NYFW: 1960s Betsey Mania!

With a theme of 1960s London, going into the disco era of the 1970s, Betsey Johnson’s Fall/Winter 2012 collection opens with a short video of girls screaming at who’s presumably The Beatles.  The collection was full of bright colours, miniskirts, floppy hats, chunky sweater dresses and po’boy caps we see a typical Betsey production of […]

Mad Men for Banana Republic Returns…

and in time for the show’s fifth season premiere.  According to a Tweet Thursday morning, the second collaboration between Janie Bryant and Banana Republic will make its debut in stores March 1. Like the collection that launched in August 2011, the spring line will feature mid-1960s inspired pieces for men and women.  According to a […]

Diet Coke’s Stay Extraordinary Party

The Toronto International Film Festival is always about glitz and glamour and it was no different at Diet Coke‘s Stay Extraordinary Gala, held at The Hoxton on September 12.  “Stay Extraordinary” is Diet Coke’s new campaign, first launched in the United States last year and has a more sophisticated and younger focus.  This event marks […]

DelectablyChic!’s Six Picks from Banana Republic’s Mad Men Collection

Banana Republic’s collaboration collection with Mad Men costume designer, Janie Bryant debuted in stores and online today.  There are 65 pieces in total, for both men and women and range from dresses to suits as well as accessories.  Below are six of our favourite women’s pieces: Tie Neck Shirt in Dried Berry ($95 CDN; $89.50 […]

Banana Republic Teaming Up With Mad Men for Capsule Collection

Yesterday, Gap Inc. announced that Banana Republic and Mad Men will be collaborating with each other once again.  However, this year, it isn’t just about sending in photos to get a walk-on role.  Banana Republic will also be teaming up with Mad Men costume designer, Janie Bryant for a capsule collection of vintage/Mad Men-inspired clothes.  […]

Come Fly Away with Prada

The show was an hour late (or, in fashion-speak, half an hour), but it was definitely worth it.  Prada‘s Fall/Winter 2011 line’s all about flight.  Ranging from aviator sunglasses to caps and big button coats the collection also had vibes several decades, ranging from mod 1960s to the 1980s.  The “it” item, fur, was also a big […]

V&A’s Fashion Exhibit: Fashion Through the Ages

A Christian Dior shoe from the 1950s The fashion exhibit at the V&A shows various styles through the ages, but focuses primarily on the 20th century when fashion and style became more affordable to the general public.  Designers featured in this exhibit range from Coco Chanel, Alexander McQueen, Karl Lagerfeld (has both Lagerfeld and Chanel […]