COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- EXPRESS, Inc.
(NYSE: EXPR) today announced Express's exclusive design
collaboration with actress, model and designer Olivia Culpo. Incorporating Culpo's take on
power dressing and street style, the new Express x Olivia Culpo Collection delivers "GRL PWR" style
and offers must-have wardrobe essentials for the girl-on-the-go.
Available in 300 stores and online at Express.com/OliviaCulpo on
January 16, the Express x
Olivia Culpo Collection is the first
in a series of capsule collections that will be announced by
Express throughout 2019. Culpo's collection is comprised of 32
wearable, versatile pieces in bold colors and modern silhouettes,
ranging in price from $35-$138, and
available in sizes 00-18 (tops in XS-XL). The collection offers
blazers, biker shorts, jumpsuits, sweats, sequins, female
empowerment t-shirts and more in a black and white color palette
with pops of red, pink and yellow.
"At Express, we outfit ambitious, driven people with fashion
that inspires upward momentum in their lives. Our collection with
Olivia does just that with pieces that allow women to dress
confidently no matter where their day may take them. The robust
assortment offers empowering fashion choices while remaining true
to Olivia's signature style," said David
Kornberg, Express President and CEO. "We are thrilled to
partner with Olivia as she truly embodies both 'GRL PWR' and
fearlessness, which come to life in the collection."
"I'm excited to join forces with Express to introduce a
versatile collection that women will feel great wearing whether
they are off to an event or to brunch with their friends," said
Culpo. "The designs speak to female empowerment, to this idea that
women stick together and become stronger because of it. Fashion has
the ability to empower, and I believe this collection does just
that."
The Express x Olivia Culpo
Collection was created in collaboration with Reunited Clothing,
LLC.
About Olivia Culpo:
Olivia Culpo has created a
substantial platform in the modeling, beauty and fashion space. As
a student at Boston University, Olivia
entered Miss Rhode Island on a whim,
and went on to win Miss Rhode Island, Miss USA, and Miss Universe,
becoming the first winning contestant representing the United States in 15 years. She maintains a
strong social media presence, including Instagram (3.6 million
followers) and Twitter (234k
followers) YouTube (over 38.8 million views). Olivia recently
starred in the film Reprisal, as well as Model Squad,
a docuseries on E! which followed models as they navigated the
fashion industry and life in New York City. She was named a
rookie model by Sports Illustrated and was featured in the
magazine's esteemed 2018 Swimsuit Issue. Outside of her career in
entertainment, Olivia is a Global Ambassador of Pencils of Promise,
and has traveled to Guatemala,
where she visited a community and broke ground on a new Pencils of
Promise school, devoted to improving children's education. Olivia
is also involved with Best Buddies, Project Sunshine and amfAR.
About EXPRESS, Inc.:
EXPRESS, Inc is a leading
fashion destination and apparel brand for both women and men. Since
1980, Express has provided the latest apparel and accessories for
work, casual, jeanswear, and going-out, offering a distinct
combination of fashion and quality at an attractive value. The
company operates more than 600 retail and factory outlet stores in
the United States and Puerto Rico, as well as a best-in-class
shopping experience through its website and mobile app. In
addition, Express merchandise is available at franchise locations
and online in Latin America. For
more information, please visit www.express.com.
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