TV series Mad Men inspires new Banana Republic clothing line

NEW YORK – In a quirky example of the power of television, clothing retailer Banana Republic said Wednesday that it has developed a new collection inspired by the AMC award-winning show Mad Men.Designed by the Banana Republic unit of Gap Inc. in collaboration with the series’ costume designer Janie Bryant, the line will be available in Banana Republic's North American stores and on-line beginning August 11, 2011, as well as featured in the retailer’s fall advertising campaign.The 65 piece Mad Men line “offers a modern take on the cool polish and panache of the 1960s era through the Banana Republic lens...