Designer Patrick Robinson has been hired by Gap Inc. as executive vice president of design.
Gap Inc. released an official statement on May 23, 2007.
Starting May 29th, Robinson will oversee all areas of men’s wear, women’s wear and accessories. He will report to Marka Hansen, president of Gap North America, and Gary Muto, president, Gap Adult and gapbody.
“Patrick brings broad experience – from high-end fashion to mass market retail – demonstrating his versatility to interpret and create fresh, clean designs true to the Gap brand aesthetic,” said Ms. Hansen. “We believe his skills and experience with some of the most respected apparel labels in the world will be great assets to Gap brand.”
Mr. Robinson’s career in design is impressive. He joins Gap from Paco Rabanne in Paris, where he has been artistic director since 2005. Most recently, he designed a limited-edition collection for Target’s GO International initiative. Prior to his tenure at Paco Rabanne, Mr. Robinson held senior design and leadership roles at Perry Ellis and Anne Klein. Mr. Robinson served as the design director at Le Collezioni White Label by Giorgio Armani from 1990 to 1994.
This should bring a refreshing vibe to the retailing giant which has been experiencing woes lately. Gap desperately needs to freshen up it’s image to gain it’s appeal back. They face stiff competition from increasing fast-fashion brands like Uniqlo and H&M.
Gap Inc. Names Patrick Robinson Head Of Design Of Gap Adult, Gapbody [press release]
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