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Jaguar and Designer Zac Posen Collaborate To Produce Limited-Edition Driving Gloves


September 2005
 Filed under: JAGUAR Car News | JAGUAR Headlines
LOS ANGELES, Calif., September 14, 2005 – Luxury brands Jaguar and Zac Posen are collaborating for the first time to create the ultimate in 'must have' driving apparel – exclusive, limited-edition driving gloves. The gloves will celebrate the launch of an all-new Jaguar XK sports coupe, and are the first product of Jaguar's collaboration with the Manhattan-based fashion house.
Design, style and sophistication are at the very soul of every Jaguar car, setting them apart from the competition. That's even more the case with the highly anticipated new Jaguar XK sports coupe, which was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 13.

Just as great fashion houses change their styles yet maintain their core brand values, Jaguar will reinvent its look with the all-new Jaguar XK, which will set the tone and atmosphere of an exciting new design language for all future Jaguars that is unmistakably stylish, contemporary, sexy and thoroughly gorgeous. As one of the world’s leading designers, Jaguar has identified Zac Posen as a key influencer in creating sophisticated fashion that reflects Jaguar's values.

Embodying both brands’ commitment to iconic style and luxury, the driving gloves will be unveiled on September 15 for guests at Zac Posen’s runway presentation for New York Fashion Week. A portion of proceeds from their sale will be donated to the Teachers Count charity, an organization dedicated to the recognition and support of elementary and secondary school teachers across the country.

“Jaguar appeals to me as a designer because it’s a desirable brand that is delivering gorgeously-styled vehicles,” said Posen. “To create a Jaguar-inspired update of a fashion item that is symbolic of the luxury driving experience was an exciting undertaking for me, especially since it will benefit one of my favorite charities.”

“The new Jaguar XK will be the first in a new breed of Jaguar cars,” said James Thomas, communications director, Jaguar North America. “Zac’s exquisitely cut clothing and the unique driving gloves he has created especially for us reflect the new direction Jaguar is taking. This is a natural partnership of two great luxury brands.”

Constructed of supple leather dyed in the classic British racing green, the gloves feature a Zac Posen signature gunmetal closure. The gloves will be sold exclusively at Bloomingdale’s in uptown and Soho stores in New York City , as well as distributed to influencer friends of Jaguar and Zac Posen.

From its beginning as a manufacturer of motorcycle sidecars in 1922, Jaguar Cars has grown to become one of the world’s premier manufacturers of luxury sedans and sports cars and with that, one of the most recognized commercial brands. The company's vision is simple: To produce beautiful fast cars that are desired the world over. The company operates two manufacturing plants in the United Kingdom and is fully engaged in environmental programs, community work and brand awareness exercises such as motor sport.

Jaguar offers a four-model range of luxury sedans and sports cars packed with fully competitive technology and safety systems wrapped up in stylish bodies. The X-TYPE premium compact sedan is the company’s first all-wheel drive model combining unmistakable Jaguar looks in an affordable, sporting package. Entry to the Jaguar range via the X-TYPE costs just over $32,000.

Jaguar's mid-size luxury sedan is the S-TYPE distinguished by styling reminiscent of the original Mark 2 and S-type sedans. Positioned above the X-Type in size and price S-TYPE ownership begins at less than $45,000. The flagship XJ sedan has been the cornerstone of the marque since 1968 and is the definitive Jaguar. The 2005 XJ is the most technologically advanced car the company has ever built, using aircraft-style aluminum construction for lightness and strength. It is also the longest and most spacious Jaguar offering a selection of long wheelbase derivatives in the range. The XJ range starts at less than $62,000. The XK series, including the XK8 and XKR coupes and convertibles are Jaguar's sports cars. They combine high performance with luxurious interiors and grand touring capability. Pricing begins at just over $70,000.

ABOUT ZAC POSEN
Zac Posen's feminine and strong work has attracted such style leaders as Gwyneth Paltrow, Halle Berry, Anjelica Houston, Cameron Diaz, Naomi Watts, Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, Liv Tyler, and Claire Danes. His line has global distribution; it is sold in the United States at such leading retailers as Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Barney’s, Bloomingdales and the finest specialty retailers across the country. It is also carried throughout Europe in England , France , Germany , Russia , Italy as well as a growing market in Canada , Brazil and Japan .

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