Hole is tapping into the premium sector amidst its transformation, lastly bringing its Artistic Director Zac Posen’s first assortment to the UK excessive avenue on 8 April.
American dressmaker, famend for his extravagant pink carpet seems to be, Zac Posen, was named all-American model Hole Inc.’s Govt Vice President and Artistic Director again in February 2024. His first assortment for Hole is a part of its new enterprise – GapStudio – a brand new phase that represents “the best expression of the enduring American model when it comes to fashion, craftsmanship and high quality”.
The primary GapStudio installment, Assortment 01, was created by Zac Posen at Hole’s New York Metropolis Headquarters. Suppose knowledgeable tailoring, intricate particulars and fashionable takes on American fashion – setting the muse for GapStudio.
Again in October, Hole examined the premium waters with its sell-out collaboration with Cult Gaia. Nevertheless, it was unique to the US. Though we get the Zac Posen providing 5 days after the US, we’re happy to say the UK will get a bit of the pie this time round. Hole additionally collaborated with Doen on a limited-edition assortment final Might.
“For over 55 years, Hole has been a canvas for creativity, permitting creators to reinvent Hole classics as private expressions of fashion. Now with GapStudio, we’re taking that legacy to the following degree,” stated Mark Breitbard, President and CEO, Hole model. “GapStudio creates each accessible, coveted retail collections and unique, one-of-a-kind designs that remember self-expression and solidify Hole’s place in tradition.”
GapStudio Assortment 01 is delivered to life via a marketing campaign photographed and directed by vogue photographer Mario Sorrenti, with styling by Alastair McKimm, that includes supermodels Alex Consani, Imaan Hammam and Anok Yai.
Zac Posen, Hole Inc. Govt Vice President and Artistic Director, commented: “GapStudio is the place craftsmanship, creativity and tradition come collectively. Inside Hole’s New York HQ, we’ve constructed a inventive studio the place I’ve designed seems to be for the pink carpet and the place we’ll proceed to collaborate with visionary expertise sooner or later.
“GapStudio Assortment 01 displays that imaginative and prescient — mixing tailoring with progressive denim remedies that sculpt and refine the material in new methods. That is just the start.”
This assortment options wardrobe necessities via Posen’s distinct strategy to material, tailoring, and development. Key items embody a Trench Coat (£225), a Tailor-made Blazer (£160), a Sailor Skort (£95) and a Poplin Maxi Shirt Costume (£120).
GapStudio retails from £50 to £225 and launches within the UK on 8 April on-line and in-store at 120 Oxford Road, London.
