It’s been a monumental month for Sarah Jane Nader. Just last week, the Love Thy Nader breakout made history as half of Dancing With the Stars‘ second all-female pairing. Now, she’s stepping into the role of creative director role for her very first time.
Express x Sarah Jane Nader, available online in limited quantities starting Sept. 23, is the duo’s co-designed clothing collection, combining the sharp tailoring, sexy silhouettes and effortless edge Nader is known for. “As a queer woman, I wanted to celebrate the freedom to dress authentically,” she says of the collection’s intention. “Whether you feel best in a dress or a suit and tie, I want you to put these pieces on, walk into a room and feel confident and in charge.”
The accompanying campaign imagery is a masterclass in mixing and matching the capsule’s 46 co-designed pieces. Standout styles include The SJ Shirt & Tie, The Casting Jacket, The Backstage Bomber, The City Short and The Crawfish Brooch, an homage to Nader’s Louisiana roots.
Express x Sarah Jane Nader The SJ Shirt & Tie
Her namesake piece with a removable tie.
“Moving to New York gave me the confidence to make bolder choices and express who I am through fashion,” adds Nader. “That evolution, along with the influence of my family, shaped this collection.”
Fans will notice the names of her famous family members throughout the inventory: The Brooksie Dress, The Mae Pant, The Gan Vest, The Holland Jacket and The Breaux Coat, to name a few. Each of these pieces serves as a tribute to her closest people.
Express x Sarah Jane Nader The Brooksie Dress
Features a removable collar with tie-front cutout.
Express x Sarah Jane Nader The Mazzie Mini
Inspired by Nader’s original style icon, her grandma Mazzie.
Priced from $38 to $228, Express x Sarah Jane Nader is available now at Express.com and in select stores nationwide.