Gap Artist Edition T-Shirts
THE LIST
Limited-edition line featuring work by artists such as Kenny Scharf, Barbara Kruger, Kiki Smith, Chuck Close, Ashley Bickerton, Jeff Koons and Rirkrit Tiravanija will launch Thursday.
The spring runways were an art fest with Marc Jacobs collaborating with Richard Prince on bags at Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana hand-painting tulle ball gowns, and Michael Kors taking inspiration from Van Gogh. And now, at last, the trend has arrived at the mall.
On Thursday, Gap launches a limited-edition line of T-shirts designed by contemporary artists including Kenny Scharf, Barbara Kruger and Kiki Smith for just $28 to $32.
A design by Chuck Close features the artist's 2002 black-and-white rendering of composer Philip Glass. Others created new work for their T-shirt canvases. Neo-Geo artist Ashley Bickerton's square T-shirt sketch is in colors reminiscent of Skittles. Jeff Koons used a halftone printing pattern to make a deer's head. Rirkrit Tiravanija's ominous design reads, "The days of this society are numbered" in plain orange lettering.
Gap Artist Edition T-Shirts will be available at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and at Gap stores nationwide. See www.gap.com for locations.
OPENINGS
Sigerson Morisson: As if you needed another reason to escape the city this summer, the footwear label just opened a beach-side flagship. Instead of rubber flip-flops, you'll find flat sandals in leather and suede ($330), high-heeled raffia wedges ($525) and patent-leather totes ($895). Malibu Country Mart, 23410 Civic Center Way, Malibu. (310) 317-6868. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. www.sigersonmorrison.com
Trina Turk Residential: The designer brings her colorful midcentury style to home décor at a new shop, next to her original clothing boutique in Palm Springs. Turk's signature geometric prints cover throw pillows and cushions, one-of-a-kind vintage chairs, couches and bar stools ($88-$2,100). Pieces by Atwater Pottery and enameled cloisonné jars by Fabienne Jouvin are also on offer. 895 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. (760) 416-2856. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
SALES
J. Lindeberg Saturday: Swedish designer Johan Lindeberg's polished yet punky menswear collection has attracted Pharrell Williams to his runway front row, appeared on "Entourage" and even graced Brad Pitt's backside. For one day only, spring and summer goods at the Beverly Center flagship are 40% off. Tailored cream-colored suit jackets, thin wool cardigans and white twill shorts are among the offerings. The company's line of tasteful golf apparel is discounted too. Beverly Center, 8500 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 659-7340. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. www.jlindeberg.com
