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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
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Old Navy Returning to Herald Square's 34th Street
Old Navy isn't giving up on Manhattan's 34th Street. After losing its 34th Street site at 150 West 34th Street to Primark — a prime competitor — Old Navy has signed a lease to open at 50 West 34th Street, on the southeast corner of 34th and Broadway, catty corner to Macy's. The Old Navy store will occupy 55,000 square feet over two floors and is expected to open some time in 2026. More from WWD Laura Harrier and Zac Posen Celebrate Denim and Dandyism in Bold Gap Studio Suit That Challenges Binaries Around Masculinity and Femininity Henry Lehr's Magic Lives On: Mickey Drexler Helps Expand the Legacy Gap and Dôen Get Ready for Round Two of California Vintage-inspired Summer Collection 'New York is the most important retail and tourism market in the world, drawing over 60 million visitors annually and we are thrilled to announce Old Navy's new flagship is coming to such a prime location,' Haio Barbeito, Old Navy's president and chief executive officer, said in a statement Friday. Old Navy said the new store will be a 'next generation flagship' for the brand, which is a division of Gap Inc. 'As we look to modernize the Old Navy customer experience, this new location will enable us to deliver a fresh, immersive, digitally led experience that invites visitors and shoppers from around the world to come play with style,' Barbeito added. Old Navy and Primark are both family-oriented fashion retailers with low prices. The Dublin-based Primark has been steadily expanding in the U.S., and is also expected to open on 34th Street some time in 2026. It will be interesting to see which retailer opens first. For Primark, its 34th Street location will be its first in Manhattan. The store will occupy 75,000 square feet, including 54,000 square feet of selling space on four levels. The two retailers will be going head-to-head against Macy's, Target, H&M, Zara, Uniqlo, American Eagle and Urban Outfitters, among the thick concentration of retailers in and around Herald Square. 'There's a great competitor set in that area. It is certainly synonymous with retail,' Kevin Tulip, president of Primark in the U.S., told WWD in a previous interview. 'For a company like Primark that is building not just stores, but also its brand across the U.S., the ability to have a flagship there is an incredible moment for us.' The future Old Navy will be at the base of Herald Towers, which was built in 1912, serving as the Hotel McAlpin until its conversion to residential use in 1980. JEMB acquired the asset in 1999, renaming it Herald Towers. The 25-story, 1 million-square-foot mixed-use building offers 700 residential units and a ground floor retail component of more than 100,000 square feet. The Gap brand once operated one of its most productive, largest stores on the site. Morris Bailey, chairman of JEMB Realty, said in a statement that the long-term lease his firm signed with Old Navy is 'a testament to the longstanding relationship between JEMB and Gap Inc. We negotiated the original lease directly with Gap Inc.'s founders, Don and Doris Fisher, and are gratified to be working with the company's leadership again today.' The Old Navy deal comes on the heels of JEMB's 160,000-square-foot lease for Yeshiva University's health sciences campus at Herald Center, just west of where Old Navy will be. Best of WWD Macy's Is Closing 66 Stores in 2025 — Here's the List, Live Updates Inside the Demise of Lord & Taylor COVID-19 Spikes Elevate Retail Concerns
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sheer Looks Were Trending on the 2025 Met Gala Red Carpet: Laura Harrier's Billowing Sheer Gap Studio Sleeves, Halle Berry in LaQuan Smith and More
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways The 2025 Met Gala featured a bevy of trends from pinstripe moments to bold jumpsuits. The annual gala, which took place on Monday night in New York City ahead of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's spring exhibition, was also the site of a few sheer looks. Iterations on sheer styling were trending in a major way on the 2025 Met Gala red carpet. Some stars like Halle Berry went all out with their sheer dressing, while others like Laura Harrier incorporated it as just one element of their overall look. More from WWD Ahead, WWD breaks down some of the sheer trends from the 2025 Met Gala. Halle Berry at the Met Gala on May 5, 2025 in New York City. Halle Berry went bold in a custom look courtesy of LaQuan Smith, featuring a shimmering black sequined dress with sheer panel details creating a striped pattern. She also wore a cropped black satin jacket with structured shoulders and lapels. Berry accessorized with Cartier jewelry and a headpiece by Jennifer Behr. Her look was curated by stylist Lindsay Flores. Savannah James Savannah James at the Met Gala on May 5, 2025 in New York City. Savannah James brought the drama to the red carpet in a look courtesy of Hanifa featuring a burgundy pin-striped pattern throughout, with a cropped jacket, oversized white French cuffs and dramatic cutouts with illusion sheer paneling at the midriff section. She accessorized with a shimmering silver brooch. Serena Williams Serena Williams at the Met Gala on May 5, 2025 in New York City. Serena Williams added sheer elements to her look. The 23-time Grand Slam champion and Wyn Beauty founder wore a custom gown by Moncler, which featured a sinuous sheer panel on the skirt. Williams' look was curated by Edward Enninful. Kylie Jenner Kylie Jenner at the Met Gala on May 5, 2025 in New York City. Kylie Jenner incorporated sheer elements in her custom Ferragamo dress. The Khy founder's halter dress featured shades of gray and black, with the bodice including sheer black paneling at the waist. Jenner accessorized with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry. Her look was curated by stylists Alexandra Rose and Mackenzie Grandquist. Laura Harrier Laura Harrier at the Met Gala on May 5, 2025 in New York City. Laura Harrier wholly embraced the Met Gala's 2025 theme with her attire. The actress wore a custom look courtesy of Gap Studio designed by Zac Posen. The ensemble featured exaggerated wide-leg cream silk trousers with a coordinated vest and blouse with billowing sheer sleeves. Harrier's look was curated by stylist Danielle Goldberg. The 2025 Met Gala, held Monday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features the theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.' The event highlights Black dandyism and menswear, with a 'Tailored for You' dress code. Cochairs include Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams and Anna Wintour. View Gallery Launch Gallery: Met Gala 2025 Red Carpet Arrivals Photos, Live Updates Best of WWD Sign up for WWD's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Perth Now
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Laura Harrier wanted to 'play on feminine and masculine' with her Met Gala outfit
Laura Harrier wanted to "play on feminine and masculine" with her Met Gala outfit. The 35-year-old model wore a waistcoat and cream satin trousers designed by Gap, Inc. creative director Zac Posen to attend fashion's biggest night in New York on Monday (07.05.25) evening, and loved how the overall look was a balance between the two genders. She told US TV show 'Extra': "I've been a fan of Zac for a long time. I love his work; he's a lovely person I've come to know. Gap I just think is such a storied American brand, so this collaboration, I was really excited about. "I love this play on feminine and masculine that we're doing, where we're able to celebrate black menswear tailoring while still feeling feminine and beautiful." Meanwhile, Zac explained that he wanted to adhere to the theme of Superfine: Tailoring Black Style by exploring "self-expression" within his design. He told The Cut: "I've been ideating since the day I was born. Self-expression, identity, the power of dress, and the subversive or rebellious quality of dress have been a theme of self-exploration my entire life. When I first heard the theme, I went into an immense treasure trove of early ideas of identity of dandyism. First, with Oscar Wilde, somebody who embodied dandyism in terms of his intellect, but also his voice and his writing. The same goes with Beau Brummell. He changed fashion by being shocking through his dress at the time and tailoring. It goes into people who are social commentators. You have Charles Baudelaire and his ideas as a writer, critic, and poet. In terms of Black identity, it goes into people using it for identity and defiance — for example, Frederick Douglass, who used dressing as a tool of resistance and self-identity. There was no stopping him through the power of fashion and dress. And then that evolves into music. It's very important to give that space, and it's very interesting to see that expressed and built out through an exhibition."
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
