The great thing about collaborations are that they provide the opportunity to combine the key elements of each collaborator to create something unique. Whether it be through the creative exploration of their respective styles, techniques, vision, or their preference in fabrics the result is more often than not a powerful and refreshing twist – and that is exactly what has taken place between Banana Republic and designer Roland Mouret.

This exceptionally stylish ‘Parisian influenced’ limited edition capsule collection combines the infamous technique and craftsmanship of Roland Mouret, with an innovative fabric at Banana Republic known as « the Sloane ». The collection, named after this transformative and flattering fabric, will feature a range of dresses, skirts and trousers, providing the perfect combination of stretch and cut to form the ultimate in a functional and flattering silhouettes. Known not only for being a favorite of Hollywood red carpet celebrities, Mouret is perhaps most known for his masterful draping and cutting skills. Adding his expertise and vision to celebrate the natural elegance of the female silhouette, Mouret cuts each of his patterns on the body, thus resulting in that « magical » quality of the shape and movement. Melloney Birkett, Vice President of Women Studio Banana Republic, described Mouret’s work as having « an incredible sense for dressing women and through that emerges a beautiful sensuaity in his work. Roland’s vision is perfectly intuned with ours ».

Banana Republic has long been a supporter of the stylish, elegant and multifaceted woman, creating classic collections which allow each woman a wide selection of pieces to customize her own look and express her individuality. This element of classic dressing has led Banana Republic, through their collaboration with Mouret, to create a collection of « must haves » for every stylish woman’s wardrobe. But classic doesn’t mean colourless or bland, the key details in this collection are colourblocking, graphic perforations, leopard print and playful flattering silhouettes creating pieces that will be a go to for years to come.

The limited edition collection will be available exclusively in Banana Republic Champs Elysées location, as well as online at www.bananarepublic.eu in early August 2014.