Artistic triumvirate dress up for Gap's 'Classics Redefined' campaign
31 Jul '07
3 min read
Gap has been renowned for its powerful portraiture for decades, and this fall Gap celebrates the spirit of this legacy with the introduction of "Classics Redefined" – an innovative new advertising campaign captured by acclaimed photographer Annie Leibovitz.
Launching this August, the campaign features a series of modern portraits of awe-inspiring individuals from a range of artistic fields including Grammy Award-winning musician John Mayer, comedic "It girl" Sarah Silverman and Oscar Award-winning actor Forest Whitaker.
"Fashion portraiture is a subject near and dear to Gap. Our advertising has always put the individual ahead of the clothes," said Don Fisher, founder of Gap.
"Whether it's a celebrity, a writer, a performing artist or a model, the person is always the art, the clothes the frame that sets them off. A photo is a way to capture that moment so it doesn't pass. And a compelling portrait is a way to make sure it lives on forever."
"Classics Redefined" is comprised of a series of twelve emotionally arresting black and white portraits. Each portrait is numbered to highlight twelve of the wardrobe essentials Gap redefined this fall.
The individuals featured in the campaign wear these modern Gap classics in a way that captures their personal style while celebrating the iconic item. In select campaign spreads, a simple product image of a fall item is juxtaposed against a portrait to tell a more detailed story about the classic pieces Gap has reinvented for fall.
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