets of Paris, turning sportswear and streetwear on
its head. The result is the definition of modern French style.
- United Arrows and Sons (Tokyo,
Japan) — United Arrows and Sons, the brainchild of Motofumi
"Poggy" Kogi, is the driving force behind Japanese fashion,
bringing together refined tailoring and cutting-edge casual-wear to
create an entirely original attitude.
- Kinfolk (Brooklyn, New
York) — Founded by Jey Perie,
Kinfolk is the heart and soul of the Brooklyn creative class, creating streetwise
clothes with an edgy sensibility. Inspired by workwear and urbane
archetypes, their clothes are easy and relaxed and coveted by those
in the know.
GQ's Best New Menswear Designers in America project,
which was established in 2007, works to advance and bring attention
to emerging American menswear designers. The recognized designers
were selected by GQ's editor-in-chief, Jim Nelson, creative director Jim Moore, and the magazine's fashion editors,
and took part in a mentoring program led by GQ and Gap.
For more information on 'The Coolest Designers on the Planet,'
visit www.gap.com.
About Gap
Gap is one of the world's most iconic apparel and accessories
brands and the authority on American casual style. Founded
in San Francisco in 1969, Gap's collections are designed
to build the foundation of modern wardrobes – all things denim,
classic white shirts, khakis and must-have trends. Beginning
with the first international store in London in 1987, Gap
continues to connect with customers online and across the brand's
about 1,600 company-operated and franchise retail locations around
the world. Gap includes Women's and Men's apparel and accessories,
GapKids, babyGap, GapMaternity, GapBody and GapFit
collections. The brand also serves value-conscious customers
with exclusively-designed collections for Gap Outlet and Gap
Factory Stores. Gap is the namesake brand for leading global
specialty retailer, Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) which includes Gap,
Banana Republic, Old Navy, Athleta, Intermix and Weddington
Way. For more information, please visit www.gapinc.com.
About GQ
GQ is the leading men's general-interest magazine, with a
monthly readership of 7 million readers. It is available in
print, online at GQ.com, and as an app at iTunes.com. The magazine
is published by Condé Nast, a division of Advance Publications.
Condé Nast operates in twenty-five countries and is the world
leader in exceptional content creation.
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