Posted by | Ray Cornelius
Luxury retail giant Barneys New York announced yesterday that it was joining forces with hip-hop mogul Jay Z for an exclusive brand of limited edition products entitled “A New York Holiday” Collection.
Reportedly, the clothing and accessory line will include tailored jackets, leather backpacks, scarves, hoodies, and more. The featured pieces will be designed by some of fashion’s elite designers including Balenciaga, Balmain, Lanvin and Rick Owens.
“With this project, Barneys New York and I were able to take the slickness, energy, and innovation of New York City and translate that into quality, timeless pieces,” Jay Z said in a statement. “Everything that encompasses ‘A New York Holiday’—the items chosen, the amazing designers that participated, the windows, the design of the BNY SCC Gallery—represents a perfect example of a unique and groundbreaking collaboration that I hope demonstrates how inspiring New York has been to me.”
According to Hip Hop Wired, Barneys New York is donating 25 percent of sales from the new collection to the Shawn Carter Foundation, which creates scholarships for students. There will also be a launch event to benefit Jay Z’s foundation, which is also planning to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
Check out a preview of the “A New York Holiday” Collection below:
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Photo Credit: Billboard.com and HipHopWired.com