Valentino to design a capsule collection for Gap

Gap has gotten itself a new high-fashion collaborator. 

In honour of its first Italian store opening in Milan, the brand is launching a capsule collection with none other than Valentino.

Valentino's artistic directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli have created an exclusive ready-to-wear women's collection to launch at the end of November.

Gap has previously collaborated with Pierre Hardy and Stella McCartney in 2009. 

Valentino for Gap will be available exclusively at Gap's new boutique in Milan, Colette in Paris, and Dover Street Market in London.

Looks like I'll be needing to take a trip to Europe for this one!

Stella McCartney going for round two at the Gap

Stella McCartney’s collection for GapKids was so popular (Moms were even trying to buy some items for themselves), that the designer will be producing a spring collection which will hit stores in March.

The designer originally signed on for one season, which debuted earlier this month. Best sellers included the Miller naval jacket, named after McCartney’ eldest song, Miller Alasdhair James Willis.

Stella McCartney for GAP Kids & Baby GAP

Good news for you fashionistas with children!

Stella McCartney teamed up with GAP Kids and Baby GAP to create a 70-piece line.

The collection retails from $14 through to $128 and fits newborn to children up to age 12. It is slated to hit stores on November 2nd in UK, France, Japan, the U.S. and Canada.

Now if only I could fit a children's size 12...

2009 Gap Design Editions Campaign Images

As previously reported, Alexander Wang has designed a khaki motorcycle jacket for the Gap, as part of the brand's 2009 Gap Design Editions.

The Gap has previously collaborated with nominees from the CFDA/Vogue fashion fund, where the designers had to put their own spin on the traditional white button down shirt.

This time, however, the designers were offered the opportunity to re-interpret a different Gap classic - the Khaki.

2008 Fashion Fund Winners Albertus Swanepoel and Vena Cava (Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai), along with Wang, designed numerous khaki pieces including jackets, dresses and hats.

The print campaign for the collaboration features models Coco Rocha, Raquel Zimmerman, Anna J, and Arlenis posing with the designers.

The collection will be available in stores and online on June 16th, with items ranging from $39.50-$88.

Alexander Wang's motorcycle jacket for the Gap revealed!

Image via teenvogue.com

Last week, reports were floating about Gap's latest designer collaboration with Alexander Wang.

Well, the khaki motorcycle jacket has now been revealed!

Thoughts?

Alexander Wang collaborating with Gap

Exciting news!

Gap VP of Design, Patrick Robinson revealed to Teen Vogue that Alexander Wang will be designing something special for the line.

"He did this incredible motorcycle jacket in khaki that's going to be under $100. It's coming out on June 16th, so get ready!" said Robinson.

The Gap has previously collaborated with nominees from the CFDA/Vogue fashion fund, where the designers had to put their own spin on the traditional white button down shirt.

Finally! I've been waiting for the Gap to come out with something less preppy and basic, and more fashion forward! I can't wait to see what the jacket looks like!