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
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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- Sheath dress: $175
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- Cropped poplin top: $85<br /><br /> High-waisted legging: $110
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- Sheer leopard long-sleeved dress: $185
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- Colourblock sweater: $95<br /><br /> Leopard panel pencil skirt: $110
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- Colourblock sheath dress: $175
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- Zip jacket: $160<br /><br /> High-waisted leggings: $110
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- One-shoulder dress: $175
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- Cropped leopard sweater: $74<br /><br /> Poplin button-down: $85<br /><br /> High-waisted pencil skirt: $110
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- Short-sleeved dress: $185
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- Sleeveless lace panel dress: $185
- Preview: Roland Mouret, designer of the iconic Galaxy dress, launches an affordable line for Banana Republic
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- Colourblock sweater: $95<br /><br /> Lace panel pencil skirt: $110
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- Sheath dress: $175
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- Lace panel dress: $205
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- Long-sleeve colour block dress: $175<br /><br /> Perforated belt: $62
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- One-shoulder colour block dress: $175<br /><br /> Perforated belt: $62
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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.
See all 15 looks »
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