Exotic Animal Prints from Issa And Banana Republic

An exciting new collaboration has recently been announced. Issa, the London-based brand made famous by Kate Middleton, has collaborated with Banana Republic on a limited edition capsule collection. The 40-piece collection will hit stores on August 6 and is said to be inspired by Banana Republic’s safari heritage and “the spirit of exotic journey”. “We always love animal prints such as zebra and giraffe stripes,” Simon Kneen, Banana Republic’s creative director and executive vice president of design told Women’s Wear Daily. “Issa took that and modernized it. I love that the collection is our world and their world.” Known for their ladylike styles, Issa is carried in many well known North American outposts such as Blomingdale’s and Nordstrom. Typically, their day dresses retail for $350-700. The Banana Republic collaboration will open Issa up to a larger audience of women looking