Gabrielle Unionjust took herNew York & Company partnershipto the next level.
The 46-year-old actress, who has beencollaborating with the brand since 2017, dropped her spring 2019 collection Wednesday — and PEOPLE has all the exclusive details behind her colorful campaign shoot in this week’s issue!
Union, who describes her personal style as “evolving, mildly edgy and comfortable,” says the new collection is centered on her and husband Dwyane Wade’s love of art. The couple, who married in 2014, have been very involved in the Wynwood art scene in Miami, where Wade, 37, plays basketball as the point guard for the Miami Heat.
Shop Gab’s Look! Gabrielle Union Collection Stripe CrissCross Top, Pants and Cardigan,nyandcompany.com.Nino Muñoz for New York & Company
Another reason why this collection,which ranges in price from $59.95-which ranges in price from $59.95-$129.9529.95, is extra meaningful to the superstar? It’s her first since becoming mom todaughter Kaavia James, 3 months.
And when she was shooting her New York and Company campaign in L.A., Kaavia was never far from her side.
“If I don’t bring her, I will miss everything,” Union says. “She changes every day.”
The star made sure to keep working moms in mind when designing this collection, and she hopes the pieces empower women to feel confident and comfortable.
Union in her New York & Company balloon-sleeve sheath dress,$89.95 at nyandcompany.com.Nino Muñoz for New York & Company
She adds: “We’re all trying to cut bills, and I don’t want to create a ton of pieces that have to be dry cleaned. I want you to be able to throw your clothes in the washing machine and they don’t lose their shape and you can wear them more than once. And clothes that you can mix and match. That all comes from, ‘How do I get out the door in the least time possible, looking as good as possible, but still be comfortable?'”
Gabrielle Union’s spring 2019 New York & Company collection isavailable now at nyandcompany.comand stores nationwide. Pick up this week’s issue of PEOPLE — on stands everywhere Friday — for more on Union’s fashion passion project.
source: people.com
