Just in time for a summer soiree or last-minute trip to the tropics, Banana Republic’s newest collaboration is with Trina Turk, a label well-known for casual-chic resort wear. Prior to previewing the collection, I was looking forward to seeing what fantastic prints Trina Turk brought to the table, and I wasn’t at all disappointed. Zebra prints and “Pucci-esque” brights were among my favorites, and I was completely smitten by the glamorous retro-inspired maxi dress pictured above.
Although I was indeed enamored by the prints, I found the solid pieces to be even more appealing. The quality cuts and sateen fabric really put an expensive-looking spin on crisp summer shorts and pencil skirts. All of these classic items would indeed be a wise and thrifty investment for anyone looking to update their summer collection with a little bit of color. Alternately, the black and white items in the collection were equally stunning and perhaps even a tad more chic. A favorite was the white sateen safari jacket. I could see this being a fabulous work appropriate swap-out for a stuffy summer suit. The collection hits stores June 7 and is sure to be a big hit, so shop early!
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