Banana Republic Promotes Mad Men With 60s Styled Mannequins
Reuters reports that AMC's Mad Men and Banana Republic are running a cross-promotionn. Banana Republic is dressing mannequins in outfits from the 60s, like those seen on Mad Men.
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.
“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.
A chance for a walk-on role in a Mad Men and a $1,000 Banana Republic gift card are also being given away. Details about winning a walk-on role can be found here. Information about some of the Mad Men styles on display at Banana Republic stores can be found here (PDF file).
Mad Men Season 3 premieres on August 16th. Mad Men Season 2 arrives on DVD and Blu-ray on July 14th. You can find it discounted (currently by 51%) at
Amazon.com.
