Banana Republic’s Mad Men collab collection from last fall was a surprise hit for the retailer. And the demand for Sixties fashion shows no signs of slowing down, if the recent Chanel couture “airplane” and new TV shows like Pan Am are any indication. The retailer just announced today that it will release a second Mad Men-inspired collection. The collection, designed by Banana Republic in collaboration with Mad Men costume designer, Janie Bryant, will include 40 pieces of apparel and jewelry, for both men and women.
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Fashion News Roundup: Karl Lagerfeld’s New Kitten Eats Paper, Gisele’s Lingerie Brand Is Going Global, and Anna Wintour and Scarlett Johansson Are Partying for Obama
Gisele Is Taking Her Lingerie Brand Global: Gisele’s lingerie brand is less than a year old, but she’s going for world domination with it. It’s already sold in Latin America, Portugal, Japan, and Israel. {WWD, subscription required.}
Christian Siriano Is Designing Bridalwear: This makes perfect sense, though its timing with Heidi’s divorce is just that much more heartbreaking *sob*. Siriano tweeted that it was an exclusive collection with Nordstrom. Next up: white satin pumps at Payless? {NYMag}
Karl Lagerfeld’s New Kitten Likes to Eat Paper: This item made it into WWD. That is all. {WWD, subscription required.)
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Accessories
Here Are 10 Great Bags That Cost Less Than $300 (We Even Found an Alexander Wang)
Sometimes it feels like everyone in New York City is carrying either a Proenza Schouler PS1 or a huge Chanel bag. While dropping $2,000 on a bag is an “investment” for some people, for others it’s just plain out of reach. We were convinced that there had to be fantastic, high-quality, well-designed bags out there for less than $300 (which don’t make you resort to buying Kardashian knock-off bags.) And we were right!
From the high street stores to some of our favorite designers–like Alexander Wang and Marc Jacobs–we found 10 bags to fit most budgets (we’re talking $300 or under here) and pretty much any style.
Click through to see our finds.
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A friendly reminder: Banana Republic’s Mad Men inspired collection goes on sale today at select BR stores. I had the chance to try it on yesterday, and trust me, it’s actually good. You’ll never want to wear to jeans and tee shirts again. Read more »
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Exclusive: Banana Republic’s Simon Kneen and Janie Bryant Dish on Their Favorite Pieces from the New Mad Men for Banana Republic Line
By Steff YotkaIf you’re not excited about the upcoming Mad Men-inspired collection for Banana Republic, there’s probably something wrong with you.
Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant collaborated with Banana Republic creative director Simon Kneen on looks fit for a modern day Don, Betty, Peggy and Roger that will make your Mad Men costume parties so much easier.The fabulous line launches August 11 in Banana Republic stores.
Luckily for us, we got some inside scoop on the collab right from the source – Janie and Simon themselves! Here’s what they had to say:
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Streetwalker
Street Style: Coco Young Wears ’90s Banana Republic and Likes To Photograph Boys
Name: Coco Young
Age: 21
Occupation: Model, Photographer
Agency: Wilhemina
How would you describe your style? Really sexy.
What’s your favorite thing about your job? Traveling, but it’s also my least favorite thing about it.
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Banana Republic Launches Mad Men-Inspired Line With Janie Bryant: Here’s the Complete Collection
The Banana Republic/Mad Men marketing partnership is one of the smartest things Gap, Inc. has done strategy-wise over the last five years. Now the two entities are taking their collaboration a step further, creating an actual collection inspired by the hit television series.
“Working with Janie [Bryant, Mad Men's costume designer] to gain a true understanding of the Mad Men look and feel was a delight,” Banana Republic Creative Director Simon Kneen said in a statement. “Janie was instrumental in helping us achieve the series aesthetic and standard of authenticity with this capsule collection.”
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Are you sick of her yet? No? Well, here’s what Kate Middleton bought on the high street yesterday. (Yes, even Sloane Rangers like affordable retailers.)
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Fashion News Roundup: Kate Middleton Shops at Banana, a Little Boy Gets a Leg Wax, and Dr. Martens Launched a Clothing Line
Kate Middleton Shops at Banana Republic: Continuing her tour of high street stores to (ostensibly) shop for her honeymoon, Kate was spotted in Banana Republic buying summer clothes yesterday. Showing amazing discretion, Banana refused to reveal which pieces the future princess purchased. {TelegraphUK}
Mom Lets Her Little Boy Try a Leg Wax: After watching his mom and her friends wax their eyebrows, the boy insisted that he wanted to try it. His mom obliged by putting a tiny bit on his leg fluff. The result is eardrum-shattering. (Hey, it’s never to early to learn manscaping.) {HuffPo}
Dr. Martens Launched a Clothing Line: Riding the current tide of 90s nostalgia, Doc Martens just launched its clothing line, which contains lots of checked dresses. {The Independent}
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Reviews
Banana Republic Fall 2011: Dunaway-Esque
Banana Republic showed their fall collection yesterday on the second floor of the Bowery hotel, set to a live, soulful soundtrack by A Fine Frenzy. For fall, Banana Republic is falling instep with the ’70s trend in a major way–looks were described as “Dunaway-esque” on the line sheet. Creative director Simon Kneen sent out menswear-inspired pants and drape front pencil skirts in browns and camels paired with knits in mustard, tomato and plum over silk blouses. There were flashes of winter white too, as well as animal prints here and there on lady like gloves and swing coats. The collection felt luxe, cozy, and inviting despite the steamy temps inside the venue. Also The Daily Show‘s Aasif Mandvi and Samantha Bee were inexplicably there. New campaign stars maybe? That would be awesome.
Check out the fall collection.
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Shopping
Banana Republic’s Summer Dress Collection Will Complete Your Warm Weather Wardrobe
If you’re like me, one of the best parts of going on vacation is buying clothes to wear on said vacation. I’m off to Spain and Morocco in April, thus currently on the hunt for long, flowing dresses that are comfortable and of course pretty.
Luckily for those of us near a Banana Republic (aka everyone), creative director Simon Kneen‘s summer dress collection delivers. Whether or not you’re about to embark on an epic holiday, there’s a dress in here for you. In fact, there are over 70 styles to choose from, ranging from Saturday morning casual to black tie appropriate. And of course, the price is nothing to balk at: from $69.50 to $298, you can probably afford to buy more than one.
Click through to check out our top looks from the collection, which debuted last week at Indochine in New York.
**Photos courtesy of the Billy Farrell Agency.
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Here’s what Banana Republic’s Simon Kneen recommends getting for your friends and family this holiday. Read more »
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