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Gola Stadium Sneakers in Black

The Stadium Sneakers stand at the helm of this new collab, and they are the perfect sporty symbol for wearing with workout wear and casual outfits alike. They channel soccer style to the max with a unique stitching pattern on the leather upper and a contrasting rubber gum sole, but the shoes are also infused with feminine details from the light pink logos on the heels and sides to the thick ribbon laces.

"Our only-at-Anthro, exclusive Stadium Sneakers are limited edition, which were concepted by the Anthropologie creative team and produced by Gola," says Heather Mineau, the Divisional Merchandise Manager at Anthropologie. "They boast a sporty style that is inspired by traditional soccer cleats with unique stitching techniques and an unexpected twist of satin ribbon for laces."

Gola x Anthropologie Runner Cropped Baby Tee

Oh, baby! We love a baby tee, and this cropped iteration from the collab is a great everyday wear, whether it's paired with sweat-wicking leggings or baggy jeans. The white trim on the arms and collar meet a deep green background, plus this look earns you some nice street cred, since the Gola logo sits along the chest.

Gola x Anthropologie Boxer Shorts

Anthro and Gola hopped on the boxer shorts trendso stylishly. These breezy cotton bottoms with an elastic waistband are plastered with a funky repeat logo pattern to help you switch up your on- and off-the-court looks.

Gola x Anthropologie Shoulder Bag

This bag is everything! It's equal parts practical and pretty, thanks to the adorable bow on the strap. The body itself assumes the classic stripes you find on Gola shoe. It's made from nylon and mesh paneling, plus the little bit of green lining makes for the perfect eye-catching accent.

Gola x Anthropologie Team Jersey Dress

We're total suckers for sporty dresses, and this long-sleeved jersey design from the new collaboration looks like the ideal post-workout uniform! It's super tenniscore at heart, since it boasts a classic buttoned collar and some bold, game-changing stripes that run along the chest and arms.

Gola x Anthropologie Runner Baby Tee

Sport this figure-fitting baby tee on your next hot girl walk to instantly pump up your energy. It still gives a good sporty effect from the pink striped logo design, but you could style it just as easily with a mini skort or jeans since the baby tee fit is universally flattering and femme.

Gola Stadium Sneakers in White

The Stadium Sneakers are also available to snag in this stark white colorway that's complemented by green side stripes and ribbon laces. The mixed materials along the inside and outside of the low-profile shoe bring an undeniably unique, head-turning vibe to your footwear game!

Gola x Anthropologie Base Jump Parachute Pants

These green parachute pants might just be our favorite piece from the Anthropologie x Gola collection (along with the exclusive sneaker styles, of course)! They're crafted from a fabric that's both breathable and water-resistant, so they'll stand up to any sort of trek. Both the stretchy waistband and ankle openings are adjustable by discreet drawstrings, plus these pants have two front pockets for stowing away any essentials you'll need to keep close on your next mountain hike or city walk.

Gola x Anthropologie Hat Trick Windbreaker

This colorblocked windbreaker feels super retro! It's impressively lightweight and breathable, all while supplying a good amount of coverage along your arms and midsection. If you need a bit more airflow from this long-sleeved look, just zip down the sporty striped collar.

Gola x Anthropologie Jogger Sweatpants

These aren't your average gray sweatpants. The subtly tapered leg is met with some expertly-executed panel seaming and two massive pockets that can hold everything you need for a workout or evening walk. The waistline is adjustable with an easy drawstring to complete any laid-back look.

Gola x Anthropologie Bowler Bag

This chic bowler bag is the perfect statement piece to tie your outfits together. It comes with a detachable shoulder strap, so customizing your get-up is super easy! The bold stripes and Gola logo patch truly make this bag one you can't miss.

Gola x Anthropologie Blaze Sweat Shorts

These pink lounge shorts make lazy days so much more stylish. The elastic waistband ensures they always fit comfortably, plus there are two pockets for holding your phone, fave lip balms, or any other necessities you need within reach.

Gola x Anthropologie Hooded Sweatshirt

For chillier days (or even workout warm-ups), this floral sweatshirt keeps you nice and cozy. The cotton and polyester fabrication gives a super-soft feel, so you'll feel swarmed in warmth no matter where you take this pullover!

Gola x Anthropologie Ringer Graphic Tee

This ringer tee channels retro fashion in the coolest way with contrasting green trim and a bold patterned logo everyone will recognize.

Gola x Anthropologie Sling Bag

This handy-dandy floral sling bag fits snugly around your body and makes your belongings really easy to access. From hometown visits to faraway vacations, there's a spot for carrying everything – it has three secure pockets to keep things in check!

Floral Mini Dress

I want to live in this dress all summer long! It has a super 90's vibe with the midi cut, femme cap sleeves, and contrasting lining along the neck. The tiny bow in the center makes it all the better. Worn with some ballet flats, you've got yourself a no-fail summer outfit!

High Rise Khaki Trousers

These insanely wide khaki trousers mean business. They flare out generously, so you can still feel breezy and free in the summer heat. They boast some subtle pleats that land along the waistline.

Pointelle Tank Top

This piece is like your classic white tank, except elevated with feminine vibes. The arm holes, neckline, and button front are all lined with lacy, scalloped trim that's timeless yet fresh. It looks exceptional alongside the rest of the Gap x Dôen collection!

Cropped Floral Cami

You can snag this cami to go with the collection's midi skirt, or sport it on its own. Either way, you'll look stunning in the best summer florals!

Linen-Blend Cardigan

I consider this piece the *perfect* summer cardi. It's made with a loose, breezy knit that'll keep you covered even in chilly evenings!

Organic Cotton Eyelet Big Shirt

This loose button-up with an eyelet-covered collar will follow your summer wardrobe into fall and winter with ease.

Ballet Flats

If you don't have a good pair of ballet flats by now, it's time to hop on the hype! They're one of the trendiest shoe silhouettes of the summer, but more importantly, they provide your feet the utmost comfort without beckoning too much sweat. This navy shade that's part of the new collection will work well with denim bottoms, khaki pants, maxi skirts, and beyond.

Eyelet Midi Dress

Did someone say dreamy? This square-neck white eyelet mini dress buttons all the way up to some darling ruched shoulder straps. The three-tier design flares out for a loose fit. Your nextwhite party outfitawaits with this whimsical white maxi. It comes complete with tons of tiny eyelets and ruffle trim to make your look feel magical.

High Rise Denim Trousers

Following the same shape as the khaki trousers in the Gap x Dôen collection, this denim number feels a touch more chic than your average pair of jeans. The off-center button closure and symmetrical pleat work supply something a lil' different for maximum style.

Floral Midi Skirt

Crafted in the same adorable florals, this maxi skirt is the ultimate compliment to any white tank or tee – especially for summertime. The bright red trim along the top and bottom amp up the visual interest even more, although you'll already be turning heads when you wear it.

Kids Logo Tote Bag

To commemorate the collaboration, Gap x Dôen are promoing a practical kids tote bag. This one's navy and cream colorway is sure to match with every one of your ensembles!

The Gap x Dôen collection launched Friday, May 17. It hosts 51 pieces for women and kids that marry Gap's classic denim and khaki fabrications with Dôen's feminine florals. The capsule's pricing ranges from $20 to $158.

The pieces are absolute wardrobe staples, but are also easily pair-able with other statement pieces you might already have in your closet!

The Gap x Dôen collection includes a white eyelet milkmaid dress, a gingham dress, a pinstripe button-down shirt, denim barn jacket, ultra-wide khaki pants, a dainty floral dress, baggy jeans, Mary Jane flats, a navy knit blouse, and so much more.

The sisters serving as the face of the new collaboration, Lily and Ruby Aldridge, were tapped by Dôen-founding Margaret and Katherine Kleveland for their shared love for Gap.

“Growing up, our mom was the quintessential Gap woman: Her classic style was formative in our own personal style and design ambitions from an early age,” Margaret told Vogue. “To be able to partner with an iconic brand that provides the same nostalgic feeling that we aim to create with our designs is truly surreal.”

“We’ve worn Gap since we were little,” Lily also told Vogue. “The quality and craftsmanship of this collaboration live up to the standard and it’s at Gap prices! We love Gap, and we love Gap prices!”

​In which episode does JJ die?

JJ dies at the end of Outer Banks season 4 episode 10, "The Blue Crown" after rescuing Kiara from his father Chandler Groff. "I feel mad, betrayed, disappointed and heartbroken to say the least," Bruder adds. "JJ went through a lot of crap through the show and he was the one character who deserved his happy ending the most. When the series first came out, people fell in love with JJ and [Kiara]."

While the cast obviously found out about the ending while filming, fans are frustrated with how they chose to promote the show. "Obviously the cast can’t spoil a character death, but to blatantly lie and mislead fans by saying that Jiara was 'evergrowing' and fans would be happy with how the season plays out?" Bruder says. "Jiara fans deserved so much better than what we got, ESPECIALLY when they knew they were killing JJ off."

Why are Outer Banks fans so upset?

The show is the kind of phenomenon that made instant stars out of its cast, but it also made waves because of how the first season portrayed issues like classism, substance abuse, and domestic abuse. "As someone who has been around domestic abuse, I think the handling of the character JJ was detrimental culturally," another fan (who would like to remain anonymous) says. "The character suffered abuse at the hands of a man who was not even his biological father, and the writers almost framed it as if that was okay because in the beginning, his father loved him. Instead of telling a story to victims of abuse about hope and making it through trials, the writers went the opposite way. I also find it interesting that they stated this was a planned death. I think writing a character who is suffering from anxiety and clear mental health issues as well as abuse who is very young like JJ only to let him fall in love and kill him right when he starts to feel happiness doesn’t necessarily make a lot of sense narratively."

Another viewer adds that ending JJ's story that way felt "disrespectful...especially when in an interview following the episode, one of the creators literally referred to his death as pointless." She even says "it feels almost like the show died along with him."

Actress Madelyn Cline (Sarah Cameron) called JJ the "heart of Outer Banks"and for a lot of fans, JJ also became a beacon of hope, a reminder that you can endure, persevere, and come out stronger on the other side. Since the first season of the show dropped during April 2020, it's been one consistent, fun thing for TV fans since the COVID-19 pandemic began, which makes the loss feel even greater.

"Seeing him die at the hands of another abusive father was honestly kind of sickening," the viewer adds. "It’s also unfortunate that his death didn’t seem to mean anything. A character death like this would be one thing if it meant something. If he had died protecting his friends or actively protecting Kiara, rather than having already saved her and then getting killed afterward, it might’ve be easier to get past."

"It’s like a connection to something good and steady was just broken," X user @onlykiep4l says. "Killing a character that has literally gone trough so much trauma and was finally happy just doesn’t make sense. It’s not just the character that’s gone — it feels like a part of the show has ended too."

Why does JJ get killed off?

Rumors have been circulating for years about behind-the-scenes drama between actors Rudy Pankow and Madison Bailey, which has fans believing Rudy asked to be written off the show(for the record, Outer Banks creators Josh & Jonas Pate and Shannon Burke have said it was the plan from the beginning). With Rudy's exit, the writers had a difficult choice in front of them. JJ isn't the kind of guy to abandon his friends, meaning the writers obviously felt like killing him was the only option. But according to an additional viewer, "Outer Banks hasn't been that type of show."

"To attempt to turn this fun, summer, boat show into some dark, depressing story where the heart of the show is gone destroys everything that the show started out as," she says.

Another anonymous fan calls the choice "a character assassination," adding other moments from the season that feel like a different character than the one fans have come to love: barely reacting to John B. and Sarah's pregnancy announcement, or to the fact Rafe had come to talk to Kiara — especially after his reaction to Rafe catcalling Kie in the first season is a moment that led fans to ship them in the first place.

The fan continues by calling JJ's treatment a "lack of respect" toward the character. "The fact that the writers tried to make us dislike him, to soften the blow of him dying. It didn’t work. It has everyone distraught because many people’s favorite character ended up dying after 'finding happiness' for about 10 minutes in Episode 10."

​Does Sarah get pregnant in Outer Banks season 4?

But JJ's death isn't the only moment that has fans reeling. In addition to the fact viewers are saying the Pogues barely reacted to the death of their lifelong best friend, Pope is now a murderer and Kiara makes an absolutely chilling vow to get revenge on Groff — a far cry from the characters we fell in love with in season 1.

"Outside of the JJ of it all, a lot of plot lines/dynamics in part 2 felt off," one of our anonymous fans continues. "Sarah’s pregnancy plot line, especially when coupled with the quote from a creator about ‘giving her a baby specifically because she wasn’t ready’ feels incredibly tone deaf given the current state of things here in the US. The fact that there wasn’t even a conversation of if she wanted to continue with the pregnancy felt very icky. Overall, episodes 1-4 of this season did feel like Outer Banks, but everything after that felt like it was from an entirely different piece of media."

However, some fans are excited to see where the show goes from here. "JJ was such a strong character and his presence will obviously be missed, [but] I am excited to see how the Pogues react and what they do to get revenge on Groff," Virginia McGrew says in an email. "I also think that the scene of JJ dying with Kiara was extremely well done and emotional, making his passing even sadder. I ultimately believe that JJ’s passing serves as a reminder of the themes the show."

"JJ made the group even more aware of friendship, the importance of chosen family, and loyalty, which was seen throughout the season and especially in the finale," she continues. "Now that he is gone, the other Pogues will have to step up even more, creating a shift in their dynamic. While many believe that Outer Banks might not be worth watching after this finale, I truly think that it is only going to get even deeper and more interesting."