As Fashion’s Night Out dominated NYC streets last Thursday night, much of the noise you heard came from the lower level of Bloomingdale’s as a stylish and well-connected crowd amassed to celebrate the launch of a limited edition capsule collection sponsored by Dockers and GQ. Having chosen six of the finalists from the GQ/CFDA Best New Menswear Designers in America showcase, several months back., Dockers then gave all of the labels free rein over its extensive archive of vintage styles and allowed each one of them to design their own version of a khaki pant and shirt. The chosen designers include T by Alexander Wang (winner of the GQ/CFDA $50,000 grand prize), Patrik Ervell, Warriors of Radness, Michael Bastian, Riviera Club and Miller’s Oath. Between the highly distressed, slim-fitting twill pant created by Wang and the pleated style whipped up by Warriors of Radness, it’s easy to see that each of the designers has certainly put their own twist on the classic pieces. With the pant styles retailing for approximately $200, the entire collection is currently available for purchase at nine of Bloomingdale’s store locations in the U.S. and online at bloomingdales.com.– ADRIAN BRINKLEY
photos: GQ
