Gap x GQ Present Best New Menswear Designers in America All-Stars

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Published September 21, 2016

Gap celebrates the tenth anniversary of Best New Menswear Designers in America with Michael Bastian, Saturdays NYC, John Elliott, and Steven Alan.Pin
Gap celebrates the tenth anniversary of Best New Menswear Designers in America with Michael Bastian, Saturdays NYC, John Elliott, and Steven Alan.

Celebrating the tenth anniversary of its Best New Menswear Designers in America and fifth year of partnering with American GQ, Gap announces an All-Stars collection. Fashion brands that have previously been featured as part of the program have been invited back for a new collection that launches September 27, 2016. Michael Bastian, Saturdays NYC, John Elliott, and Steven Alan contribute their signature stamp on style to the lineup.

Gap x GQ Best New Menswear Designers in American All-Stars Collection

Juan Betancourt models a casual all American look from Michael Bastian for Gap x GQ's Best New Menswear Designers in American All-Stars limited-edition collection.Pin
Juan Betancourt models a casual all American look from Michael Bastian for Gap x GQ’s Best New Menswear Designers in American All-Stars limited-edition collection.

Discussing the All-Stars limited-edition collection, Gap executive vice president and chief product officer, Wendi Goldman shares, “Gap is thrilled to celebrate this milestone and bring to life the visions of these talented designers.” Goldman continues, “They are true All-Stars who have played an important role in shaping contemporary American style and we couldn’t be prouder to offer their signature takes on menswear with this new collection.”

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Clark Bockelman is front and center in a graphic sweater and white denim jeans from Saturdays NYC for Gap x GQ's Best New Menswear Designers in American All-Stars limited-edition collection.Pin
Clark Bockelman is front and center in a graphic sweater and white denim jeans from Saturdays NYC for Gap x GQ’s Best New Menswear Designers in American All-Stars limited-edition collection.

GQ editor-in-chief, Jim Nelson adds, “We wanted to make the 10th anniversary of this program feel like its own declaration, a snapshot of the state of American fashion.” Nelson explains, “We also wanted to make the clothes instantly wearable, easily attainable, and flat-out covetable. With these four exciting designers, and with Gap’s exceptional partnership, I think we hit the sweet spot.”

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Nathaniel Visser rocks a leather biker jacket and sweatshirt from John Elliott for Gap x GQ's Best New Menswear Designers in American All-Stars limited-edition collection.Pin
Nathaniel Visser rocks a leather biker jacket and sweatshirt from John Elliott for Gap x GQ’s Best New Menswear Designers in American All-Stars limited-edition collection.
Paolo Roldan pictured in a single-breasted coat, check shirt, and khaki pants from Steven Alan for Gap x GQ's Best New Menswear Designers in American All-Stars limited-edition collection.Pin
Paolo Roldan pictured in a single-breasted coat, check shirt, and khaki pants from Steven Alan for Gap x GQ’s Best New Menswear Designers in American All-Stars limited-edition collection.
River Viiperi sports a colorblocked sweater and beanie from Michael Bastian for Gap x GQ's Best New Menswear Designers in American All-Stars limited-edition collection.Pin
River Viiperi sports a colorblocked sweater and beanie from Michael Bastian for Gap x GQ’s Best New Menswear Designers in American All-Stars limited-edition collection.
Saturdays NYC has a black and white moment with casual apparel and accessories for Gap x GQ's Best New Menswear Designers in American All-Stars limited-edition collection.Pin
Saturdays NYC has a black and white moment with casual apparel and accessories for Gap x GQ’s Best New Menswear Designers in American All-Stars limited-edition collection.

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