Ralph Lauren is taking their commitment to American fashion down South. In the brand’s latest Artist in Residence collaboration, they’re turning their attention to the legendary quiltmakers of Gee’s Bend, Alabama with a limited-edition collection created with renowned textile artists Claudia Pettway Charley and Loretta Pettway Bennett.

For generations, the women of Gee’s Bend have transformed scraps of fabric into striking works of art, creating quilts celebrated for their bold geometric compositions, vibrant color palettes, and deeply personal storytelling. Their work has long transcended craft, earning recognition in museums around the world while preserving a rich legacy rooted in Black creativity, resilience, and community.

The Ralph Lauren x Gee’s Bend collection translates that artistic tradition into wearable pieces and home décor, blending the quiltmakers’ unmistakable visual language with Ralph Lauren’s signature Americana aesthetic. At the heart of the collaboration are two original quilts designed by Charley and Bennett, whose patterns have been thoughtfully reimagined across ready-to-wear, accessories, and home furnishings.

From outerwear to the brand’s Polo Play Bag, decorative throw pillows to hand-painted ceramics, each piece showcases the patchwork techniques and denim details that have become synonymous with Gee’s Bend’s enduring design heritage.

As conversations around preserving Black artistic traditions continue to evolve, collaborations like this underscore the importance of investing in the communities that have shaped American visual culture for decades. Rather than simply drawing inspiration from Gee’s Bend, the Ralph Lauren team centers the artists themselves and celebrates their living legacy through craftsmanship, storytelling, and design.

The Ralph Lauren x Gee’s Bend collection is now available to shop online with prices ranging from $2,198 to $4,998 dollars.

Author: Mecca Pryor

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