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Mad Men Fashion Recap: Death and (Hair) Dying
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Mad Men Fashion Recap: Death and (Hair) Dying

Mad Men blasted back on TV last night with a special two hour season premiere that asked more questions than it answered. Many spoilers are coming this way, so avert your eyes if you’ve yet to see it.

In episodes one and two, we see Betty go through a startling transformation, Megan become the stereotype of a soap opera star, Sally toughen up, and Peggy ease into her role as the “Don” of Cutler Gleason & Chaough. Guest appearances by Roger’s two ex-wives, Mona and Jane, really up the fashion game for this episode.

Click through to see all the memorable outfits the cast is wearing as the new season kicks off into 1968.

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Monday August 6th, 2012

Would You Rather…? Jessica Paré’s “Just Like Honey” Vs. Megan Draper’s “Zou Bisou”
Would You Rather?

Would You Rather…? Jessica Paré’s “Just Like Honey” Vs. Megan Draper’s “Zou Bisou”

Look’s like Jessica Paré‘s penchant for breaking into song unexpectedly isn’t limited to Don’s birthday party on Mad Men. The actress surprised show-goers when she jumped on stage to perform at two Jesus and Mary Chain concerts this weekend, Stereogum reports, and we think it’s safe to say she was channeling Megan Draper–at least a Read more →

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Tuesday June 12th, 2012

Costume Designer Janie Bryant on the Rising Hemlines and Loosened Morals of Mad Men Season Five
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Costume Designer Janie Bryant on the Rising Hemlines and Loosened Morals of Mad Men Season Five

If you are as obsessed with Mad Men as I am (which is a lot), then you know that Janie Bryant is the genius behind the costumes on the show. As the costume designer she sketches and plans costume ideas for each character, from Don to Trudy, some of which are custom made and others which are reworked from vintage pieces.

I met with Janie just before the season finale to find out how she works her magic on Mad Men and get the scoop on all the best outfits of the season.

Fashionista: What types of reference images do you use to inspire your designs? Vintage magazines? Classic films?

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