Banana Republic and Charles Harbison Join Forces for a New Collection
Grace Mahas — November 12, 2021 — Fashion
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Find a range of bold, colorful, inclusive pieces in the limited-edition, consciously designed line by Charles Harbison for Banana Republic. The 18-piece capsule combines Banana Republic's classic aesthetic with a fashion-forward Harbison twist. The new collection was inspired by the strong, strong women he grew up around and still surrounds himself with today.
“The women in my family were my first examples of the power of fashion and it's become so fundamental to my process because those were my earliest images,” says Harbison. “Those were my first muses. I aspire to be as elegant as my mother. I aspire to be as exciting and well-dressed as my grandmother.”
The Banana Republic and Charles Harbison collection features a variety of pieces including statement jackets, monochromatic dresses, color-blocked shirts and skirts, and structured pants -- to name a few.
Image Credit: Banana Republic
“The women in my family were my first examples of the power of fashion and it's become so fundamental to my process because those were my earliest images,” says Harbison. “Those were my first muses. I aspire to be as elegant as my mother. I aspire to be as exciting and well-dressed as my grandmother.”
The Banana Republic and Charles Harbison collection features a variety of pieces including statement jackets, monochromatic dresses, color-blocked shirts and skirts, and structured pants -- to name a few.
Image Credit: Banana Republic
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