As Most of You Know, Banana Republic issued their newest Designer collaboration with ISSA LONDON
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MY TAKE ON THE COLLECTION
Overall, I’m disappointed. :(. Yesterday I ventured over to Banana Republic and perused the designs… and I DID LOVE THEM…BUT
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Big Problem in my book, the fabric choices…
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The one thing I look for when I am investing $100+ on an outfit…how is the fabric going to hold up? Pilling is huge with their main fabric choice. Taken from Banana Republic’s Site: 50% Rayon, 28% Lyocell, 19% Cotton, 5% Spandex (Looks like T-shirt Material to me).
ISSA for Banana Republic “Cotton” Blends
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A lot of people hated the fact that ISSA did not choose a shinier fabric for the Replica of Kate’s engagement dress (Like Eliza J did with their ISSA Repli-Kate, Pictured Below)….I could care less about that and more about quality. I did notice that the other half of the collection is in 100% Rayon (a little more grainy and less likely to pill or get snags…ISSA actually uses 80% Rayon/20% Spandex blends in a lot of their more casual designs….IF YOU ARE GOING TO GO FOR IT..GO FOR THESE ;)
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Issa for Banana Republic RAYON Items
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My professional recommendation is GO FOR THE 100% RAYON!!! It will last longer :)
For those who don’t have a Repli-Kate of Kate’s Wrap Dress, I say…if you LOVE it GET it! Just make sure you take care of it :) I just know myself…I would end up wearing it all over the place and it would be ruined in no time :(…OR BETTER YET…wait for it to go on sale, trust me there are a few Banana Repbulics out there that still have the wrap dress in navy…let me know if you want one <3.
Issa also released some adorable accessories to go with your new wrap dress :)
OTHER BANANA REPUBLIC FINDS (check my Pinterest for more FINDS :))
Heritage Field Jacket – $150
Quilted Vest – $98
Flared Trench Coat – $225
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DISCOUNT WILL NOT WORK ON ISSA COLLECTION UNFORTUNATELY, BUT IT WILL ON THE ABOVE STYLES :)
BANANA REPUBLIC LONDON/SHOPPING SPREE GIVEAWAY!
Who wouldn’t want a free trip to UK and a Shopping Spree, THANKS BANANA REPUBLIC and ISSA!
Taken from Banana Republic’s Facebook Page
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