Patrick Robinson Out at Gap — Who Will Replace Him?


Updated 05/06/11 5:15 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Patrick Robinson Out at Gap

Patrick Robinson, the executive vice president of global design at Gap, has left after four years, according to WWD. While he oversaw the launch of 1969 denim stores and various fashion collaborations with designers including Thakoon, Prabal Gurung, and Pierre Hardy, he was met with inconsistent success in North America. We're curious to see what the designer, whose past design stints include Read more

Link Time: Joe Zee's 5 Handbag Essentials


Updated 03/28/11 11:10 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Joe Zee's 5 Handbag Essentials

Joe Zee's five handbag essentials — Bag Snob Marc Jacobs employee loses composure on company Twitter feed — The Cut Wedding bells will be ringing in May for Lily Aldridge — Modelinia Lust list: our '70s shopping spree — Refinery29 Protests turn violent, shops on Oxford Street damaged — Vogue UK Daily The top three sales happening today — Lucky The couturier of closet organization Read more

Gap Reveals a Casual With a Twist Collection For Fall 2011


Updated 10/05/11 2:52 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Photos of Gap Fall 2011 Collection

Gap just revealed a fresh Fall 2011 collection introducing two new pants silhouettes: the cropped and slim fit, and cropped and flared, along with a heavy helping of slick leather pieces. "We felt strong about leather as a trend. You can dress it up or dress it down. Leather is becoming your new jean," said executive vice president of global design, Patrick Robinson. The new line — if you're Read more

Gap Gets Exclusive With 1969 SoHo; Patrick Robinson Gives Out Hugs


Updated 02/02/11 9:50 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Gap Debuts 1969 Store With Exclusive Styles

Gap debuted its 1969 store in SoHo today, giving editors a first look at the premium denim shop. The first sign that this boutique is independent from its parent? Gap isn't mentioned in the store name. Creative director Patrick Robinson was there, handing out hugs and a thorough explanation of the concept. "This is truly 1969," he said, "where we can push the extremes of the 1969 brand. It's a Read more

Link Time!!!


Updated 10/25/10 1:35 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Harry Potter Steals Alexander McQueen Designs and Other Daily Fashion News

Did the designer from Harry Potter steal a dress from Alexander McQueen? — Refinery29 Why Lara Stone prefers naughty photo shoots — Vogue UK Patrick Robinson doesn't want the Gap to be so heritage anymore — The Cut A video sneak peek at Kate Moss's last Topshop collection — Fashionologie Behind the scenes of the Art-Meets-Fashion performance series at MoMA's PS1 — Vogue Read more

Gap Teams Up With Rodarte, Alexander Wang, and More to Dress Met Gala Attendees!


Updated 04/29/10 2:44 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Thakoon, Gap Dress Jessica Alba, Kerry Washington, Zoe Kravitz, and Kirsten Dunst For 2010 Costume Institute Met Gala 2010-04-29 11:10:22

Playing into this year's American Woman theme for the Costume Institute Gala is Gap's Patrick Robinson. The VP of global design has teamed up with some kickass CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winners — like Alexander Wang and Rodarte — to dress some of our Fab faves for the illustrious Met Gala coming up next Monday. Want to see who's wearing what? Here's the scoop. Zoë Kravitz will wear Alexander Read more

Oprah, Anna Wintour, and Patrick Robinson to Host Costume Institute's American Woman Exhibit


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Oprah, Anna Wintour, and Patrick Robinson to Co-Chair 2010 Costume Institute Event

Let's see, this year we explored models as muses, the year before we dodged superheroes. 2010's Costume Institute will be all about American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity. “The story of the American woman is really a story of the power of fashion to shape and define identity,” said Andrew Bolton, curator of the Costume Institute. The exhibit will examine our country's fashion between Read more

Gap Reveals Its Cool, New Denim Collection


Updated 07/14/09 1:47 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 10 comments

Gap Updates Denim Collection

Gap is giving its denim collection a trendy makeover with the launch of its new 1969 Premium Jeans collection. The revised denim collection enlisted the help of premium denim designers to create a quality piece falling within Gap's price range of $60. Furthermore, the new collection is budget friendly and slick. “Across the board, we want it to feel sexy and authentic,” said Gap’s VP of Read more

Fab Ad: Gap Fall '08


Updated 11/01/10 11:30 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 26 comments

Celebrities and models in Fall Gap Ad Campaign

I will always love the Gap. I mean, cotton basics? Cozy knits? Preppy staples? Oh, and I love their lip balm. Change is already underway at the company, with Patrick Robinson as head designer under the gun. This Fall campaign, shot by Mikael Jansson, is quintessential Gap — black and white, laid-back poses, American inspired. But the cast and the styling are fresh. The idea behind the campaign Read more

Spring Peek! Styling Advice from Patrick Robinson


Updated 02/09/08 6:36 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 13 comments

Spring Peek! Styling Advice from Patrick Robinson

I already gave you a Spring peek; now get some vernal styling advice from Gap's head designer, Patrick Robinson. The former Paco Rabanne designer dishes about the specific pieces to buy, how to wear them, and offers tips and his design inspirations. He even practices what he preaches with his own Spring-inspired wardrobe! At the end of every segment, there's information on the items worn by the Read more