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Polo Ralph Lauren proudly presents a new collection from our Artist in Residence program, reflecting an evolved design approach shaped by the artisans and communities that inspire us. Honoring the joyful reclamation of Freedom Quilting, this collaboration features the work of Gee’s Bend textile artist Loretta Pettway Bennett, a fifth‑generation quilter renowned for transforming found materials into iconic geometric artwork. As part of Gee’s Bend, the historic multigenerational artist collective in Boykin, Alabama, Loretta works with discarded clothing and leftover fabric to create pieces that are both functional and visually compelling. Denim, a defining material throughout this collection, reflects the work and daily life of the Gee’s Bend artist community while expressing shared memory, resilience, and strength. Made in America from imported and domestic fabrics, this jacket features handcrafted cotton blocks which celebrate the visual storytelling of African American textile arts. The composition draws from the Gee’s Bend “Housetop” pattern, which Loretta describes as looking up into the ceiling of a home, building outward from a central point in an improvisational way. A subtle pop of red draws the eye inward, a personal detail that anchors the design in Loretta’s lived experience while echoing the broader tradition of quilts as symbols of home, shaped by warmth, protection, and family. DETAILS - Relaxed fit. Intended to hit at the hip. - Size medium has a 26.5" body length and a 33.25" sleeve length. Body length is taken from the high point of the shoulder. Sleeve length is taken from the center back neck and changes 0.75" between sizes. Model is 5'10" (178 cm) and wears a size small. - Spread collar with a buttoned tab. Two-way full-zip front. Long sleeves with buttoned barrel cuffs. Dropped shoulders. Two front waist angled pockets. - Split back yoke. Elasticized waist. Patchwork construction. Fully lined and lightly filled. Signature embroidered Pony at the left chest. - Shell: 100% cotton. Lining: 100% linen. Machine washable. Made in USA from imported and domestic fabrics. - Five percent of the purchase price of each item of the Ralph Lauren x Gee’s Bend collection will be donated to the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI). - The Equal Justice Initiative is a Montgomery, Alabama–based organization dedicated to advancing social justice and fostering a more equitable future. Its work is deeply connected to the history and communities of Alabama, including Gee’s Bend. - Please note that due to high demand, each Ralph Lauren x Gee’s Bend collection style is limited to two per person. - Enjoy free returns within seven days of shipping date for Ralph Lauren x Gee’s Bend items. - Style Number: 100096255