From ‘DWTS’ to Designer: Sarah Jane Nader Hits Another Milestone With First-Ever Fashion Collab
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From ‘DWTS’ to Designer: Sarah Jane Nader Hits Another Milestone With First-Ever Fashion Collab

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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.”

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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.

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Express x Sarah Jane Nader The SJ Shirt & Tie

Express x Sarah Jane Nader The SJ Shirt & Tie

$88 at express

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

Express x Sarah Jane Nader The Brooksie Dress

$98 at express

Features a removable collar with tie-front cutout.

Express x Sarah Jane Nader The Mae Pant

Express x Sarah Jane Nader The Mae Pant

$98 at express

Paired with The Mae Blazer ($168) and The Mae Vest ($98).

Express x Sarah Jane Nader The Mazzie Mini

Express x Sarah Jane Nader The Mazzie Mini

$98 at express

Inspired by Nader’s original style icon, her grandma Mazzie.

Express x Sarah Jane Nader The City Short

Express x Sarah Jane Nader The City Short

$98 at express

Paired with The Backstage Bomber ($168).

Priced from $38 to $228, Express x Sarah Jane Nader is available now at Express.com and in select stores nationwide.

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