Zara celebrates 50 years with capsule collection by 50 global creatives

Zara crowns its 50th-anniversary celebrations with the launch of a multi-category collection created in collaboration with fifty globally renowned creatives. The lineup spans multiple industries, including fashion (with Pierpaolo Piccioli), music (with Rosalía), photography (with Steven Meisel and David Sims), makeup (with Pat McGrath), and film (with Pedro Almodóvar and Luca Guadagnino).

The collection, which will be officially launched on October 6 in select stores and on Zara’s e-commerce site, features a diverse range of items — from jackets and chairs to bags, sleeping bags, and pet accessories. The initiative “perfectly sums up the spirit of the brand and its commitment to working with the best design and creative talent, making that work accessible to many,” the brand says in a statement, which also notes that the selected lineup includes the brand’s own design team.

“It is an honor that these artists have chosen to celebrate our anniversary with us in this way,” said Marta Ortega Pérez, non-executive chair of Inditex. “Each of them is a leading figure in their field for their imagination, innovation and integrity. They share the same passions that Zara has had since the beginning: quality and the enjoyment of design,” she added.

Each piece in the collection aims to “encapsulate the unique spirit of its creator.” Highlights include an aviator jacket by photographer David Bailey, a beanie covered in badges conceived by stylist Harry Lambert (a regular collaborator with the brand, who has just unveiled his third capsule with Zara), a vanity case designed by makeup artist Pat McGrath, a series of drinking glasses by industrial designer Marc Newson, and a pet carrier by photographer Steven Meisel. “Each object, conceived as a collector’s item, offers Zara’s audience exceptional access to the world of these creators,” the brand notes.

The full list of collaborators includes Alex de Betak, Anna Sui, Annie Leibovitz, Axel Vervoordt, Beka Gvishiani, Cédric Grolet, Charlotte Rampling, Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Craig McDean, David Bailey, David Chipperfield, David Sims, Es Devlin, Ezra Petronio, Fabien Baron, Guido Palau, Harry Lambert, Javier Vallhonrat, Karl Templer, Karlie Kloss, Kasing Lung, Kate Moss, Leslie Zhang, Linda Evangelista, Luca Guadagnino, Ludovic de Saint Sernin, M/M Paris, Marc Newson, Mario Sorrenti, Naomi Campbell, Narciso Rodriguez, Nick Knight, Norman Foster, Paolo Roversi, Pat McGrath, Pedro Almodóvar, Philip Treacy, Pierpaolo Piccioli, Pieter Mulier, Ramdane Touhami, Robbie Williams, Rosalía, Samuel Ross, Sarah Andelman, Sterling Ruby, Steven Meisel, Tim Walker, and Vincent Van Duysen.

Pop-up in Paris during Fashion Week

Although the collection will be officially launched on October 6, it will be presented during Paris Fashion Week with a pop-up at 40 Avenue Georges V from October 2 to 5. In an exhibition curated by Sarah Andelman, the space will showcase 50 designs and be accompanied by a program of talks featuring some of the collaborators.

Proceeds from the sale of these items will benefit the non-profit organization Women’s Earth Alliance, which aims to protect the environment by empowering women’s leadership. In parallel, and according to the company, Zara will donate €20,000 to 50 charities chosen by the participating artists.