Going Bananas Over “Mad Men” Fashions
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Thursday, June 30th, 2011
Christina Hendricks, Joan Harris on "Mad Men" (amctv.com)
Hello there, shoppers! If you are bananas about “Mad Men,” not only the characters and their story lines but especially their clothes, you are in for a treat at Banana Republic.
Beginning August 11, in stores and online at bananarepublic.com, shoppers will be able to shop from the first-ever “Mad Men”-inspired collection designed by Banana Republic in collaboration with AMC and “Mad Men” Emmy® Award-winning Costume Designer Janie Bryant.
Inspired by the Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning AMC series “Mad Men,” which returns for a fifth season in early 2012, the Banana Republic “Mad Men” capsule offers a modern take on the 1960s era with a Banana Republic spin. The collection features roughly 65 pieces of apparel and accessories for men and women.
“Working with Janie to gain a true understanding of the ‘Mad Men’ look and feel was a delight,” says Banana Republic Creative Director Simon Kneen. “Janie was instrumental in helping us achieve the series aesthetic and standard of authenticity with this capsule collection, offering sketches, her own inspirations and actual artifacts from the production set to help inspire the ‘Mad Men’ within all of us.”
The men’s collection includes knit sweaters, tailored suit separates and fitted trousers, as well as classic accessories including cotton pocket squares, silk ties, tie bars and fedora hats. The women’s pieces include chic trench coats, tailored dresses, high-waisted skirts, silk tie-neck blouses and statement accessories like leopard print pump heels.
For more on the collection, follow Banana Republic’s Facebook page and amctv.com/madmen.
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
PS. Don’t forget about Pretty People Vintage’s grand opening tomorrow, which includes a chance to win a gorgeous Marc Jacobs clutch!
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