One thing's for sure: Banana Republic isn't afraid to try new things. Last year they opened a concept store in NYC housing their limited edition BR Monogram collection. They're having another go, but this time with accessories and in the company's hometown, San Francisco. Given the uncertainty of the economy, and the popularity of costume jewelry, it's interesting that Banana has chosen to offer luxurious accessories at affordable price points — most of the Edition items are under $100. This is somewhat of an experiment — the Edition store will be in San Francisco's Westfield Centre, only. Not online, not in the shopping mecca we know as New York City. The store itself with be different from Banana stores, displaying items in open cases so people can play dress up . . . and we did in our SF Sugar offices!
The BR folks let us fawn and fondle over the Edition pieces. I was most drawn to the semi-precious, Bollywood-esque pieces, but there were also ultra modern goodies. Handbags will also be a part of this collection; intricate hand-woven details and soft leathers in of-the-season colors. We bid Banana luck in their Edition experiment!
To view more of the exclusive Edition accessories, read more.
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Eh it's okay, nothing is really amazing to me.
1I like the Big oval earrings.
2i like the silver clutch!!!
3It's funny that you mention the the items will be in open cases. The one thing I HATE when shopping in BR is that all of the jewelry is in a case so I can't look at it closely and try it on! I would more likely buy if I could but instead I leave it there - they should do that in all stores. Love the orange dangle earrings.
4I love that clutch and those orange earrings
5Fab, I like your animal print tank the best! Where did you get that from?
6I'm excited by... the haircut of the Sugar on the top left picture! I've been trying so hard to get new ideas for my hair, and here IT is! It's gorgeous, quirky, and it would go great with my hair texture and my style... I want to see more of it!
7Ooh, some of these are really cute!
8Hey rumpel2! Gracias. I just got the tank from H&M! Glad you likie.
9Lady HotPants, glad you love my haircut. I do too! It's unfussy and sassy. It's shorter in the back, longer in the front. I hope that helps! xo.
10Wa wa wee wa!
11Lovely photos. I really like those chain necklaces.
12Super fun post. Love the pics and the BR jewelry.
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