Banana Republic creates 'Mad Men'-inspired collection with costume designer Janie Bryant

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For now, I can leave you with looks from "Mad Men" designer Janie Bryant's collaboration collection for Banana Republic. The 65-piece collection will pop up in stores on August 1 and includes apparel for both sexes, as well as accessories and footwear. Price points run from $450 for a men's suit (a swanky bargain if you ask me) to $39.90 for a women's silk scarf. Toss me a martini shaker, my own Scotch-swilling arm candy, and count me in! [ Read the full story]