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Banana Republic’s Simon Kneen Wants to See More of This on Mad Men

Apr 14, 2013 @ 3:00 pm
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The third episode of Mad Men season six airs tonight, and with it are sure to come many more amazing pieces of sartorial eye candy! Last week, the Drapers, Olsons, and Holloways made a triumphant return, as we saw Don devolve to his old philandering ways, Betty venture to the East Village in search of a very lost girl, and Peggy take the reigns at her new job. InStyle caught up with Banana Republic creative director Simon Kneen—who co-created a collection with Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant—at the brand’s fall preview in New York, where he ruminated on what he would like to see more of on the show. “Obviously, amazing clothes,” Kneen told InStyle.com. “I hope it gets a little more upbeat, because it was getting darker and darker and darker. But that’s Mad Men, I suppose.” We second that! Tune in to AMC tonight at 10/9c to see all the well-styled drama unfold.

Plus, get the scoop on last week’s Mad Men outfits!

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Kate Middleton Fans, Brace Yourselves: Banana Republic to Collaborate With Issa London

Apr 12, 2013 @ 11:10 am

Continuing its push for quality collaborationsBanana Republic has just announced its latest: The retailer is teaming up with Kate and Pippa Middleton-loved British designer Daniella Helayel of Issa London. Debuting this August, the nearly 40-piece line merges the signature elements of each label—Banana Republic’s roots in travel-wear and Issa London’s feminine silhouettes. ”We were immediately inspired by Banana Republic’s heritage of safari adventures when we dreamed up this collection together,” Banana Republic Creative Director Simon Keenan said. Expect fun prints like zebra leopard on Issa’s figure-flattering wrap dresses, as well as pebbled envelope clutches, leather-wrapped bangles, and gold chain statement necklaces. Prices for clothing will range from $70 to $150 for clothing, and $40 to $150 for accessories. Repli-Kates, mark your calendars—raiding Banana Republic stores and bananarepublic.com starts August 6th.

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Mad Men for Banana Republic: Now In Stores!

Feb 27, 2013 @ 10:48 am
Banana Republic Mad MenCourtesy Photo (3)

The third Mad Men for Banana Republic capsule collection hits Banana Republic stores and bananarepublic.com today! Co-designed by the show’s costume designer, Janie Bryant, the late 60s-mod inspired line includes vivid graphic shift dresses, statement jewelry and neckties, and (of course) the perfectly tailored suit, as well as pieces taken directly from the show. “The green and blue shift minidress (above) is a dress that Megan actually wore in the promotions from last season,” Bryant told InStyle.com. Prices range from $50 to $140 for women and $45 to $375 for men, and accessories starting at $30 for women and $45 for men. Head over to bananarepublic.com to start shopping now.

And see more looks from the collection below!

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Banana Republic’s Mad Men Collection: See The First Photos!

Feb 21, 2013 @ 5:50 pm
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Mad Men’s Megan Draper (played by Jessica Paré) is more than just a character—she’s a muse! Don Draper’s wife was award-winning costume designer Janie Bryant’s main inspiration when she went to work on the new capsule collection for Banana Republic, which hits stores and bananarepublic.com February 27, and we’ve got a peek at the first six looks in the collection. “The green and blue shift minidress is a dress that Megan actually wore in the promotions from last season,” Bryant told InStyle.com. Prices for apparel range from $50 to $140 for women and $45 to $375 for men, with accessories starting at $30 for women and $45 for men. See the first complete looks (including the show’s main attraction: the perfectly tailored men’s suit), along with their character inspirations, in the gallery.

Meghan Blalock

Mad Men Returns April 7, Banana Republic Collection Out February 27

Jan 23, 2013 @ 11:19 am
Banana Republic Mad MenCourtesy of Banana Republic; Frank Ockenfels/AMC

Don Draper fans, mark your calendars: AMC’s hit show Mad Men will return to the air at 9/8c on Sunday, April 7th! To coincide with the show’s return, Banana Republic has also just announced the release date for its third capsule collection inspired by program, this time incorporating a late-60s mod inspiration audiences saw in the fifth season. Available in select stores and online at bananarepublic.com Wednesday, February 27, the line of 50-plus designs will once again be co-designed by Emmy-winning Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant, and will include the era’s popular shift dress with shorter hemlines, keyhole details, and checked capris, as well as geometric accessories like a mirrored heel shoe and graphic scarves. Prices for apparel will range from $50 to $140 for women and $45 to $375 for men, with accessories ranging between $30 and $128 for women and $45 to $70 for men. We can’t wait to see this collection in full!

Plus, see last year’s Banana Republic + Mad Men line in the gallery.

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Milly for Banana Republic: Coming May 2013

Jan 7, 2013 @ 10:27 am

Banana Republic has gone mod with Mad Men and 19th-century with Anna Karenina for its collaborations—and now it’s getting some modern preppy inspiration from Milly! The retailer announced today that they teamed up with Milly designer Michelle Smith for a capsule collection set to hit stores this summer. Inspired by the easy-breezy lifestyle of the Hamptons, the lineup contains 46 pieces for women and 16 items for men (this also counts as Smith’s first-ever foray into menswear design). The items feature six of Milly’s classic prints, as well as one never-before-seen pattern created just for the collection. The women’s offerings include woven colorblock maxi dresses, embroidered mini-skirts, and patterned shorts—ranging in price from $45 to $175—in summer colors like lime, coral, and navy, as well as accessories like jewelry, handbags, and lightweight scarves, which range from $39.50 to $130. Menswear runs from $25 to $65. The line will be available in May 2013, both online and in stores.

Plus, see Banana’s Anna Karenina collection!

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Banana Republic’s Anna Karenina Collection: Available Now!

Oct 31, 2012 @ 1:11 pm
Anna Karenina Banana RepublicCourtesy of Banana Republic (3); Focus Features

After announcing its Anna Karenina-inspired capsule collection this summer, Banana Republic has put the goods on shelves (both brick-and-mortar and virtual)! The designs, by Banana’s Creative Director Simon Kneen (inset), have a 1950s feeleven though the film, based on Leo Tolstoy’s classic novel, takes place in 1870s Russiathanks to costume designer Jacqueline Durran’s Dior New Look-inspired ensembles for the film. “You always take something that’s inspiring, and make it modern and relevant,” Kneen told InStyle.com. “We took the simplicity of the 1950s couture shapes—how architectural they were—and worked them back into the 1870s.” The film, starring Keira Knightley and Jude Law, opens in theaters November 16, but to tide you over check out the entire Banana Republic Anna Karenina collection in the gallery below. Clothing ranges in price from $59 to $500, with shoes and accessories retailing for $29 to $225. Then, head over to bananarepublic.com (and select Banana Republic stores) to start shopping!

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Banana Republic’s Anna Karenina Collection: Exclusive First Look!

Oct 23, 2012 @ 3:30 pm
Anna Karenina Banana RepublicCourtesy of Banana Republic and Focus Features

Before Anna Karenina—starring Keira Knightley and Jude Law—hits theaters on November 16, die-hard fans of the classic novel can surround themselves with regal (and festive) Russian fare! Banana Republic (who is quite fond of entertainment-driven collections, given the retailer’s ongoing Mad Men collaboration) is giving InStyle.com an exclusive sneak peek of the limited-edition Anna Karenina capsule collection, which was inspired by the film’s 19th-century fashion and styled and curated by its costume designer, Jacqueline Durran. “It’s really about taking key elements of that time period—sophisticated color, fabrics, and beautiful detailing—and translating that into an updated wardrobe,” Simon Kneen, Banana Republic’s Creative Director and Executive Vice President of Design told InStyle.com. “Small touches such as lace and fur embellishments portray a classic sense of luxury without requiring a full look that may feel ‘costumey.’ Even if incorporating vintage pieces, you shouldn’t don a full 19th-century look. Instead, mix and match with more modern pieces to keep it current.” The men’s and women’s offerings—check out the original sketches by Kneen and Durran above—include apparel, ranging in price from $59 to $500, as well as shoes and accessories that will retail from $29 to $225. The Anna Karenina collection hits Banana Republic stores and bananarepublic.com on Tuesday, October 30. In the meantime, click through the gallery below to see all the looks!

Meghan Blalock