Janie Bryant

I don’t know about you, but I’m in love with Banana Republic’s latest capsule collection inspired by Mad Men’s Megan Draper. Co-designed by costume director Janie Bryant, the pieces certainly have that retro-feel, what with the mod shapes, geometric patterns, and short-ish hemlines – totally my steeze! Too bad the Zou Bisou dress didn’t make the cut. Maybe next time? Nevertheless, come February 27th, I will be making my way to a Banana Republic store to inject that 60’s flare into my spring wardrobe.

But let’s not forget about the boys…ahem…men. Menswear collection includes a couple of “Don Draper Casual Friday” looks, as well as a super sexy/super sleek blue suit, that I can’t wait to get for le bf!

Are you excited for the second Mad Men collection from Banana Republic? What are your fave pieces?

Menswear looks after the jump!

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Banana Republic x Mad Men Collection is now in stores! The show’s Emmy-winning costume designer Janie Bryant collaborated with the retailer to create a 65-piece capsule collection of clothing, accessories, and shoes inspired by the uber-popular show.

You can expect to see a lot of 60’s silhouettes, leopard prints and grown-up florals galore, tailored suiting and dresses, and the cutest classic pumps I’ve seen in a long while. I absolutely loved the cream lace dress from the collection, as well as lace tops (that come in both black and white), which to me, are classic pieces that will never go out of style.

The clothes are definitely reminiscent of the show, but aren’t at all costumey. “The collection for Banana Republic is amazingly modern and chic and contemporary, in terms of cuts and fabric,” says Bryant. Because, presumably, not everyone is blessed with Joan Holloway’s killer hourglass proportions.

Banana Republic x Mad Men ($13-$475) collection is now available online and in stores.