Issa Banana Republic blue dress worn by Kate Middleton - saved by Chic n Cheap Living

LOTC: Issa for Banana Republic

July 31, 2013

Some outfits become memorable because they symbolize a special event in a very public figure’s life.

I can still remember Michelle Obama’s first inauguration ball gown (and Jason Wu’s subsequent rise to fame). I can also recall Kate Middleton’s dress for her engagement photos when she revealed to the world that she would in fact be landing her real life prince.  It was a memorable dress as well for the public because it showed us the simple, refined style of the new Duchess of Cambridge.  The original dress designed by Issa sold out in a flash, but will be available again as one of the pieces in the Luxing it on the Cheap (LOTC) Issa collection for Banana Republic.

kate-middletons-issa-dress-saved by Chic n Cheap LivingThe lookbook shows simple dresses in a variety of v-neck,wrap style.  The prints lack vibrancy for me, but I love the sheen and versatility of the solid pieces.

The collection launches in 700 Banana Republic stores worldwide on August 8th.

Issa Banana Republic blue dress worn by Kate Middleton - saved by Chic n Cheap Living

Issa Collection Three Quarter sleeve wrap dress, Banana Republic, $130Issa Banana Republic blue print sleeveless dress - saved by Chic n Cheap Living

Issa Collection Blue ceramic printed wrap tie dress, Banana Republic, $130 Issa Banana Republic brown white sleeveless dress - saved by Chic n Cheap Living

Issa Collection olive zebra printed ponte dress, Banana Republic, $130 Issa Banana Republic green dress - saved by Chic n Cheap Living

Issa Collection short sleeve pleated dress, Banana Republic, $130 Issa Banana Republic black white print dress - saved by Chic n Cheap Living

Issa Collection olive zebra printed kimono dress, Banana Republic, $140 Issa Banana Republic black white sleeveless dress - saved by Chic n Cheap Living

Issa Collection leopard printed ponte dress, Banana Republic, $130 Issa Banana Republic multicolor print dress - saved by Chic n Cheap Living

Issa Collection Red ceramic printed three quarter sleeve wrap dress, Banana Republic, $140 Issa Banana Republic orange print dress - saved by Chic n Cheap Living

Issa Collection coral printed kimono dress, Banana Republic, $130

Issa collection colorful tights, Banana Republic, $22.50

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Do any of the styles catch your eye?

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  • KizzyDoll July 31, 2013 at 04:41

    Such gorgeous dresses, I love the waist detail. Perfect to wear any time of the day too. Beautiful. Have a sweet day doll x

  • krystal/village July 31, 2013 at 04:54

    love the maroon tights, think i’ll add that this fall! i like how kate is such a classy style icon, even though she’s not quite my style, i loved reading about how she shamelessly flaunted her post baby bump and made it normal…very cool

  • MakeUpMonster July 31, 2013 at 07:20

    Gorgeous selection of dresses!

  • Johanna July 31, 2013 at 10:06

    Wow…such scores. I haven’t shopped Banana in ages!

  • Kim of A Very Sweet Blog July 31, 2013 at 12:12

    I love that first dark blue dress! So gorgeous! I remember all of those events too! HAHAHA They are definitely memorable.

  • Oh to Be a Muse July 31, 2013 at 14:17

    I really like the brown, striped dress. Nice that they are making an affordable line. I’m sure fans of this dress will rush to it.

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  • lyddiegal July 31, 2013 at 15:12

    these dresses do have a nice silhouette, and it’s good to see some long sleeve choices, so we are slightly less cold this fall.

  • Sam July 31, 2013 at 15:53

    This is the start of an amazing collaboration, wish we could shop it too, those draped dresses are so elegant!

  • Rowena July 31, 2013 at 16:50

    This might give m a reason to shop at BR again. I’m with you on the solid pieces. They look like they could be dressed up or down easily.

    Rowena @ rolala loves

  • elle sees July 31, 2013 at 21:18

    everyone is going to love these, me included!

  • Tanisha Shulamit July 31, 2013 at 23:23

    I love this. It reminds me of a book I own called Love, Loss, and What I Wore. Great post

  • Elly @ Caribbean Living July 31, 2013 at 23:51

    Oooh thanks for the heads up on this – I’m loving the indigo dress up top and the emerald green one especially, gorgeous!

  • drollgirl August 1, 2013 at 00:38

    a very flattering cut for almost all body types! i prefer the longer length, like the one kate is wearing. i don’t look great in short dresses, which is a drag as so many cute dresses are short! oh well!

    and thank you for the birthday wishes! 🙂

  • Coco August 1, 2013 at 09:52

    This is great news! I see a lot of adorable silhouettes and prints. Thanks for sharing!
    xoxo
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  • FASHION TALES August 1, 2013 at 19:10

    Banana has really stepped up thier game in the past few years. These are great selections. Have a wonderful weekend. x/Madison

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