Preview: Roland Mouret, designer of the iconic Galaxy dress, launches an affordable line for Banana Republic
Preview: Roland Mouret, designer of the iconic Galaxy dress, launches an affordable line for Banana Republic
By Jean Grant | July 22, 2014
By Jean Grant | 07/22/2014
Click to view gallery (Images: Roland Mouret for Banana Republic. Available at select stores across Canada and online August 7)
French designer Roland Mouret’ s iconic Galaxy dress has been spotted on pretty much every female celebrity, including Victoria Beckham and Cameron Diaz . Now, thanks to a chic new collaboration with Banana Republic, the designer’s signature looks will be available to a much wider audience. Anyone who admires Mouret’s flattering paneled dresses, pencil skirts and cropped sweaters—but balk at the multi-grand price tags —will be pleased to learn that the new line is very affordable, with most items priced between $75 and $185. The collection doesn’t hit stores until August 7, but it’s always best to shop with a game plan. Here are our 15 favourite looks.
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283211 Sheath dress: $175 Preview: Roland Mouret, designer of the iconic Galaxy dress, launches an affordable line for Banana Republic https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-01-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-01.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/preview-french-designer-roland-mouret-designed-chic-new-collection-banana-republic/slide/roland-mouret-banana-republic-01/ roland-mouret-banana-republic-01 0 0
283212 Cropped poplin top: $85<br /><br />
High-waisted legging: $110 Preview: Roland Mouret, designer of the iconic Galaxy dress, launches an affordable line for Banana Republic https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-02-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-02.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/preview-french-designer-roland-mouret-designed-chic-new-collection-banana-republic/slide/roland-mouret-banana-republic-02/ roland-mouret-banana-republic-02 0 0
283213 Sheer leopard long-sleeved dress: $185 Preview: Roland Mouret, designer of the iconic Galaxy dress, launches an affordable line for Banana Republic https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-03-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-03.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/preview-french-designer-roland-mouret-designed-chic-new-collection-banana-republic/slide/roland-mouret-banana-republic-03/ roland-mouret-banana-republic-03 0 0
283214 Colourblock sweater: $95<br /><br />
Leopard panel pencil skirt: $110 Preview: Roland Mouret, designer of the iconic Galaxy dress, launches an affordable line for Banana Republic https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-04-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-04.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/preview-french-designer-roland-mouret-designed-chic-new-collection-banana-republic/slide/roland-mouret-banana-republic-04/ roland-mouret-banana-republic-04 0 0
283215 Colourblock sheath dress: $175 Preview: Roland Mouret, designer of the iconic Galaxy dress, launches an affordable line for Banana Republic https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-05-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-05.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/preview-french-designer-roland-mouret-designed-chic-new-collection-banana-republic/slide/roland-mouret-banana-republic-05/ roland-mouret-banana-republic-05 0 0
283216 Zip jacket: $160<br /><br />
High-waisted leggings: $110 Preview: Roland Mouret, designer of the iconic Galaxy dress, launches an affordable line for Banana Republic https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-06-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-06.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/preview-french-designer-roland-mouret-designed-chic-new-collection-banana-republic/slide/roland-mouret-banana-republic-06/ roland-mouret-banana-republic-06 0 0
283217 One-shoulder dress: $175 Preview: Roland Mouret, designer of the iconic Galaxy dress, launches an affordable line for Banana Republic https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-07-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-07.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/preview-french-designer-roland-mouret-designed-chic-new-collection-banana-republic/slide/roland-mouret-banana-republic-07/ roland-mouret-banana-republic-07 0 0
283218 Cropped leopard sweater: $74<br /><br />
Poplin button-down: $85<br /><br />
High-waisted pencil skirt: $110 Preview: Roland Mouret, designer of the iconic Galaxy dress, launches an affordable line for Banana Republic https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-08-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-08.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/preview-french-designer-roland-mouret-designed-chic-new-collection-banana-republic/slide/roland-mouret-banana-republic-08/ roland-mouret-banana-republic-08 0 0
283219 Short-sleeved dress: $185 Preview: Roland Mouret, designer of the iconic Galaxy dress, launches an affordable line for Banana Republic https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-09-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-09.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/preview-french-designer-roland-mouret-designed-chic-new-collection-banana-republic/slide/roland-mouret-banana-republic-09/ roland-mouret-banana-republic-09 0 0
283220 Sleeveless lace panel dress: $185 Preview: Roland Mouret, designer of the iconic Galaxy dress, launches an affordable line for Banana Republic https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-10-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-10.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/preview-french-designer-roland-mouret-designed-chic-new-collection-banana-republic/slide/roland-mouret-banana-republic-10/ roland-mouret-banana-republic-10 0 0
283221 Colourblock sweater: $95<br /><br />
Lace panel pencil skirt: $110 Preview: Roland Mouret, designer of the iconic Galaxy dress, launches an affordable line for Banana Republic https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-11-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-11.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/preview-french-designer-roland-mouret-designed-chic-new-collection-banana-republic/slide/roland-mouret-banana-republic-11/ roland-mouret-banana-republic-11 0 0
283222 Sheath dress: $175 Preview: Roland Mouret, designer of the iconic Galaxy dress, launches an affordable line for Banana Republic https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-12-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-12.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/preview-french-designer-roland-mouret-designed-chic-new-collection-banana-republic/slide/roland-mouret-banana-republic-12/ roland-mouret-banana-republic-12 0 0
283223 Lace panel dress: $205 Preview: Roland Mouret, designer of the iconic Galaxy dress, launches an affordable line for Banana Republic https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-13-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-13.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/preview-french-designer-roland-mouret-designed-chic-new-collection-banana-republic/slide/roland-mouret-banana-republic-13/ roland-mouret-banana-republic-13 0 0
283224 Long-sleeve colour block dress: $175<br /><br />
Perforated belt: $62 Preview: Roland Mouret, designer of the iconic Galaxy dress, launches an affordable line for Banana Republic https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-14-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-14.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/preview-french-designer-roland-mouret-designed-chic-new-collection-banana-republic/slide/roland-mouret-banana-republic-14/ roland-mouret-banana-republic-14 0 0
283225 One-shoulder colour block dress: $175<br /><br />
Perforated belt: $62 Preview: Roland Mouret, designer of the iconic Galaxy dress, launches an affordable line for Banana Republic https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-15-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/roland-mouret-banana-republic-15.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/preview-french-designer-roland-mouret-designed-chic-new-collection-banana-republic/slide/roland-mouret-banana-republic-15/ roland-mouret-banana-republic-15 0 0