DALLAS, Apr 5, 2007/ --- Attention Gap fans, starting April 17, creations by the top American emerging designers Doo-Ri, Rodarte and Thakoon will be available in Gap stores nationwide in a limited edition collection for women under the label Gap Design Editions.

Launched as part of Gap’s partnership with the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund (CVFF), an initiative established to support and encourage new design talents; Gap Design Editions is based on the classic white shirt, an iconic item that has been part of Gap’s heritage for more than 35 years.

Each designer created three unique interpretations of the classic white shirt, and they will be available exclusively in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Japan and online in the U.S. at gap.com. Items will range from $68 to $88.

Doo-Ri Chung, 2006 winner of the CFDA's Swarovski Perry Ellis Award for Emerging Talent in Womenswear collection for Gap reflects her smart, clean design aesthetic, and includes a feminine shirt with a scarf drape at the neck ($68); a tailored camp shirt ($68); and a flowing, belted shirtdress ($88).

Rodarte designers, sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy interpreted Gap’s iconic white shirt with bow. Their collection for Gap features a sleeveless blouse adorned with bows around the neckline ($78); a trapeze sleeveless top ($68); and a trapeze mini-dress with front pockets and bow detail ($88).

Thakoon’s version of the white shirt echoes his playful designs that are charmingly sweet with offbeat details. Featuring a tie-neck blouse with puffed sleeves ($88), a belted shirtdress with puffed sleeves ($88), and a shirtdress with ruffle detail at the waist ($88), Thakoon's collection for Gap will help bring his style and sensibility to everyday consumers.

Rodarte

Thakoon