Neiman Marcus and Ralph Lauren Debut Their ‘Patchwork Americana’ Collection

Luxury department store Neiman Marcus and American fashion lifestyle brand Ralph Lauren have introduced their first-ever exclusive collection, “Patchwork Americana,” designed specifically for the luxury retailer.

This 52-piece assortment spans men’s, women’s and kids’ wear, reimagining the iconic patchwork motif with a design sensibility tailored to the Neiman Marcus customer. Both brands share a commitment to American luxury and style, and Ralph Lauren’s timeless creations have long been a favorite among Neiman Marcus clientele.

“Ralph Lauren’s impact on American fashion is immeasurable,” Paolo Riva, Saks Global’s Chief Brand Partnerships and Buying Officer, said. “He has forever altered the fashion landscape with a unique vision of relaxed elegance, blending old-world sophistication with modernity. We are honored to collaborate with Ralph Lauren on a collection made exclusively for our customers.”

The women’s collection features standout pieces such as a sequined flag sweater adorned with an exclusive Neiman Marcus emblem, pearl-beaded floral-etched denim, a patchwork sequin skirt, a patchwork suit and an embellished strapless gown.

The men’s collection, crafted in rich blues and creams, includes a tonal palm leaf jacquard jacket, a silk-blend cardigan, the flag sweater and a blue Japanese cotton chambray suit.

The kids’ collection seamlessly blends classic Americana with easy elegance, featuring an iconic flag sweater made from Italian cashmere, alongside a variety of styles showcasing intricate patchwork details, vibrant colors and whimsical patterns.

“Patchwork Americana” is available now exclusively at select Neiman Marcus locations and online.

Gap introduces GapStudio Collection 01 designed by Zac Posen

Gap has unveiled the inaugural GapStudio Collection designed by Zac Posen, a new segment that embodies the highest expression of the iconic American brand in terms of style, craftsmanship and quality, all created within Gap’s New York HQ.

GapStudio combines expert tailoring, intricate details and a modern take on American style, setting the foundation for an ongoing exploration of fashion, art and creativity. The collection features wardrobe essentials reimagined through Posen’s unique approach to draping, tailoring and construction, including standout pieces such as the Denim Tailored Trench Coat, Double-Breasted Denim Blazer and coordinating separates like the High Rise Denim Sailor Pant, Denim Sailor Skort and Poplin Maxi Shirtdress. Classic Gap colorways such as navy and khaki are reimagined alongside a signature “pop-orange” hue, paying homage to the brand’s roots in San Francisco.

GapStudio Collection 01 comes to life through a campaign photographed and directed by renowned fashion photographer Mario Sorrenti, with styling by Alastair McKimm. The campaign features supermodels Alex Consani, Imaan Hammam and Anok Yai.

“GapStudio is where craftsmanship, creativity, and culture converge,” Posen, Gap Inc. Executive Vice President and Creative Director, said. “Inside Gap’s New York HQ, we’ve built a creative studio where I’ve designed looks for the red carpet, and where we will continue to collaborate with visionary talent. GapStudio Collection 01 reflects that vision — blending tailoring with innovative denim treatments that sculpt and refine the fabric in new ways. This is just the beginning.”

GapStudio Collection 01 is available now in-store and online, with prices ranging from $78 to $248.

Glen Powell launches a line of organic condiments called Smash Kitchen

Actor Glen Powell, best known for his roles in “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Anyone but You” and “Twisters,” has launched his first-ever brand venture, Smash Kitchen: a line of organic pantry staples designed to modernize the American pantry.

In an era when consumers are paying close attention to food labels and budgets, Powell started Smash Kitchen to offer better-for-you essentials that are free of high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, dyes and preservatives.

“Growing up around epic barbecue feasts at our family ranch in Texas, food was always an expression of love,” Powell said. “Through fitness, I became more aware and educated on better-for-you foods – and I started to see just how many questionable ingredients were hiding in everyday pantry staples. It was clear we needed to make a clean condiment brand – no second-guessing, just great flavors that connect us to the moments we love. For me, that’s gathering around the table with family and friends.”

All priced under $5, Smash Kitchen offers classics like ketchup, yellow mustard, mayonnaise and BBQ sauce with real, organic ingredients, including cage-free eggs, vine-ripened California tomatoes, No. 1 grade organic mustard seeds and true source certified honey. In addition to household favorites, the brand is also introducing remixed flavors like Organic Hot Honey Ketchup, Organic Spicy Mayonnaise and Organic Hot Honey BBQ Sauce.

The brand is available now at Walmart stores nationwide, as well as on Walmart.com.

Webber 939 presents “Yorgos Lanthimos: Photographs”

Webber 939, the exhibition and event space in the DTLA Arts District, is showcasing the first exhibition of still photography by filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos.

“Yorgos Lanthimos: Photographs” showcases images from two of Lanthimos’ recent books: “i shall sing these songs beautifully” (MACK, 2024), created during the filming of his latest feature “Kinds of Kindness” (2024), and “Dear God, the Parthenon Is Still Broken” (Void, 2024), which captures moments during the making of “Poor Things” (2023).

Known for his bold world-building and exploration of human relationships through absurdist narratives, Lanthimos has become one of contemporary cinema’s most distinctive auteurs. This exhibition offers a rare glimpse into his artistic process through the medium of photography, highlighting his unique perspective and reinforcing his place as a visionary within contemporary visual culture.

The exhibition features haunting stills shot in real locations such as New Orleans and Budapest, as well as meticulously recreated cities and interior sets in London, Lisbon, Alexandria and Paris. Lanthimos’ photographs evoke unsettling atmospheres and eerie tensions, with subjects often captured in moments of intense physicality, their faces turned away and limbs splayed.

In “i shall sing these songs beautifully,” Lanthimos uses his cast and sets to subtly build an entirely new narrative, while in “Dear God, the Parthenon Is Still Broken,” the debris of film sets — scaffolding, lighting rigs and even a coffee cup — appear at the edges of the images, collapsing the boundaries between fiction and reality.