Anna Annoits
Patrick Robinson’s Gorgeous Gap Collection
Text, Photos by J. Ecochard
EVP of Design for The Gap, Patrick Robinson has returned to the States, generating the positive buzz he earned as designer for Perry Ellis, back in the day. His re-interpretation of the must haves of classic American sportswear are winners- and were shown to an approving packed house at Exit Art's Tenth Avenue gallery space on a sunny Sunday, Feb 3rd. Many were all a'twitter with chatter that the Anna herself previewed the collection.
We loved all of the head to toes looks. And why not?...so effortless, tasteful, comfy, not forced...HELLO LIFESTYLE BRAND. There is no mistaking these looks for those of a European house.
Sure to sell outfits started on the ground with the new Pierre Hardy jodhpur and desert boots for men and women that anchored many of the looks.
Other fit right in garb staples to join wardrobes next Fall are sure to be the sleek, layered casual looks for gals comprising the new/old flared from the knee- denim and corduroy pants, charming drop-waist, loosely tied dresses, yummy waffle weaved sweaters, slim fitted cargo pants and the side pocketed khakis, and washed leather jackets…all in warm earth tones, soft plummy purples and heathered grays, deep dashes of autumnal brown... and match anything beige.
This is practically as close to idiot-proof dressing as one can get.
For guys, there were sexy low-rise straight fitted jeans and cords for play- as well as classic khaki pants and washed down oxfords for work. Two button blazers in tweedy wool and corduroy, quilted nylon jackets and vests, long cardigans (popular for guys this year), and hoodies offer toasty alternatives to keeping warm. Flattering hues in teal, burnt siena, citron and several muted plaids managed to be fresh without being tacky glaring…in keeping with The Gap’s tradition of dressing hipsters as well as the want to blend into the background types.
Now, it looks like Eddie B., Abercrombie, Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters etc finally have another ready to step into the ring competitor...though Gap is much more of a mass retail juggernaut than all of the aforementioned.
