GQ names 'Best US New Menswear Designers'

The 2013 Best New Menswear Designers in America selected by GQ are:

Aviator Nation – Los Angeles designer Paige Mycoskie creates après-surf staples inspired by Venice Beach that are soft, sun-filtered, and evocative of summertime.

Baldwin Denim – Originally a specialist at making denim feel as if it’s been genetically engineered just for you, Kansas City designer Matt Baldwin recently expanded his talents to include shirts, tees, and camo chinos.

Bespoken – Inspired by their father’s legendary Turnbull & Asser brand, New York designers and brothers Liam and Sam Fayed deliver dress shirts and unstructured sports jackets that have a hard-rocking attitude coupled with a Savile Row­­–level attention to detail.

Ernest Alexander – New York designer Ernest Alexander Sabine’s made-in-America collection, from its wave-print belts to waxed canvas bags, is rooted in traditional workwear but provides rugged updated essentials for modern men.

As part of their participation in the Best New Menswear Designers in America project, the recognized designers will take part in a mentoring program led by GQ. All four designers are also given the opportunity to create looks for a limited-edition Gap collection.

“After last year’s successful collaboration, we’re excited to partner with GQ to discover America’s emerging design talent,” said Tony Kretten, Gap Senior Menswear Design Director. “These four designers represent a diverse point of view in their chosen field, and we can’t wait to see how their ideas develop into this collection.”

The limited-edition collection will be available in the fall at selected global Gap stores.

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