Posts with tag patrick robinson

Since when did Gilligan design for the Gap?

Email thisPosted Sep 11th 2008 at 3:58PM by Boydie Beener

(Click the photo to see more Gilligan-esque looks from the collection)

So we think Patrick Robinson is super talented. We've been waiting for ages to see his first full Gap collection. And he came through – for the ladies anyway. The womenswear is cute and classic. Just what we were expecting and definitely good enough to get the Gap out of its rut. As for the guys? Well... "just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful trip." A trip to the Gap. That turns out bad. Real bad.

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Tags: gap, gilligan, gilligans island, GilligansIsland, patrick robinson, PatrickRobinson, target, the gap, TheGap

First Look: Gap Fall 2008

Email thisPosted Aug 31st 2008 at 8:00AM by Tiffany Neal

Filed under: Clothing

Say what you will about Gap and its otherwise boring seperates, but the company is hell bent on making a comeback this year, and in some weird and very strange way, we're kind of glad.

Sure. We can find comfy tees anywhere, but there's something really charming about Gap and its determination to redefine American classics that won't allow us to root against its brand or its new creative director, Patrick Robinson.

Recently, Vogue.TV caught up with the man-about-town to talk to him about the upcoming fall Gap collection, which is available for purchase right now online. If you're a fan of the 90s grudge style, but don't want to look like you smell, you'll find tons of pieces in this line to shape your winter wardrobe with.

Meanwhile, in the clip, watch Patrick talk about how awesome he hopes to make Gap in the future. Love.

Happy Shopping!

Tags: fashion, gall 2008, Gall2008, gap, patrick robinson, PatrickRobinson, style, vogue.tv

More Patrick Robinson? You want more?

Email thisPosted May 25th 2007 at 1:19PM by Anne Metz

Filed under: Stores We Love, Style in the News

Patrick Robinson, ex-Armani wunderkind turned Target darling, just can't get enough of mass market retail. British Vogue reports that Robinson has taken on the role of Vice-President of Design for the Gap.

The new job returned the Tennessee-native back to the states following an ex-pat stint in Paris as the designer for Paco Rabanne.

Vogue didn't include any details about the Gap's tempting carrot, but I'd imagine the money involved was not an insignificant. But then again, the Gap needs something -- anything, really -- to get back in the game.

Presumably, Gap's decision to go with Robinson as opposed to say, oh, anyone else was sparked by his current Go International at Target. If Target is going to go the effort (and the expense) of making Patrick Robinson a household name, why shouldn't the Gap take advantage of his current notoriety?

It's thinking like that that makes me think the Gap is down, but not for the count.

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Tags: Gap, Patrick Robinson, PatrickRobinson, Target

Patrick Robinson, part deux

Email thisPosted May 15th 2007 at 10:52AM by Anne Metz

Filed under: Stores We Love, Style in the News

Leave it to Target to milk the Patrick Robinson line for all it's worth.

What am I talking about? Well, like its previous designer lines, Target staggered the released of the collection so that half of the looks went on sale the first day, and the half was added a few weeks later. Presumably, this approach keeps consumers interested long after opening weekend.

But marketing wisdom doesn't always hold.

Yesterday I took a peek at the second half of the Robinson collection, and it frankly left me very disappointed. A few new bikinis and a couple pairs of shorts aren't anything to write home about much less generate a second round of media hype. Granted, even the Proenza Schouler line felt a little blase after a few weeks, but ten days after the official launch? Now that has to be disappointing for Target and Patrick Robinson.

Or maybe it's not. If it's the Hollywood blockbuster opening weekend approach that Target is using then they're probably feeling fat and sitting pretty.

Just the same -- I'm ready for Libertine.

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Tags: GO International, GoInternational, Patrick Robinson, PatrickRobinson, target

Shop Patrick Robinson!

Email thisPosted May 7th 2007 at 11:29AM by Anne Metz

Filed under: Stores We Love, Style in the News

To all the budget stylos out there -- get thee to a Target because Patrick Robinson is now on sale!

The latest GO International collection has a strong Grecian influence with fluid shapes, airy fabrics and earthy neutrals. More so than the previous two installations of democratic design from Target, the Robinson series strikes a casual I'm-on-vacation-yo tone.

Here are some of my favorites pieces:

Medallion print swimsuit in Spanish Brown -- Great sexy one-piece that defies all matronly assumptions about non-bikinis.
Paperbag Waist skirt in Granite -- Bad name, cute skirt. I love the volume, and if you're looking for a skirt to make your legs look thinner, this is one to try.
Medallion print shift dress in Spanish Brown -- Admittedly, the shape leaves something to be desired, but I'm a huge fan of the print on print fabric. Very fresh.

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Tags: patrick robinson, PatrickRobinson, target

Buy Patrick Robinson a day early

Email thisPosted May 5th 2007 at 10:13AM by Anne Metz

Filed under: Stores We Love, Style in the News, Clothing

Yesterday, Deidre mentioned that Patrick Robinson's collection for Target's GO International line hits stores on Sunday.

Having learned my lesson from the Proenza Schouler early release last time around, I wanted to see if you could get the summertime goods on Amazon ahead of time. Sure enough, two Patrick Robinson pieces -- the mosaic mini dress and granite cardigan -- are already up for grabs in the Apparel section of the online retailer.

Alas, earthy bohemian frocks are not so much my style, but I definitely foresee Patrick Robinson's collection doing very well with the Target crowd given the way everything seems so breezy and summery.

Also: what do you guess think of the barefoot model? It's a little weird looking, no?

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Tags: GO International, GoInternational, Patrick Robinson, PatrickRobinson, Target

Preview Patrick Robinson for Target

Email thisPosted Mar 18th 2007 at 7:26PM by Sarah J. Gim

Filed under: Stores We Love, Style in the News, Clothing, Swimwear and Lingerie, Dresses

It's as if there just aren't enough seasons in the year for Target's International Go Collection. Before Proenza Schouler is even off the current racks, we're already hearing that Libertine is in the pipeline. Hold up. Wait a minute. Before we even get that far, Patrick Robinson is actually on deck for Summer 2007 and the preview of the collection is available in the Target online press room.

Now i have to admit that it was nice to see the previous designers, but Paul+Joe was too young, Behnaz was closer to my personal style, but the actual collection for Target was disappointing, and Proenza Schouler was too aggressively colorful for me. Patrick Robinson, though, definitely works for the casual side of me in summer, especially the dirt cheap swimwear.

Shown: Shift Dress in Brown Medallion Print $34.99, Navy Blue Strapless Tie Dress $34.99, and Khaki Linen Jacket $44.99 with Empire V-Neck Tank with Ruffle Detail in Rosette Print $22.99

Tags: go collection, patrick robinson, PatrickRobinson, target

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