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Banana Republic Mad about “Mad Men”
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Waiting for your star power to be discovered? Retailer Banana Republic and cable network AMC are joining up to promote the third season of “Mad Men,” the Emmy Award-winning early 60s-era drama set in a Madison Avenue ad agency.
A lucky customer may even win the chance for a walk-on role in an upcoming episode and a $1,000 gift card from Banana Republic, which is owned by Gap Inc.
To get you ready for your close-up, Banana Republic is promoting the show in all its North American stores leading up to its August 16 premiere, with mannequins dressed in classic early ’60s styles and even a “Mad Men” style guide.
Think sharp suits, wide skirts, form-fitting sheath dresses, fedoras and pearls.
“The Banana Republic partnership is testament to the broad influence the series has had on the world of design,” said AMC President and General Manager Charlie Collier.
(Photo: Banana Republic)
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Well maybe Obama will nationalize Banana Republic and then they can be Mad About Everything
This seems so cool…
Love this promotion tie-in (and I’m wild about Mad Men on AMC), but why on earth hasn’t Banana Republic updated their website to feature “Mad Men” and allow you to shop the “Mad Men” styles and outfits?!
sort of a gimmicky mis-match. banana republic and mad men go together like martinis and macaroni & cheese. who thought that one up? has this show already jumped the shark?