2008 GAP Design Edition

On April 15, Gap marked the second consecutive year of Gap Design Editions, a limited edition collection specially designed for Gap by the winners of the annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund competition.

American designers (3.1) Phillip Lim, Scott Sternberg from Band of Outsiders, Michael Bastian, and ThreeAsFour's Gabi Asfour, Adi Gil & Angela Donhauser designed a limited edition collection inspired by the classic Gap white shirt.

Gap Design Edition: THREEASFOUR

Gap Design Edition: THREEASFOUR

Each label brings its own unique interpretations of the classic white shirt - a wardrobe basic and Gap's iconic heritage. ThreeAsFour transformed it into a cut-out dress made of high quality woven cotton.

Gap Design Edition: Phillip Lim

Gap Design Edition: Phillip Lim

Phillip Lim's shirts "refine instead of define". The designer brings feminine, fun details such as bows, picot trim and bell-sleeves.

Gap Design Edition: Band of Outsiders and Michael Bastian

Gap Design Edition: Band of Outsiders and Michael Bastian

The boyish looks from Band of Outsiders (left) and menswear designer Michael Bastian (right) include details like back yokes, button-flap patch pockets, patchwork and western styling, In addition, this year's Gap Design Editions include Philip Crangi's cutting-edge jewelry that complement the white shirts.

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