Banana Republic's 'Mad Men' Is Back: A Preview Of The New Spring Collection (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post Canada     First Posted: 02/21/2012 1:45 pm   Updated: 05/15/2012 8:02 pm

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We are counting down the days until we get to see Don Draper waltz across the small screen again. (For those of you counting, 'Mad Men' is set to premiere on AMC on Sunday, March 25 at 9 p.m.)

But it's not just the series premiere of the ad-men show we're excited about. On March 1, the latest 'Mad Men' collection at Banana Republic will hit store shelves.

Last year, the line's smattering of polished dresses, smart suits and versatile accessories were snapped up almost immediately by style lovers across North America.

And judging by this sneak peek of the collection, we bet the line will be an equally hot commodity this spring.

Designed by Banana Republic in collaboration with Emmy Award-winning 'Mad Men' Costume Designer Janie Bryant, the collection features more than 40 pieces of apparel and jewelry for men and women and embodies the style tenets of the time, including polished sportswear and chic essentials.

"Spring delivers a whole new palette and gave us an excuse to draw from different scenes and wardrobe from the show as inspiration. Janie’s perspective was invaluable in helping us create a collection that is both chic and modern, while remaining true to the aesthetic of the 1960s era," says Simon Kneen, creative director, Banana Republic.

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Who doesn't love a good sneak peek -- especially when it comes to home decor, fashion or beauty products? In this regular feature, we'll take you behind the scenes of some of style's biggest and most ...
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CheekySpoon
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07:27 PM on 02/22/2012
David Gandy is yummy!
07:25 PM on 02/22/2012
I think Banana Republic may be too tame for mt Jon Hamm fantasies....(sigh)
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Wistfulslinking
World traveller, bon-vivant, writer..
04:51 PM on 02/22/2012
Last year's BR "Mad Men" collection was abysmal.

Not one voice was remotely akin to the clothing on the show or accurate to the clothing of the early sixties.

Bad designs, shoddy construction, and cheap fabrics.

NOTHING was enticing.
09:04 AM on 02/22/2012
Finally clothes for adults ! I love all these, the mens line look very stylish and fit the body very well, the women look like women ( finally ), I love this look, bravo !!
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summer261987
if only~~
04:29 AM on 02/22/2012
love it! it's 50-ish but not old and boring :)
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jamuelle
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01:21 AM on 02/22/2012
If a certain red head can't fit into those clothes, which I know she can't, she has a real woman's shape, I am not that interested.

Besides, next year, they will be out of style. Go for the classics.
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writergal28
Writergal28 is a blogger and "petite activist" and
12:45 PM on 02/29/2012
So basically, you're saying that a female who isn't shaped like said redhead isn't "real"? Guess I'm fake, then.

http://www.shorty-stories.com/2012/02/petite-fashion-challenge-13-stylish-for-under-100/
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jamuelle
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04:23 PM on 02/29/2012
I am speaking about tinsel town, tv, etc. Celebrities. Skinny, skinny, skinny.

I am saying that most clothing stores make clothing for skinny people. Petite too. It isn't hard to do. No curves.

It is more difficult to get the cuts right for women with curves, like said Red Head.

She is considered fat by many. Which is sad.

Think about the departments for "women's clothing". Petite, Misses, Maternity, Womens. Why do you suppose that is? If you aren't stick straight, or have a bump in front, forget it. It easier to just make a big dress or tunic than it is to cut trousers right or the sleeves of a blouse.

When anyone who isn't nearly emaciated is considered fat, and youth is praised, being a woman is basically hidden, not frequenting the stores that don't include a cut of clothing for a certain percentage of the population, is worth it.

Take the comment I made how you want. But having curves, and being called fat, by skinny small people, is getting old. Curvy women are starting to make it known, skinny people aren't all that. Society caters to you. And when someone not like you tells you you are or aren't something because of your looks alone, not fun is it?
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Kittenesque
10:33 PM on 02/21/2012
Models too thin for 50s look.
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MrDeLeon
09:57 PM on 02/21/2012
You go Shalom Harlow. Still getting gigs in her late 30's, that is wonderful. Okay back to subject... I'm poor but I have been doing the "MadMen" look before MadMen... time to find the next trend.
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Rogo99
They're the new extreme right-you know...the rest
09:08 PM on 02/21/2012
Those dresses wouldn't fit Christina Hendrick's leg.
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Wistfulslinking
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04:52 PM on 02/22/2012
BR fits Hendricks.
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dtroppy
04:02 PM on 02/21/2012
Why yes they did....