What: Bloomingdale’s Aqua is extending its lineage of collaborations by teaming up with Studio 189 on a limited-edition collection.

Why it is important: Bloomingdale’s private brand, Aqua, has a history of collaborating with different designers, brands, and celebrities. This limited-edition collection is a collaboration with actress/activist Rosario Dawson’s brand Studio 189. Bloomingdale’s and Dawson will release hand-dyed garments produced by Studio 189 artisans from Ghana, Africa.

“The special hand-batiked prints that were created exclusively for this collaboration resulted in Studio 189’s largest single fabric order to date, which grants us the opportunity to present the craftsmanship of our artisans to a broader audience. It’s an accessible collection that embraces joy with vibrant and tropical designs fitting for the summer season,” said Abrima Erwiah, head designer for Studio 189.

Bloomingdale’s Aqua brand collaborates with Rosario Dawson’s Studio 189