With Pendleton, Aqua extends its run of collaborations in past seasons with cultural figures, celebrities, designers and brands, among them Scout the City with Sai De Silva, Mary Katrantzou, Zendaya, Helen Owen, Mary Lawless Lee, Yigal Azrouel, Maddie & Tae, Zadig & Voltaire and Madeleine Thompson.īloomingdale’s could have done an exclusive collection with Pendleton, but collaborating with the Aqua brand, as Magid said, “allows us to combine what’s great about both brands, and offer something new and unexpected that really takes into account the DNA of both brands.
The Aqua x Pendleton “Pilot Rock” jacquard belted cardigan. It’s about American style, heritage, craftsmanship and authenticity.” “Pendleton has always been a brand that has inspired us. “It’s two American fashion institutions coming together to create a perfect limited-edition collection to embrace the fall and winter season,” Denise Magid, executive vice president and general merchandise manager for rtw, center core, concessions and Bloomingdale’s Outlets, told WWD. Today Aqua takes another step forward by introducing Aqua x Pendleton, a limited-edition collection that blends interpretations of Pendleton’s signature Western-inspired colorful patterns with Aqua’s contemporary style and modern silhouettes.Īqua x Pendleton includes reversible coats, jackets, knitwear separates, belted cardigans and dresses, nine styles in all, and is being sold at all Bloomingdale’s stores and on.
From launching a single leather jacket 20 years ago, Aqua has evolved into Bloomingdale’s bestselling private brand with ready-to-wear, fashion accessories, footwear, jewelry, active, swim and girls.