Jan
21
2009
By
The Staff
of Valet.
 
Hot Wired

When Simon Kneen presented his debut spring collection for Banana Republic back in October, the slimmer cuts, lightweight fabrics and polished finish showed promise for the big brand. But we reserved judgement until we got our hands on the stuff hitting stores. We were pleasantly surprised with this navy blazer, now available, which has retained its show-worthy proportions down to the wire—literally. The cotton jacket boasts prep-school patch pockets on the outside and a concealed compartment for your iPhone on the inside. Techie gimmicks aside, design details like a slightly nipped waist and gunmetal buttons make this worth a trip to the mall. $198, at Banana Republic

  • Before coming to Banana Republic, Kneen was the creative director behind Brooks Brothers' recent resurgence.
 

Related on Valet.

 

Related on the Web

From the Web

 

Style Browser

 

Ask Valet.

The Expertly Packed Carry-On

Question

What should I pack for my first business trip?

- Matt, OH

Answer

With nearly every airline imposing a baggage fee nowadays, if you can get away with flying with just a carry-on, do it.

» The solution

Most Popular On Valet

 

Was this a good piece?

 

Advertisement

Advertise on Valet

 

Get Valet Delivered

RSS

When a piece goes live on Valet, RSS delivers it to you.

 

eLetter

We know you're busy. Subscribe to a weekly rundown of the best from Valet.

 

Twitter

Want to know what we're up to or when a new piece is posted?

 

Gadget

Add a drop of our style to your page.