Katie Holmes x A.P.C. Collaborate on Collection That Merges French Elegance With New York Sensibility
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Katie Holmes is collaborating with a longtime favorite brand for a new collection. Holmes and A.P.C. have come together for Interaction #24, the latest capsule collection between the actress and producer and the French ready-to-wear brand. The collection launched today on apc-us.com.
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Holmes has worn A.P.C., an abbreviation for Atelier de Production et de Création, pieces and designs since the 1990s. “A.P.C. is a beautiful French brand and one that I have loved since I discovered it,” Holmes said. “The simplicity of design is born out of sophisticated consistency to details and form. A.P.C. is not only elegant in life, but I have also used it many times for costumes in film as its classic design is timeless.”
Holmes found inspiration for this latest interaction from the A.P.C. archives in Paris. The actress hand-picked designs that best suited her own fashion choices, speaking to her style sensibility.
“I love vintage and truly enjoyed stepping into the memories of A.P.C. garments of the past,” Holmes said. “Bringing the inspiration from collections from the early 2000s and working to make them modern and relevant to the 2024 customer was such a joyful and satisfying experience.”
The final result is a collection that yields to French elegance with a New York City edge. Among the pieces included in Holmes’ Interaction #24 are sandals, jeans, miniskirts, blouses and a pastel-colored quilt inspired by a design made by Holmes’ own mother.
Holmes collaborated with Jean and Judith Touitou on the collection. Jean founded A.P.C. in 1987, while Judith serves as the artistic director for the fashion label. “They opened their creative process to me,” Holmes said of working with the Touitous. “They welcomed my ideas and we built this together. I learned from their artistic eyes about shape, form and color. It has truly been a joy and a reminder that collaboration with kindness brings about beautiful and authentic work.”
Ultimately, Holmes approached the collection as an opportunity to create a complete wardrobe, one in which the wearer can mix and match pieces. The collection features a variety of day looks and night looks.
Pieces can also be worn in professional and playful settings.
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In this interaction, Holmes sees tradition as its defining quality, emphasizing “The thread of generations that live within each of us,” she said. “Vintage inspiring modern. Honoring our past. Tradition.”
A.P.C. x Katie Holmes Louisa Blouse
$325
This 100 percent cotton blouse features a wide neckline to flatter the collar bones and a straight cut that falls right at the hip. Team them with tonal trousers for a day at the office or baggy jeans for a boho-chic vibe.
A.P.C. x Katie Holmes Katie Bag
$740
Done in the smooth, buttery-soft cowhide leather that A.P.C. is known for, this surprisingly spacious handbag has adjustable straps to wear as a shoulder bag or a crossbody bag. The silver hardware and no-fuss construction whispers ‘quiet luxury.’
A.P.C. x Katie Holmes Rosa Top
$335
The Rosa Top is right in line with Holmes’ simple street style looks — it’s done in supple Italian silk and available in this powder pink shade as well as a dark navy colorway.
A.P.C. x Katie Holmes Katie Shoes
$530
One part modern Mary Jane and one part ballet flat, the Katie Shoes are a practical way to wear two of today’s most popular footwear trends. An adjustable ankle strap locks your feet down, while polished patent leather adds a touch of sheen to your everyday wardrobe.
A.P.C. x Katie Holmes Samantha Skirt
$225
This mod miniskirt belt gets ’70s detailing with white topstitching — team it with a white t-shirt and comfortable wedges for a model-off-duty look.
A.P.C. x Katie Holmes Katie Necklace
$400
Consider this your sign to jump on the charm necklace trend. The Katie Necklace is convertible: You can wear it as-is for a statement look or remove the shorter chain to sport it like a pendant necklace.
A.P.C. x Katie Holmes Kathleen Quilt
Inspired by Holmes’ mom, the 100 percent cotton Kathleen Quilt is hand-assembled by artisans in India. Pastel pinks and soft greens team with cornflower blue for a statement-making accent that jibes with any home decor aesthetic.
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