Webb's first collection for Banana Republic is expected to hit stores in the summer of 2015. Earlier today, Gap Inc. announced the newest addition to its executive team at Banana Republic: New York-based designer Marissa Webb. In her role as creative director and executive vice president of design, Webb—who spent more than a decade at J.Crew before launching her eponymous label—will guide Banana Republic's overall creative direction, as well as lead global product design for the men's, women's, and accessories departments. She will report to Jack Calhoun, the global president.

Over the past few seasons, Webb has become known for her high-low, edgy-tomboy sensibility (she did help craft that signature "J.Crew look," after all), so we're curious to see how she mixes things up at the mass retailer. "I'm thrilled to be joining the extremely passionate, talented design and creative teams at Banana Republic," she said. "The brand has such a beautiful history, which I truly admire. This is an amazing opportunity for me to combine my unique vision with a brand that has such a strong legacy."

Gap Inc. also intends to join M Webb LLC's minority investors by investing in Webb's label, which is available in more than thirty stores around the world. Calhoun will work as a strategic partner for Webb and will help her further develop her business.

Webb's first collection for Banana Republic is expected to hit stores in the summer of 2015.
POST: 2024-05-21