Runway shows that run closer to my spending abilities always make me happy. This year Banana Republic merged city sophistication with a retro 70's colour pallette.

Racer back dresses, outstanding in purple, and cute cap sleeve suiting were highlights of the women's collection, along with a particularly high-waisted full skirt. Bright colors reigned, with hues of yellow and purple shimmering alongside the tan and khaki staples in everything from tailor ...

"We were looking at old Man Ray photos of Nancy Cunard," said Mark Badgley and James Mischka of the starting point for their pre-fall line. "And Talitha Getty, who was bohemian, but elegant at the same time." Loosely translated, that means there were animal-print silk ottomans, floral taffetas, and creamy satin-face chiffons, all cut into kicky cocktail dresses or soigné gowns and trimmed in the duo's signature beadwork. 

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