The People’s Fabric: How Daveed Baptiste Creates Unity in Denim
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Haitian designer Daveed Baptiste is reinventing denim through his latest collaboration with Gap x Harlem’s Fashion Row. Baptiste told Tito.ht, "I feel like denim is the people’s fabric. Denim is for everyone." He proves this through a versatile collection of pants, jackets and casual shirts perfectly suited for both men and women, transcending traditional gender lines with a timeless fabric.
In an interview with Gap x Harlem’s Fashion Row, Baptiste shares that he first fell in love with denim while attending college in New York where his first internship was in a denim factory. This inspired beginning comes to fruition with his standout squiggly-lined, vertically seamed jean pants that captured the distinctly edgy, urban energy.
The collection also plays with structure and color, notably in a color-blocked, multi-hued rugby shirt. Its oversized fit and bold patterns create an androgynous appeal, making it a staple piece for all body types.
Meanwhile, the denim hoodie offers a clever mix of streetwear and comfort, providing a relaxed "lazy day" aesthetic that still feels intentional and put-together. This piece blurs the lines of contemporary menswear, easily morphing into stylish girlfriend wear.
With this collaboration, Baptiste proves that denim will always persevere. By mending timeless fabric with boundary-pushing modern designs, he successfully unifies the people with a collection that transcends race, gender and time.
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