
Thomasville Times
Ralph Lauren collaborates with Gee's Bend quilters
Fashion house Ralph Lauren has announced a collaboration with the renowned quilters of Gee’s Bend, translating their century-old traditions into a limited edition collection of contemporary apparel and home goods. The collection features the work of fourth-generation textile artist Claudia Pettway Charley and fifth-generation artist Loretta Pettway Bennett, whose quilts are globally recognized as an American high art form. Denim serves as a central element in the collection, bridging Ralph Lauren’s aesthetic with Gee’s Bend’s tradition of using durable workwear fabrics. The designs reflect the bold, improvisational style characteristic of Gee’s Bend, featuring freeform lines, visible topstitching and geometric patterns.... Article Link





