Going Mad for Mad Men

by Jen on Friday, August 12, 2011


Last night I had the privilege of attending and shopping the store debut of the Banana Republic Mad Men collection, the just-launched collaboration between Banana Republic and the show's costume designer Janie Bryant. With no shortage of lace and leopard and plenty of pretty separates, the clothes are in great basic, retro-inspired cuts with just the right touch of sassiness- ideal for office ladies who want to inject a dose of personality into their work attire. I walked out with this classic and undeniably versatile lace shell in black, which I know will serve me very well throughout the seasons.

The Banana Republic Mad Men limited edition collection is available in stores now and here online (but not for long!). Will you be getting anything?


{with lovely, stylish girls Mina, Alicia, Melissa & Lisa}




{oh hello, Don & Betty Draper!}



Thanks again to Lisa Kwong for the invitation. Stay tuned for a full outfit post of what I wore on Monday. Happy Weekend!

22 comments

I can't wait to see more of this collection! I have seen some bloggers sporting the leopard trenchcoat the past few days and so far, it looks goooood. x

by Nikki on August 12, 2011 at 3:24 AM. #

Yayyy so much fun! I am in love with the leopard shoes!
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by Closet Fashionista on August 12, 2011 at 4:52 AM. #

I tried on that lace shell too. It looks kinda boxy on me. See how it looks on me here. Can't wait to see how you style it.

by PetiteLittleGirl on August 12, 2011 at 5:42 AM. #

I bought the cigarette pants online! I should get them soon and hopefully, won't need a lot of alterations (a lot of the pieces I tried yesterday were just too big for me!)...I did end up buying a scarf. Will show soon...

by CynthiaC on August 12, 2011 at 6:19 AM. #

Love the shoes at the top..I hope this collection reaches the UK as well?

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by Goguma on August 12, 2011 at 6:42 AM. #

Oh you all look so stylish, Mad Men is one of my favourite TV shows, not to mention Don Draper being the best character ever! :) I wish I could afford more of these pieces, hopefully they're still available when I head to Las Vegas and fingers crossed I can find a better deal!

Have a nice weekend Jen xo!

by Jess ♡ on August 12, 2011 at 7:29 AM. #

I'm loving the BR Mad Men Collection. Love the sweater and now want the leopard print trench!

by Alicia on August 12, 2011 at 7:35 AM. #

I can't seriously wait any longer to put my hands in one or many items from the collection!

Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

by CessOviedo on August 12, 2011 at 7:41 AM. #

You look absolutely beautiful!

by Lindsay on August 12, 2011 at 7:50 AM. #

I got that lace shell too! I ordered online (got too lazy to attend the event last night!) and I got the dress you have a picture of there on the hanger. I'm crossing my fingers everything will fit!

by Elaine A (TOBeautyReviews) on August 12, 2011 at 8:55 AM. #

Wow, such GORGEOUS textures, Jen!

Lucky, lucky girl!

xx{ish.},
Mae Lu @ thereafterish.!

by thereafterish on August 12, 2011 at 8:57 AM. #

Love the collection and Mad Men!

by Sweet Harvest Moon on August 12, 2011 at 9:51 AM. #

It was great seeing you last night as well as all the other stylish bloggers in attendance, Jen. That's a great photo of us! Hope you get lots of wear out of your new purchase. (I still have to hem my cigarette pants.)

by lisa on August 12, 2011 at 12:15 PM. #

These photos are so beautiful!

by Megan on August 12, 2011 at 1:04 PM. #

What a great collaboration! How cool is it that you were able to attend an event like this? I wish I lived closer to fashion action!

by Ashley on August 12, 2011 at 3:40 PM. #

I'm so excited to see this collection- I have a trip to Banana Republic planned for this weekend. In the meantime, I love seeing my cardigan enjoying the collection :) I can't wait to see how you'll style the black lace shell, I know you'll pair it with all kinds of beautiful things.
xox,
Cee

by Cee on August 12, 2011 at 8:45 PM. #

oh i have yet to see the collection in person. it looks so lovely online but i'm wary of how it'll fit petites. can't wait to see how you style what you end up getting!

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by kileen on August 12, 2011 at 9:23 PM. #

So bummed I missed out on this, all you ladies look absolutely stunning! The lace shell is incredible, I can't wait to see you in it! Hope you're having a great weekend my love :)

Alex xoxo

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by Alexandra on August 12, 2011 at 9:47 PM. #

did you get anything cute from the collection? i love all the lace stuff they have! :)

by jessica on August 12, 2011 at 11:32 PM. #

Yup, looking to snag that same lace shell!

by Canadianpetite on August 13, 2011 at 1:02 AM. #

so cool!! you look like you had a fantastic time at this event!! i'm so excited can't wait to see this collection!! mad men outfits are always so insanely gorgeous and dapper!!

i love your top!! it's very valentino-ish!!

ps. haha i know what you mean about the leopard.. normally when it's not the "normal" leopard colors it's usually an extremely awful interpretation!

by Lisa on August 14, 2011 at 11:27 PM. #

I love the Mad Men style!!

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by Allyson on August 15, 2011 at 1:31 PM. #

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