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  • Christopher John Rogers x Old Navy Collection Drops!

    Get ready to refresh your spring wardrobe! Old Navy has teamed up with acclaimed designer Christopher John Rogers for its second major designer collaboration, and the collection is bursting with the bold colors, playful patterns, and vibrant energy that Rogers is known for.

    A Fusion of Style and Joy

    Launched on April 15, the Old Navy x Christopher John Rogers collection features 46 pieces of clothing and accessories, with prices ranging from $24.99 to $84.99. This collaboration follows Old Navy’s successful partnership with Anna Sui, led by Gap Inc.’s EVP and Chief Creative Officer Zac Posen, who also helmed this new collection with Rogers.

    Posen expressed his excitement about working with Rogers, noting his unique interpretation of “American codes of style and the classics,” as well as the “synergy of the celebration of joy, and of color and pattern.” The collection encourages mixing and matching, offering customers a versatile and playful approach to personal style.

    Signature Style Meets Accessible Fashion

    Rogers, known for his sculptural silhouettes and masterful use of color, has infused the collection with optimistic hues like golden olive and burnt orange. These shades are designed to be both wearable and special, offering standout appeal for everyday pieces. The lineup includes Old Navy staples reimagined with Rogers’s distinctive touch, such as high-waisted barrel jeans, oversized denim shirts, printed midi skirts, matching sets, and halter tops.

    Rogers emphasized his interest in “self-authorship and self-articulation,” aiming to provide customers with diverse options for self-expression. He highlighted the value and quality offered in the collection, ensuring “declarativeness with the product” without compromise, which he finds particularly exciting.

    A Family Affair: The Campaign Stars

    To bring the collaboration to life, Old Navy tapped fashion icon Kimora Lee Simmons and her daughters, Ming Lee Simmons and Aoki Lee Simmons, to star in the campaign. This marks their first joint fashion moment since the iconic Baby Phat campaigns of the early 2000s. Aoki Lee shared her excitement on Instagram, calling the shoot a “delight” with her family.

    Rogers intentionally chose the mother-daughter trio to represent the dynamism of fashion expression, emphasizing that “regardless of age, regardless of identity or body type, really sort of providing people, again, with the tools to self-express is really important.” The campaign celebrates inclusivity and personality.

    Just hours after its launch, the Drop-Waist Midi Skirt from the collection reportedly sold out online, indicating the immense popularity and demand for this designer collaboration. Shoppers are encouraged to explore the collection while supplies last.

    What are your favorite pieces from the Old Navy x Christopher John Rogers collection? Will you be shopping this vibrant collaboration? Let us know in the comments below!

  • Russell Simmons Claims He ‘Gave’ Baby Phat to Kimora Lee

    The ongoing public dispute between Russell Simmons and his ex-wife, Kimora Lee Simmons, has taken another turn. Following Kimora Lee’s recent interview where she alluded to being unfairly compensated in the sale of the Baby Phat brand, Russell Simmons has fired back, claiming he was the one who built the brand and later “gave” it to her.

    Simmons’s Version of the Baby Phat Story

    In a social media comment responding to a clip of Kimora Lee’s interview on the “Aspire With Emma Grede” podcast, Simmons asserted his foundational role in Baby Phat. He stated, “I gave her the brand, which already existed, I put her in baby phat leather shorts the day we met.” He further claimed he found designers, made her famous, and marketed the brand using her image, calling his actions “Very generous of me.”

    This statement directly contrasts with Kimora Lee’s account, where she expressed feeling sidelined in the 2004 sale of Baby Phat to Kellwood Company for $140 million. She stated she received “$20 million of that, or less,” while Simmons and his associates held larger stakes, despite the brand’s success being closely linked to her image.

    A History of Disputes

    The couple, who married in 1998 and divorced in 2009, share two daughters, Ming and Aoki. Their relationship has been marked by legal battles and public disagreements. In 2021, Simmons sued Lee and Tim Leissner, alleging a conspiracy to transfer Celsius shares without his consent, a case that is still ongoing.

    More recently, Kimora Lee stated she has minimal contact with the fathers of her children, a claim Simmons disputed on social media. He retorted, “I gave u 50,000 a month for 20 years… I was ur best /only friend. I’m the godfather to your other 3 kids, until one day you stole my stock.” He also alleged that Lee threatened to cut off his contact with their children if he sued her.

    Seeking Clarity and Ownership

    In a move towards personal clarity and ownership, Kimora Lee announced last month that she was dropping “Simmons” from her name. This decision reflects a desire to move forward and assert her own identity separate from her past associations.

    What are your thoughts on Russell Simmons’s claims about the Baby Phat brand? Do you believe his side of the story? Share your perspective in the comments below!