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Fibre2Fashion
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fibre2Fashion
Laura Harrier wears couture denim look by Gap at Met Gala in NYC
At the 2025 Met Gala, actress Laura Harrier debuted a custom look by Zac Posen, Executive Vice President and Creative Director of Gap Inc. The look was designed in the GapStudio at the Brand's headquarters in New York City, where American classics are reimagined through a couture lens. Integrating Gap's design heritage with couture-level detailing, the look draws on the brand's deep authority in denim and natural fibers. The look combines raw, natural denim, shank buttons, and double-needle stitching—hallmarks of the Gap brand—with elongated pant legs cut in double-face duchess silk satin, a fabric more often found in evening wear than casual wear. Voluminous sheer sleeves in cotton organdie add softness and airiness, echoing Gap's use of natural textiles like cotton poplin. At the 2025 Met Gala, Laura Harrier wore a custom GapStudio look by Zac Posen, blending denim heritage with couture elements like duchess satin and organdie. Inspired by Black dandyism and Harrier's family history, the outfit marks Posen's first Met Gala pants design. Posen wore a Banana Republic tuxedo tailored by Mr. Ned, honouring craftsmanship and expression. This marks Posen's first-ever Met Gala creation to feature pants—a deliberate, symbolic choice aligned with the evening's theme: a tribute to Black style, personal presentation, and the historical significance of Black dandyism as a form of elegance, resistance, and self-definition. "Dandyism was both a form of rebellion and a uniform of entry," said Posen . "I wanted to honor that dichotomy by applying a sculptural technique to tailoring—treating a pant look with the reverence I typically reserve for a gown." The design was also informed by archival family photographs of Harrier's father and grandfather in their Sunday best, offering a personal connection through which the look celebrates Black heritage, family, and tradition. It is both a tribute and a transformation—uniting workwear and aristocracy, restraint and expression. GapStudio launched in April 2025 with Collection 01, signaling a new direction for Gap rooted in expert tailoring, modern silhouettes, and limited-edition drops. The studio's work is currently appearing on red carpets and aims to bring artistry and accessibility into the global style conversation. Zac Posen attended the Met Gala wearing a custom Banana Republic suit, the look underscores the brands commitment to quality and craftsmanship—blending American and Italian tailoring with a wool-linen blend from Italy's esteemed Marzotto mill, tailored by Mr. Ned—the family-owned bespoke suit makers in New York City. The result is a sophisticated, denim-inspired tuxedo that embraces the spirit of dandyism using fabrics that evoke bold contrasts and expressive character. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RM)
Malaysian Reserve
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Malaysian Reserve
ZAC POSEN UNVEILS CUSTOM DESIGN MADE IN THE GAP STUDIO FOR LAURA HARRIER AT THE MET GALA
A Bold Tribute to Black Dandyism, Tailoring, and Feminine Strength: Zac Posen, in custom Banana Republic, dresses Laura Harrier in a custom look made in the Gap Studio crafted from raw, natural denim—a nod to Gap's heritage and denim's role in self-expression and originality. NEW YORK, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tonight at the 2025 Met Gala, actress Laura Harrier debuted a custom look by Zac Posen, Executive Vice President and Creative Director of Gap Inc. The look was designed in the Gap Studio at the Brand's headquarters in New York City, where American classics are reimagined through a couture lens. Integrating Gap's design heritage with couture-level detailing, the look draws on the brand's deep authority in denim and natural fibers. The look combines raw, natural denim, shank buttons, and double-needle stitching—hallmarks of the Gap brand—with elongated pant legs cut in double-face duchess silk satin, a fabric more often found in evening wear than casual wear. Voluminous sheer sleeves in cotton organdie add softness and airiness, echoing Gap's use of natural textiles like cotton poplin. This marks Posen's first-ever Met Gala creation to feature pants—a deliberate, symbolic choice aligned with the evening's theme: a tribute to Black style, personal presentation, and the historical significance of Black dandyism as a form of elegance, resistance, and self-definition. 'Dandyism was both a form of rebellion and a uniform of entry,' said Posen. 'I wanted to honor that dichotomy by applying a sculptural technique to tailoring—treating a pant look with the reverence I typically reserve for a gown.' The design was also informed by archival family photographs of Harrier's father and grandfather in their Sunday best, offering a personal connection through which the look celebrates Black heritage, family, and tradition. It is both a tribute and a transformation—uniting workwear and aristocracy, restraint and expression. GapStudio launched in April 2025 with Collection 01, signaling a new direction for Gap rooted in expert tailoring, modern silhouettes, and limited-edition drops. The studio's work is currently appearing on red carpets and aims to bring artistry and accessibility into the global style conversation. Zac Posen attended the Met Gala wearing a custom Banana Republic suit, the look underscores the brands commitment to quality and craftsmanship—blending American and Italian tailoring with a wool-linen blend from Italy's esteemed Marzotto mill, tailored by Mr. Ned—the family-owned bespoke suit makers in New York City. The result is a sophisticated, denim-inspired tuxedo that embraces the spirit of dandyism using fabrics that evoke bold contrasts and expressive character. Press Contacts:Gap Inc. | PR Consultinggap@ About Gap Inc. Gap Inc., a house of iconic brands, is the largest specialty apparel company in America. Its Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta brands offer clothing, accessories, and lifestyle products for men, women and children. Since 1969, Gap Inc. has created products and experiences that shape culture, while doing right by employees, communities and the planet. Gap Inc. products are available worldwide through company operated stores, franchise stores, and e-commerce sites. Fiscal year 2024 net sales were $15.1 billion. For more information, please visit About Gap Gap is a globally recognized icon of casual American style. Founded in San Francisco in 1969, Gap champions originality by creating loved essentials and delivering culturally relevant experiences that celebrate individuality. Gap is an adult apparel and accessories brand that offers GapKids, babyGap, Gap Maternity, 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 and global specialty retailer, Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) and connects with customers online and in company operated and franchise retail locations globally. For more information, please visit About Banana Republic: Banana Republic is a storyteller's brand, outfitting the modern explorer with high-quality, expertly crafted collections and experiences to inspire and enrich their journeys. Founded in 1978 in San Francisco, Banana Republic connects with customers across online and company-operated and franchise retail locations globally. For more information, please visit and follow @BananaRepublic on social channels.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
ZAC POSEN UNVEILS CUSTOM DESIGN MADE IN THE GAP STUDIO FOR LAURA HARRIER AT THE MET GALA
A Bold Tribute to Black Dandyism, Tailoring, and Feminine Strength: Zac Posen, in custom Banana Republic, dresses Laura Harrier in a custom look made in the Gap Studio crafted from raw, natural denim—a nod to Gap's heritage and denim's role in self-expression and originality. NEW YORK, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tonight at the 2025 Met Gala, actress Laura Harrier debuted a custom look by Zac Posen, Executive Vice President and Creative Director of Gap Inc. The look was designed in the Gap Studio at the Brand's headquarters in New York City, where American classics are reimagined through a couture lens. Integrating Gap's design heritage with couture-level detailing, the look draws on the brand's deep authority in denim and natural fibers. The look combines raw, natural denim, shank buttons, and double-needle stitching—hallmarks of the Gap brand—with elongated pant legs cut in double-face duchess silk satin, a fabric more often found in evening wear than casual wear. Voluminous sheer sleeves in cotton organdie add softness and airiness, echoing Gap's use of natural textiles like cotton poplin. This marks Posen's first-ever Met Gala creation to feature pants—a deliberate, symbolic choice aligned with the evening's theme: a tribute to Black style, personal presentation, and the historical significance of Black dandyism as a form of elegance, resistance, and self-definition. "Dandyism was both a form of rebellion and a uniform of entry," said Posen. "I wanted to honor that dichotomy by applying a sculptural technique to tailoring—treating a pant look with the reverence I typically reserve for a gown." The design was also informed by archival family photographs of Harrier's father and grandfather in their Sunday best, offering a personal connection through which the look celebrates Black heritage, family, and tradition. It is both a tribute and a transformation—uniting workwear and aristocracy, restraint and expression. GapStudio launched in April 2025 with Collection 01, signaling a new direction for Gap rooted in expert tailoring, modern silhouettes, and limited-edition drops. The studio's work is currently appearing on red carpets and aims to bring artistry and accessibility into the global style conversation. Zac Posen attended the Met Gala wearing a custom Banana Republic suit, the look underscores the brands commitment to quality and craftsmanship—blending American and Italian tailoring with a wool-linen blend from Italy's esteemed Marzotto mill, tailored by Mr. Ned—the family-owned bespoke suit makers in New York City. The result is a sophisticated, denim-inspired tuxedo that embraces the spirit of dandyism using fabrics that evoke bold contrasts and expressive character. Press Contacts:Gap Inc. | PR Consultinggap@ About Gap Inc. Gap Inc., a house of iconic brands, is the largest specialty apparel company in America. Its Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta brands offer clothing, accessories, and lifestyle products for men, women and children. Since 1969, Gap Inc. has created products and experiences that shape culture, while doing right by employees, communities and the planet. Gap Inc. products are available worldwide through company operated stores, franchise stores, and e-commerce sites. Fiscal year 2024 net sales were $15.1 billion. For more information, please visit About Gap Gap is a globally recognized icon of casual American style. Founded in San Francisco in 1969, Gap champions originality by creating loved essentials and delivering culturally relevant experiences that celebrate individuality. Gap is an adult apparel and accessories brand that offers GapKids, babyGap, Gap Maternity, 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 and global specialty retailer, Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) and connects with customers online and in company operated and franchise retail locations globally. For more information, please visit About Banana Republic: Banana Republic is a storyteller's brand, outfitting the modern explorer with high-quality, expertly crafted collections and experiences to inspire and enrich their journeys. Founded in 1978 in San Francisco, Banana Republic connects with customers across online and company-operated and franchise retail locations globally. For more information, please visit and follow @BananaRepublic on social channels. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Gap Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Zac Posen's GapStudio Collection 01 redefines Gap brand with bold tailoring and elegant denim
NEW YORK (AP) — As his high-end GapStudio collection makes its debut, fashion designer Zac Posen reflects on his journey to revitalize the Gap brand and his vision for its future. Appointed creative director at Gap Inc. in 2024, Posen has shaped the creative direction for Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic. By taking bold risks, he has elevated the heritage brand, starting with his groundbreaking designs at last year's Met Gala. 'I had this amazing opportunity with Oscar-winner Da'Vine Joy Randolph and the chance to bring in different artisans during the process,' Posen says. 'I think they saw a new facet of my creativity and what Gap could represent culturally.' Randolph wore a striking all-denim gown inspired by Gap's 1969 denim, designed for the gala's 'Garden of Time' theme. The following day, the orders began flooding in, and an idea was born. Posen's Collection 01 brings a fresh, modern twist to American style with expert tailoring, intricate details and a touch of elegance. Featuring elevated takes on Gap's signature fabrics, the collection includes a chic trench coat and stylish sailor pants — both in denim — and the now-famous poplin maxi shirtdress. As a designer, Posen was known for his namesake label and glamorous, body-hugging gowns. The label was shut down in 2019. Posen recently hosted The Associated Press at his Gap design studio in New York, where he discussed the collection, his passion for denim and the journey in reinventing his career. Responses have been edited for clarity and brevity. AP: What happened at Met Gala that inspired this collection? POSEN: This amazing opportunity that came about with like 'do we do a Met Gala outfit,' right? 'Do we do a Met Gala outfit?' And we said, 'yes, let's do it.' And I had this amazing opportunity with Da'Vine Joy (Randolph) and the ability to kind of bring in different art artisans in the process. And I think they saw a different facet ... of my creativity and what Gap could mean culturally. AP: And that set off a chain reaction? POSEN: The Met Gala happened. And then the next day, my friend Erin Walsh, stylist, and Anne Hathaway called and said, we want you to make a cotton dress. And from that moment we produced the dress. Sold within hours, sold out online. And we kind of started to see this cultural conversation starting and this other facet that really naturally evolved. It wasn't in a strategy or a playbook. I never really thought I'd be rebuilding another sub-brand within such an iconic brand and have this opportunity to work in an artisanal manner in the early development of a collection that will be available to a much larger scale amount of people.' AP: How did you end up working with Gap? POSEN: I hadn't had my company since before COVID, since 2019, when my company closed. And it had been this interesting time period ... Obviously COVID happened. I had to figure out how to support myself, and I was doing one-of-a-kind pieces. I did some projects with Ryan Murphy on 'Feud: Capote Versus the Swans,' and little projects here and there, and I was looking at different opportunities, mostly around within luxury and with luxury brands that I'd been in conversations with for quite some time. And I had this amazing opportunity here. AP: What's the challenge bringing your style to an already established American brand? POSEN: GapStudio is using a totally different skill set of mine, the ability and honor to be able to kind of call the team back after ... losing a family that I had built and grown with for over 20 years of incredible artisans and craftspeople and designers that I worked with for many years that had been broken apart, is a full journey story that I actually never saw or expected in my life, and it's really meaningful. It's really beautiful to create environment in a space and to have an American institutional corporation and brand invest in creativity and talent at this level is really unprecedented. AP: What gave you the confidence to bring your personal vision to an already established brand? POSEN: Great question. Gap is Gap. Gap will always be evolving. The world has evolved. Great classics are always great classics. They always need those elements of elevation to them. I think design and how people dress today has changed. I think that new consumers in the marketplace are requesting elements to mix into their classics that are more elevated, that are more stylish. That's how we capture a new, younger audience. AP: Da'Vine Joy (Randolph) and Anne Hathaway, to name a few, loved your approach to denim, and now this collection has much of it. What is it about denim for you? POSEN: Denim is quintessentially American. It's such an incredible fiber. Right? It is cotton and it's indigo. These are two plants. I don't know. I'm a gardener. So I'll just add that. But, you know, denim is utility. Denim is artisanal. Actually, a pair of jeans that gets made has as many steps as a couture gown. You don't really realize that as a consumer. I go to the washhouses, and I see these incredible artisans kind of modeling, building, washing, scrubbing, sanding, dramaling, I mean, it's mind blowing that, you know, this world that we're living in, wearing all these jeans, have no sense of those processes. AP: What about sustainability in fashion for you? POSEN: For me, durability or quality is important in any piece one makes. I'm not interested in disposable clothing. Even with my gowns, I believed in quality and integrity of make and construction. And so, when you take it to a larger audience, you want pieces that can be a keepsake. I don't believe in building a collection that is age focused. This collection definitely has a voice for a new customer and definitely has cute styles for a younger customer, but it should totally be cross-generational. It should be able to work on a lot of different body types. That's how I've always designed my collections, and durability, for sure. I mean, you want pieces that can become keepsakes and beloved and passed on and shared. AP: Gap has an established style, what do you hope to add to it? POSEN: I think that Gap is a staple. Gap represented kind of a way of dress, a kind of modern wardrobe for the consumer that was rooted in ... classic fabrications and ... reinventing them, representing American style to the consumers all around the world. I hope to kind of hold that quality and those attributes and bring in kind of style and bring in a sense of trend and pieces that just add a little bit of that magic. AP: Can we expect another design for this year's Met Gala? POSEN: We will see. We will see.
The Independent
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Zac Posen's GapStudio Collection 01 redefines Gap brand with bold tailoring and elegant denim
As his high-end GapStudio collection makes its debut, fashion designer Zac Posen reflects on his journey to revitalize the Gap brand and his vision for its future. Appointed creative director at Gap Inc. in 2024, Posen has shaped the creative direction for Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic. By taking bold risks, he has elevated the heritage brand, starting with his groundbreaking designs at last year's Met Gala. 'I had this amazing opportunity with Oscar-winner Da'Vine Joy Randolph and the chance to bring in different artisans during the process,' Posen says. 'I think they saw a new facet of my creativity and what Gap could represent culturally.' Randolph wore a striking all-denim gown inspired by Gap's 1969 denim, designed for the gala's 'Garden of Time' theme. The following day, the orders began flooding in, and an idea was born. Posen's Collection 01 brings a fresh, modern twist to American style with expert tailoring, intricate details and a touch of elegance. Featuring elevated takes on Gap's signature fabrics, the collection includes a chic trench coat and stylish sailor pants — both in denim — and the now-famous poplin maxi shirtdress. As a designer, Posen was known for his namesake label and glamorous, body-hugging gowns. The label was shut down in 2019. Posen recently hosted The Associated Press at his Gap design studio in New York, where he discussed the collection, his passion for denim and the journey in reinventing his career. Responses have been edited for clarity and brevity. AP: What happened at Met Gala that inspired this collection? POSEN: This amazing opportunity that came about with like 'do we do a Met Gala outfit,' right? 'Do we do a Met Gala outfit?' And we said, 'yes, let's do it.' And I had this amazing opportunity with Da'Vine Joy (Randolph) and the ability to kind of bring in different art artisans in the process. And I think they saw a different facet ... of my creativity and what Gap could mean culturally. AP: And that set off a chain reaction? POSEN: The Met Gala happened. And then the next day, my friend Erin Walsh, stylist, and Anne Hathaway called and said, we want you to make a cotton dress. And from that moment we produced the dress. Sold within hours, sold out online. And we kind of started to see this cultural conversation starting and this other facet that really naturally evolved. It wasn't in a strategy or a playbook. I never really thought I'd be rebuilding another sub-brand within such an iconic brand and have this opportunity to work in an artisanal manner in the early development of a collection that will be available to a much larger scale amount of people.' AP: How did you end up working with Gap? POSEN: I hadn't had my company since before COVID, since 2019, when my company closed. And it had been this interesting time period ... Obviously COVID happened. I had to figure out how to support myself, and I was doing one-of-a-kind pieces. I did some projects with Ryan Murphy on 'Feud: Capote Versus the Swans,' and little projects here and there, and I was looking at different opportunities, mostly around within luxury and with luxury brands that I'd been in conversations with for quite some time. And I had this amazing opportunity here. AP: What's the challenge bringing your style to an already established American brand? POSEN: GapStudio is using a totally different skill set of mine, the ability and honor to be able to kind of call the team back after ... losing a family that I had built and grown with for over 20 years of incredible artisans and craftspeople and designers that I worked with for many years that had been broken apart, is a full journey story that I actually never saw or expected in my life, and it's really meaningful. It's really beautiful to create environment in a space and to have an American institutional corporation and brand invest in creativity and talent at this level is really unprecedented. AP: What gave you the confidence to bring your personal vision to an already established brand? POSEN: Great question. Gap is Gap. Gap will always be evolving. The world has evolved. Great classics are always great classics. They always need those elements of elevation to them. I think design and how people dress today has changed. I think that new consumers in the marketplace are requesting elements to mix into their classics that are more elevated, that are more stylish. That's how we capture a new, younger audience. AP: Da'Vine Joy (Randolph) and Anne Hathaway, to name a few, loved your approach to denim, and now this collection has much of it. What is it about denim for you? POSEN: Denim is quintessentially American. It's such an incredible fiber. Right? It is cotton and it's indigo. These are two plants. I don't know. I'm a gardener. So I'll just add that. But, you know, denim is utility. Denim is artisanal. Actually, a pair of jeans that gets made has as many steps as a couture gown. You don't really realize that as a consumer. I go to the washhouses, and I see these incredible artisans kind of modeling, building, washing, scrubbing, sanding, dramaling, I mean, it's mind blowing that, you know, this world that we're living in, wearing all these jeans, have no sense of those processes. AP: What about sustainability in fashion for you? POSEN: For me, durability or quality is important in any piece one makes. I'm not interested in disposable clothing. Even with my gowns, I believed in quality and integrity of make and construction. And so, when you take it to a larger audience, you want pieces that can be a keepsake. I don't believe in building a collection that is age focused. This collection definitely has a voice for a new customer and definitely has cute styles for a younger customer, but it should totally be cross-generational. It should be able to work on a lot of different body types. That's how I've always designed my collections, and durability, for sure. I mean, you want pieces that can become keepsakes and beloved and passed on and shared. AP: Gap has an established style, what do you hope to add to it? POSEN: I think that Gap is a staple. Gap represented kind of a way of dress, a kind of modern wardrobe for the consumer that was rooted in ... classic fabrications and ... reinventing them, representing American style to the consumers all around the world. I hope to kind of hold that quality and those attributes and bring in kind of style and bring in a sense of trend and pieces that just add a little bit of that magic. AP: Can we expect another design for this year's Met Gala? POSEN: We will see. We will see.
