Updated Feb. 3, 2021:Gap Teen launched a Spring 2021 that you and your teens should shop ASAP.
Original story, published April 22, 2020: If you have a teenager in your house, we don’t have to tell you how stir crazy they are right now. But maybe they’ve also been real troupers about being stuck at home with you. Maybe they deserve a reward, or bribe, like some outfits that inherently remind them that warm weather and time outside (with their friends?!) is soon within reach. Gap Teen — a new capsule collection for girls that Gap launched this week — certainly fits the bill.
It’s amazing to realize that the Gap, the brand of my own teenage years, never had a specific teen line until now. But like teenagers, we want to live in the present, so we’ll appreciate what they’re offering right now. According to a press release, every item in this collection has a sustainable element, so it makes total sense that it’s launching on Earth Day. That means the denim is all made using Gap’s Washwell program that uses 20 percent less water than traditional denim. The T-shirts and tanks are made with organic cotton. The romper is made from a fiber derived from “certified renewable wood sources.” And 5 percent of the denim skirt is recycled cotton.
If eco-friendly fabric isn’t on the top of your criteria for teen clothing, you may instead be interested in the reasonable price point ($17-$65) and the fact that these pieces are really cute.
Our mission at SheKnows is to empower and inspire women, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
Tie-Dye Sweatshirt
This French terry pullover makes us think of a cool evening on the beach. It’s made from 9 percent recycled polyester.
Ribbed Henley Tank
This tank is classic enough to keep for years. It’s also made with 37 percent recycled polyester and available in multiple colors, as well as a floral print.
Blue Ribbed Henley Tank
This is the same tank as the striped one, but we thought your teen would appreciate a styling suggestion. Layer two to make things more interesting.
Ruffle Floral Romper
Think of all the romping to be done in this floral number. But also think of how great it is to buy something made of Lenzing EcoVero, a fiber produced using pulp derived from sustainably grown wood.
Tie-Dye Denim Mini-Skirt
You can click through to see the catalog view of this skirt, but it’s also helpful to know just how short a mini it is. It’s also made with 5 percent post-consumer cotton.
Destructed Denim Shortall
This is such a youthful, carefree piece of clothing. But it’s made responsibly, using less water than most denim production does.
Teen High-Rise Mom Jean
Don’t get us started on the irony of calling jeans meant for teenagers “mom jeans.” These are made with 6 percent recycled cotton.
Crop Full-Zip Hoodie
The cropped length of this hoodie keeps it on trend. But more important, it was made in a factory that uses Gap’s Personal Advancement & Career Enhancement program that helps educate women.
Teen Tie-Dye Denim Shorts
If you want to really rile up a teenager, tell them how much we used to revile tie-dye and acid-wash back in the day. These look far better than the styles we once rejected, though. Other washes, and also a Bermuda length short are also available.
Boxy T-Shirt
The boxy crop of these shirts set them apart from the classic Gap T. These are made of 100 percent organic cotton and also come in black and white.
Cropped Denim Shirt
This vest provides so many layering opportunities. But we’re just as interested in the fact that it’s made in a factory that treats, recycles, and reuses 93 percent of its water.
Embroidered Tassle Shirt
Something about this shirt’s decorative details makes us think it’s perfect for the last years of girlhood. It’s made of 100 percent organic cotton.
Tie-Dye Denim Jacket
Don’t let this model fool you. She is very thrilled to be wearing a jacket made so sustainably.
Leave a Comment