Gap Design Editions

[AliCat]

I went today to my local Gap and the stuff was completely untouched! Every item was well-stocked in every size, so it doesn't seem to be selling quickly here. Some women were commenting on how they didn't like the "new designers for Gap" and how weird it was that everything was white.

I tried on all of the dresses and purchased none, as there was waaaay too much fabric. Like Caffeine said, you would have to be a super stylist to get some of these cuts to work.

I ended up rather disappointed with the items and left with just one top, the one with bows on it.

[jessie77us]

I picked up the Thakoon petal dress today and I looove it! It does have a lot of volume but I think I can balance it out nicely with a chunky shoe like a platform or wedge heel. But I think the Rodarte might be the most wearable. I am in Toronto and there was a lot in stock earlier this morning.

[kimair]

Originally Posted by lucy92

i think a lot of people are going to buy these take them home, and then realize they are going to have to shell out for a slip to wear underneath these items. thus - end up returning them.

i would also guess that there is going to be some restocking in may because of the vogue cover. they would have to.

i think so too...
the rodarte trapeze top with the high collar (the one i got) seems to be very popular here (san francisco)...

when i got to the store on post street, there was only one left...
the manager had a steamer on the floor and was getting new stock out, but by the time i left, a bunch were gone...
people were just buying them and not trying them on...

[wildeyedundine]

To anyone that missed out, I am sure there will be a lot of returns from online purchases due to sizing. I bought 3 pieces in a size medium online last night, went to the Gap this afternoon to try them on, and found out that they were unmanageably huge. They will be going back for sure. Unfortunately there weren't any smalls left in the items I wanted.

[em 692]

the rodarte dress and the doo.ri pleated shirt are the best
..i really do hope there are a lot of returns, i would rather purchase them online than go all the way to the gap store that is carrying this. ..as for the larger-running sizing, i still have hope

[PrincessImp.]

The Rodarte dress is sold out online!

I went to the Gap in South Coast Plaza today and got almost everything except the Doo Ri shirt-dress, Doo-Ri top and the Rodarte trapze dress.
They selling out of small sizes fast and the cuts are really generous, so I had to pass on the Rodarte dress - even xs was a little too tent-like for me

The quality's not too bad overall and I love the play on the basic white shirt by all the designers. Some of the tops can be a little sheer, but I gonna say my favourite is a tie between the Rodarte bow top and the Thakoon puffy shirt-dress.

[Pastry]

there were tons at my local gap when i looked this afternoon.
hope you're all enjoying your purchases!

[Caffeine]

the two tops Ｉ　got: (is the bow top too cutsy?)

[kokopuff]

I pretty much agree with Caffeine's review of the pieces. The Rodarte dress would be fabulous on the right person - it was too big on me (and not in the "cute, intentionally oversized" way) and I think I'm too short for it. It was very cute, though. I also skipped on the petal skirt dress because of the dropped waist - again, I think a difficult silhouette to pull off, especially for shorter girls like me. I almost bought the doo.ri scarf blouse, but the fit was a little boxy and the scarf part looked a little cheap. I may go back for it tomorrow, after seeing it styled so nicely on the Vogue cover! I'd say most pieces were running big, except for the Rodarte bow blouse, which I bought in my regular size.

[lucy92]

caffeine, the bow top is wonderful on you. goes really well with your colouring! i hope you keep it.

i think the doo ri scarf blouse is going to sell the least. i think most people will be mystified by it.

[mme]

Caffeine, they look great on you! Were there a lot of pieces still left at your location?

^I personally really like the Doo.Ri scarf blouse. Don't know how it would look in real life though..

I'm still not sure if they're selling over here... I may have to call all the stores tomorrow. Is everything selling well? Do you guys think there will still be smaller sizes by the weekend? I really want the Rodarte bow dress and trapeze top

[cekla]

its only in america is it???

[mme]

Cekla; good & bad news. I just got an email back from Gap after I asked them which locations in Canada had the shirts. Fast reply actually, it took less than an hour This is what it said:

Dear gap.com Customer,
Thank you for your e-mail regarding the Design Edition Shirts. We appreciate your inquiry regarding merchandise availability in our Gap Canada stores. Unfortunately, at this time, we do not have access to inventory levels for our stores in Canada. However, if you would pleasecontact your local Gap store, they will be more than happy to offer further assistance in locating any item. If we may be of further assistance, please contact us via e-mail at custserv@gap.com or by calling either 1-800-GAP-STYLE or 1-614-564-2169.Our Customer Service Consultants are available 24 hours a day for your convenience.
Sincerely,
Jessica Customer Service Consultant

Where are you located? So I assume this means they have the Design Edition shirts outside of the US, we just have to call the stores and ask? Hope that helps! I am calling tomorrow!!

[fashionispoison]

everything is sold out in smalls

[jessie77us]

Originally Posted by mme

Cekla; good & bad news. I just got an email back from Gap after I asked them which locations in Canada had the shirts. Fast reply actually, it took less than an hour This is what it said:

Dear gap.com Customer,
Thank you for your e-mail regarding the Design Edition Shirts. We appreciate your inquiry regarding merchandise availability in our Gap Canada stores. Unfortunately, at this time, we do not have access to inventory levels for our stores in Canada. However, if you would pleasecontact your local Gap store, they will be more than happy to offer further assistance in locating any item. If we may be of further assistance, please contact us via e-mail at custserv@gap.com or by calling either 1-800-GAP-STYLE or 1-614-564-2169.Our Customer Service Consultants are available 24 hours a day for your convenience.
Sincerely,
Jessica Customer Service Consultant

Where are you located? So I assume this means they have the Design Edition shirts outside of the US, we just have to call the stores and ask? Hope that helps! I am calling tomorrow!!

I'm in Toronto and I went to the Gap at Eaton Centre mid-afternoon today and the had a lot of stock. They also said that they had the shirts at the Bloor location. Hope this helps