J.C. Penney and Prabal Gurung are collaborating on a new line called "iMPOWER by Prababl Gurung for JCPenney." The 25-piece, size-inclusive collection of dresses and jumpsuits will also be made available for a brief period this spring to complement the warmer weather. All items are priced under $100, so consumers can find a fashionable outfit without breaking the bank. On March 2 at 12:00 am CST, the collection will go on sale.
"This collection is a celebration of diversity, inclusion and optimism and is an ode to the women who have held my hand and helped me grow," Gurung said in a statement. "To me, beauty is inclusion in every size, every color, and that is the world I live in and the world I wanted to create with this collection."
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J.C. Penney and Prabal Gurung Partner on a Women's Apparel Collection
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