Kanye West has announced that he has signed a partnership deal with high street retailer Gap. The partnership deal with was announced on Friday 26th June 2020, is said to be for 10-years, that will see them producing affordable clothing.
According to The New York Times, the line will see the rapper and designer create “modern, elevated basics for men, women and kids at accessible price points.”
West tweeted about the collaboration, using the hashtag #WESTDAYEVER and sharing an image of a model in a red jacket, tan trousers and an electric blue hoodie – a possible hint at the shape and look of the line.
The partnership deal is expected to give the ailing high street brand a major boost, with Gap hoping the collection will generate $1 billion in annual sales in 5 years, according to The New York Times.
The Gap share price jumped by over 30% in response to the news.