Zac Posen, Styled in a Made
to Measure Banana Republic Suit and
Pant, Dresses Da'Vine Joy Randolph
for her first Met Gala Red Carpet Inspired by
the San Francisco Bay and Crafted out of Gap
Denim
SAN
FRANCISCO, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At this year's
Met Gala, Zac Posen, Executive Vice President & Creative
Director of Gap Inc., and Chief Creative Officer of Old Navy,
unveils a one-of-a-kind, custom Gap gown for Oscar® Award-Winning
actor, Da'Vine Joy Randolph. Since his appointment to his new role
in February, Posen has focused on serving as a cultural curator and
further igniting creativity across the Gap Inc. portfolio, which
includes Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta.
"I'm proud to represent Gap Inc. – a portfolio of iconic
American brands – on a world stage like the Met Gala, where fashion
meets entertainment to shape the cultural conversation," said
Zac Posen, Executive Vice President
and Creative Director of Gap Inc.
Drawing inspiration from themes of romanticism, nature, and
historic icons, Posen embarked on a journey of creative exploration
to craft a custom denim gown made exclusively for Da'Vine Joy
Randolph. Leveraging Gap's denim experts, Posen meticulously draped
and constructed a gown that pays homage to Gap's classic 1969
denim, while incorporating elements reminiscent of historic evening
wear from the 1700s.
"Throughout the creative process, I was reminded of my time at
The Costume Institute, where I first encountered the exquisite
beauty of historic garments," said Posen. "This dress is a tribute
to the elegance, glamour and drama, which embodies the timeless
allure of Da'Vine Joy Randolph, a true original in her craft and in
her style."
Inspired by San Francisco and
the view from the Gap Inc. headquarters, the gown's bold
"international red" lining echoes the oxidized pigment of
San Francisco's Golden Gate
Bridge, while its aquatic and shell-like forms evoke the movement
of water through its rich indigo denim wash. Also influenced by JG
Ballard's timeless tale, "The Garden of Time," Posen masterfully
blends heritage with modernity, juxtaposing the structure of Gap
denim with the delicate silhouette of 18th century
gowns.
"With this Gap gown, I've fallen back in love with
denim," said Da'Vine Joy Randolph. "I feel powerful. It makes me
feel very feminine, but in a way that I can identify with - through
strength, power, and resilience."
The Gap brand, known for celebrating originality and individual
style, has a rich history of using denim as a canvas for
self-expression. This dress elegantly captures the importance of
Da'Vine Joy Randolph's debut at the Met Gala, following her
successful Award season, and marks Zac
Posen's first public-facing project after being
appointed to his new role at Gap Inc. in February.
Posen accompanies Ms. Randolph on the Met Gala red carpet
wearing a Banana Republic made-to-measure suit and pants, draped in
high quality Italian wool along with a premium, double 120 count
superior poplin front placket shirt, white silk bowtie and a Lily
of the Valley brooch from Verdura. Shop an inspired look now at
select Banana Republic stores and online.
Press Contact:
Press@gap.com
Gap@prconsulting.net
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 2023 net sales
were $14.9 billion. For more
information, please visit www.gapinc.com.
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