Patrick Schwarzenegger on Banana Republic’s ‘White Lotus’ Collection and Only Packing a Carry-On For Thailand: ‘I Probably Had Four Outfits for the Whole Seven Months’

variety.com:

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events Patrick Schwarzenegger‘s nude scene was one of the buzziest moments in the third season of “The White Lotus” but the actor is now in the spotlight for being clothed.

Schwarzenegger is the face of Banana Republic’s new campaign for its “White Lotus” collection, which officially becomes available to shop March 6.

The limited-edition apparel capsule is one of dozens of collections and merch drops inspired by the hit HBO show, including an H&M resort collection designed by the show’s costume designer Alex Bovaird.

The 24-piece lineup includes “ultra-packable” clothes, rich in Thailand-inspired hues such as turquoise, navy, red, and yellow, alongside graphic prints and fluid silhouettes. “It’s a lot more resort for spring and summer so it is perfect for right now,” says Schwarzenegger, who tells Variety he wore a custom Banana Republic suit from the ’90s for the show’s LA premiere. “Our heritage, rooted in travel, meets the world of “‘The White Lotus’ with a thoughtfully crafted collection that is both aspirational and attainable”, Meena Anvary, head of marketing for Banana Republic, said in a statement. “This collection celebrates a sense of discovery and wit through a premium lens.