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Wrap your wrists in this gold studded bracelet for a first place finish to your look. ($28, bananarepublic.com)

There’s no denying that part of Mad Men–mania is due to the show’s killer fashion sense. We’ve all had moments wishing we could walk through the halls of Sterling Cooper (or should we say Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce) in getups like those donned by the pseudo-prim Betty, curvy sex symbol Joan and newbie secretary and Draper-to-be Megan. Banana Republic is one step closer to making those wishes come true by revealing its Mad Men capsule collection, created in collaboration with the show’s costume designer extraordinaire, Janie Bryant.

A new Banana Republic store alone might not be reason enough on it’s own to hit the mall, but when it’s a new concept store, think again. The latest opening at Metropolis at Metrotown (4700 Kingsway, Burnaby, 604-438-7900, bananarepublic.com) is a 9,000-square-foot space that features shop-in-shops for each of the different Banana departments, each opening […]

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This silk shirtdress from Banana Republic ($90, bananarepublic.ca) is the perfect transitional piece. It can be worn alone as a dress, with tights during chillier weather and with slim pants during the winter.

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Want to experience red carpet glamour but your invites seem to have gotten lost in the mail? (Don’t worry, mine did too.) This baguette bridge ring, with faux chocolate diamonds, from Banana Republic ($26, bananarepublic.ca) should do the trick.

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It’s like this bag ($85, bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca) had a checklist of the trends for fall: leopard (check), structured (check), ladylike (check), chain link strap (check).

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Not quite ready to say farewell to summer’s cool camp style? Neither is Banana Republic who recently teamed up with renowned jewellery designer Chan Luu (famous for her signature wrap bracelets) to create their first ever accessories collaboration. As of today, select Banana Republic stores (Toronto Eaton Centre, 416-260-6016; 80 Bloor St. W., Toronto 416-515-0018; […]

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Rodarte and M.A.C Cosmetics have sparked quite the controversy with their recent makeup collaboration, where a nail lacquer shade was named after Juárez, a Mexican town that happens to be notorious for its high rape and murder rates. The Rodarte designers have already apologized, “We never intended to make light of this serious issue and we are truly sorry,” and M.A.C sent an email to editors saying they will be changing the name of the shade. [Vogue UK and The Cut]

Just because he designs for some of the world’s biggest luxury hounds, doesn’t mean Marc Jacobs doesn’t have time for the other side of the spectrum: “OK, recently I watched every episode of Jersey Shore‘s first season. I don’t know if it was any good and I certainly didn’t learn anything, but it was definitely hypnotic and it gave my brain a vacation.” [The Cut]

For those of us who have been logging some serious frequent flyer miles in pursuit of those fabulous fashion collections not available in Canada, like Banana Republic’s footwear, it’s time to start unpacking your bags.  As of this month, select BR stores across Canada have (finally!) made room on the shelves for their coveted footwear […]

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Statement jewellery isn’t going anywhere just yet and there are tons of options on the market this fall. Fashion market editor Sarah Casselman heads Banana Republic (one of our editors’ favourite stops for cool, affordable pieces) to sort through the trends.

Check out the video after the jump.