Banana Republic S/S 07 NYC

[kimair]

from fashionweekdaily.com...

Banana Republic took a fashion-forward approach to Spring 2007 without forgoing its forte: clean, timeless clothing. The company’s runway show Tuesday at the Puck Building, styled by Joe Zee, blended the hip, menswear appeal of his most recent client—Justin Timberlake—with that of design director Deborah Lloyd’s attention to Banana Republic’s roots.

Witnessing it all was a front row populated with not just the usual high-ranking editors, but Tinsley Mortimer, Amanda Hearst, Luigi Tadini, and Max Minghella as well. There were three components to Lloyd’s show this season—neutrals and layering (“reinventing our heritage,” Lloyd said); showing off the leg; and 1960’s St. Tropez. Lloyd explored extremes via pants, offering slim and wide variations with a multitude of looks. A gold short sleeve twist dress was adorable, but separates like an ivory silk sleeve less tunic with button detail and green pleated blouse were standouts. “Cropped jackets that were loose were paired with skinny pants that hugged the legs,” she said. “A little more fashion than in seasons past, but still young and fresh.” Lloyd also explored the evolution of the tulip skirt, offering a bubble mini knit dress, a blue white floral bubble mini, and a khaki shirt dress, complete with a bubble hem.

For men, it was utilitarian with a twist; distressed brown leather jackets and linen shirts featured buttons and pockets galore. Accessories, meanwhile, were simple and understated, including a yellow leather woven bag that—paired with itsy bitsy bikinis and simple sweaters—will prove to be a popular item come next spring.

 

[ilaughead]

Looks pretty nice so far. I want that cardigan!

 

[BaroqueRockstar]

i like the red top behati is wearing.
this reminds me a little of the hermes show. very cruisy

 

[Fabulyss]

I LOVE!

 

[lucy92]

anyone know where to find the rest of the pics? im intrigued by the sound of khaki shirt dress with bubble hem.

 

[Erin]

Love the blue dress/top...

 

[jssy4eva]

It's cute !

 

[babyladybones]

I like it, and I can afford it. How convenient.

 

[Whitelinen]

I was waiting for something better.

 

[Caffeine]

I really like the blue dress!

 

[lucy92]

more pics from wwd.

i wonder what material the slightly metallic dress is made of...

 

[stilettogirl84]

I like it, and I can afford it. How convenient.

Ditto

 

[Squizree]

wow!!! this is so nice. The thing i LOVE about Banana Republic is it's very affordable. My sister always buy tonnes of BR stuff when every time she goes to USA. The men's stuff there is so nice. That jacket (love).

 

[Ianastar]

Ive always liked BR....its a great place to get some basics. But Ive found lately that A)they dont carry a wide range of sizes anymore and B)the prices are getting quite ridicolous.

I like the men's outfits posted above...especially the cardigan.

 

[evansrenee]

I love it all!

 

[Spike413]

Banana Republic always makes great, classic and versatile pieces. And I definitly agree with the Hermes comparison.

I have a linen shirt with pin-tucks at the neckline that I absolutely love to wear in the summer.

 

[GalleriaResident]

Womens stuff is nice but the mens is horrible an predictable as should be expected from Banana Republic