GAP stands firm in its commitment to championing inclusivity. This past week the company launched a limited-edition collaboration with Harlem’s Fashion Row, an organization that supports underrepresented Black and Latinx designers.
The 16-piece lineup features the work of black designers A. Potts’ Aaron Potts, BruceGlen’s Bruce and Glen Porter, Kaphill’s Krystal Phillips, N’Gai’s Nicole King and RichFresh’s Patrick Henry.
“We’ve been working with Gap Inc. since 2019, […] and for us, we’re just excited to take our partnership to the next level through this collaboration,” says Harlem’s Fashion Row Founder Brandice Daniel. “GAP believes in celebrating all people, and we’re excited to be able to show this in a very unique way”.
N’gai by Nicole King
Nicole grew up with creative parents, inspired early on to pursue her fashion dreams. After attending Parsons School of Design and working in the industry for many years, she founded her own brand, N’gai.
Her designs infuse a boyish charm into ultra-feminine silhouettes. Reimagining classics using print and color for the modern age.
Kaphill by Krystal A. Phillips
As a Caribbean-American designer, Krystal has always drawn inspiration from her Jamaican heritage. “I use a lot of bright colors and really rich fabrics. But it’s the spirit of the culture that really inspires me”.
In 2019, she created Kaphill, designing beautiful pieces that allow women to occupy their space in the world.
Richfresh by Patrick Henry
A self-taught tailor and Memphis native, Patrick designs with precision. His collections showcase his expertise by mixing impeccable details with beautiful designs.
His mission is to inspire confidence in others through the power of fashion. “I want to devote my life’s energy to doing this for other people”.
BruceGlen by Bruce & Glen Proctor
Twins, Bruce and Glen discovered their creative spark through drawing as kids in Washington, D.C. Cut to 2019 when they relaunched BruceGlen, a brand rooted in mixed patterns and bold combinations.
Their designs inspire conversation and are designed for all. “We like our pieces to be genderless. Everyone can wear them, no matter who you are”.
A. Potts by Aaron Potts
From Detroit to Brooklyn, Aaron discovered the power of community. “I moved to New York by myself, and I was so lucky to find this unbelievable community of Black creatives”.https://bit.ly/42Xttlf
He launched A. Potts in 2019, a unisex brand that fuses utilitarian details with couture volumes executed in modern fabrics. With designs that celebrate people across races, ages, and genders.
You can shop for the complete collection here and in select GAP stores.
