NEW YORK - Sept. 21, 2016 // PRNewswire // - Gap is pleased to release the new exclusive menswear collection of GQ's Best New Menswear Designers in America. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the program and its fifth year of partnering with Gap, this year's collection features the best-of-the-best All-Stars who have gone on to build successful careers with their distinct take on American menswear.
"Gap is thrilled to celebrate this milestone and bring to life the visions of these talented designers," said Wendi Goldman, executive vice president and chief product officer for Gap. "They are true All-Stars who have played an important role in shaping contemporary American style and we couldn't be prouder to offer their signature takes on menswear with this new collection."
"We wanted to make the 10th anniversary of this program feel like its own declaration, a snapshot of the state of American fashion," said GQ editor-in-chief Jim Nelson. "We also wanted to make the clothes instantly wearable, easily attainable, and flat-out covetable. With these four exciting designers, and with Gap's exceptional partnership, I think we hit the sweet spot."
The collection includes tailored trousers and denim, overcoats, leather jackets, classic tees and sweatshirts, sweatpants, and a variety of button down shirts along with accessories - including hats, bags, and socks. The collection is available startingSeptember 27th, 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 with prices ranging from $18 to $595.
The four designers below, along with the pieces from their limited-edition Gap capsule collections, will be featured in a special advertising insert in the October 2016 issue of GQ magazine.
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.
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.
Gap is one of the world's most iconic apparel and accessories brands and the authority on American casual style. Founded inSan 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 1,700 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 and Intermix. For more information, please visit www.gapinc.com.
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