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GAP's Nostalgic Y2K Stripes Are Back With a Zac Posen Twist

Under the direction of Zac Posen for GapStudio, there's a new collection of nostalgic striped pieces with a mesh twist for summer.

By Jacqueline Weiss Jul 02, 2026 10:00 PMTags
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There are some clothing pieces so iconic that they never leave our memory, and GAP's striped sweater from 2000 is definitely high on our list.

Under the direction of acclaimed designer Zac Posen, who serves as GAP's creative director, comes The Happy Stripe Capsule: a modern take for 2026 on the iconic Y2K print for the brand's GapStudio line. And it's definitely generating a lot of buzz online!

ICYMI, back in 2000 as part of their "Holiday Is Here" collection came a chunky turtleneck sweater that is still living rent-free in our heads. In the late '90s, GAP had released a few other versions of the stripes, but there's something about those chunky horizontal stripes from 2000 that really stuck with us.

And celebs have already gotten in on the trend, like Chase Infiniti who stunned in a custom striped GapStudio dress at the 2026 BET Awards.

The mesh recreation with the knit print definitely feels fresh and fun for summer, but we're also not-so-secretly hoping for a fall/winter true knit variation to come out in a few months.

Shop the full new release, below.

GapStudio Happy Stripe Sheer Tank Top

This scoop neck tank is a definite must-have, and will be so easy to style with any shorts or skirts all summer.

GapStudio Happy Stripe Sheer Maxi Skirt

Soft and sheer, this column silhouette skirt is slim through the waist and hips with a straight opening.

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GapStudio Happy Stripe Sheer T-Shirt

This slightly cropped tee is comfortable, slim and stretchy, with a fit that hits above the hips.

GapStudio Happy Stripe Sheer Maxi Dress

This ground-skimming maxi has a stunning scoop neck front and back, and will be so easy to dress up or down.

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