Shoppers entering Zara stores in the coming days may be surprised to find objects far removed from the brand’s usual offerings: a leather briefcase by Domus 2024 guest editor Norman Foster, a set of bags by David Chipperfield (guest editor in 2020), a lamp by Es Devlin, a sweatshirt by Challengers director Luca Guadagnino, or a pop art shirt designed by Pedro Almodóvar.
The fifty-piece collection spans clothing, accessories and furniture. “Each is a point of reference in their own field, for imagination, innovation and integrity,” said Marta Ortega, non-executive chair of Inditex, introducing the “fifty friends of Zara.”
Beyond Foster, Chipperfield and Devlin, the roster features Belgian designer Vincent Van Duysen, fashion designer Samuel Ross, Marc Newson, and photographer Paolo Roversi. It also brings together leading figures of visual culture such as Tim Walker and Annie Leibovitz, alongside supermodels Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss and Linda Evangelista.
Playful touches come through in Kasing Lung’s labubu figure, a “sunset” sleeping bag by David Sims, and a pet carrier by Steven Meisel, the photographer behind some of Zara’s most iconic campaigns. Other highlights include an aviator jacket by David Bailey, a pin-covered hat by stylist Harry Lambert, and a makeup bag by Pat McGrath.
The collection launches on October 6 in selected stores and online, and will be presented in Paris with a special Fashion Week pop-up curated by Sarah Andelman, founder of the cult Parisian concept store Colette. The space will showcase all fifty objects and host conversations with some of the contributors, starting with Marc Newson.
