First look at Banana Republic's Anna Karenina-inspired collection channeling 19th century Russia - but this time the fur is all faux

Lace, faux fur and velvet punctuate Banana Republic's latest collection, inspired by Leo Tolstoy's classic novel, Anna Karenina, which has been the subject of a much-anticipated film adaptation.
To capture the feel of 19th century Russia, the 76-piece range was created in collaboration with the film's costume designer, Jacqueline Durran, who was responsible for dressing both Keira Knightley and Jude Law on set.

For women there will be feminine dresses, and military-inspired outerwear, while menswear will consist of old-world topcoats and suits in houndstooth, and flannel. Prices will range from $39.50 for a blouse to $325 for a coat, and $29.50 for for jewellery, to $250 for a handbag.

Modern day Anna: The line for Banana Republic, released October 30, features polished, tailored pieces for both men and women, that conjure the classic refinery of the 1800's with luxe velvet, faux fur and lace

Talking about the line which will hit stores next Monday, Banana Republic's creative director Simon Kneen, told InStyle.com: 'It's really about taking key elements of that time period - sophisticated color, fabrics, and beautiful detailing - and translating that into an updated wardrobe.'

'Small touches such as lace and fur embellishments portray a classic sense of luxury without requiring a full look that may feel 'costumey.'
'Even if incorporating vintage pieces, you shouldn't don a full 19th-century look. Instead, mix and match with more modern pieces to keep it current.'

Ladylike: Jacqueline Durran, the film's costume designer, helped to curate Banana Republic's capsule collection to embody the film's mood

Old-world to new-world: Prices will range from $39.50 for a blouse to $325 for a coat, and $29.50 for for jewellery, to $250 for a handbag

Military man: Launching at Banana Republic retail locations and online this October to coincide with the U.S. release of the film, on November 9th, the menswear selection will consist of old-world topcoats and suits 

Banana Republic has launched several screen-inspired collections, and has an ongoing Mad Men collaboration.
Ms Durran has worked her design magic on other Kiera Knightly films such as Pride & Prejudice and Atonement.
'She really is so delightful,' the costume designer said.

Film to fashion: The collection is inspired by Anna Karenina's style and will include faux fur on collars, hats and coats, with richly-textured fabrics in black and dove gray

Gwen Stefani is best UN-dressed at Vogue event as she flashes bra... and leaves Victoria Beckham and Jennifer Aniston in the shade

It's arguably one of the most prestigious fashion events held in Los Angeles.
So if there was ever a day to dress to impress, Thursday afternoon at the Chateau Marmont was it... as the great and good gathered there for the annual Vogue CFDA Fashion Fund Event. 

Show stopper: Gwen Stefani - here with Katy Perry - looked incredible in a tuxedo suit with just a bra peeking out underneath at the CDFA/Vogue Fashion Fund on Thursday

The best of the best: Gwen and Katy were the best dressed at this fashion conscious event

She's got the nod! Vogue supremo Anna Wintour approved of Stefani's show-stopping look, too

So it's ironic that the most stylish attendee actually undressed to impress; in a gorgeous tuxedo suit with just a see-through bra showing blatantly (and gloriously) underneath it.
Step forward the incomparable Gwen Stefani, 43, who wasn't the only star to wear a suit, but was definitely the one who owned it.
Keeping it simple, the blonde beauty styled her hair like Rita Hayworth, slicked her trademark red lipstick across that pout and added a chunky diamante choker.

Not VGood, VB: Victoria Beckham perhaps tried too hard with this outfit, as it didn't work as well as her usually beautiful creations

Talking fashion: Victoria chats to fellow fashion designer Laura Mulleavy at the party

Girl chat: January Jones, Fashion Fund finalist Jennifer Meyer (who just happens to be Tobey Maguire's wife) and Jennifer Aniston catch up on the patio at the Chateau Marmont

Starry, starry... afternoon: Aniston was sandwiched between Tobey Maguire and Isla Fisher as this Who's Who Hollywood event

The delightful Victoria Beckham, 38, was also there to preside over events; as she should be after becoming one of the most feted and effortlessly stylish designers on the planet.
Victoria, mother-to-four, looked lovely as always but had perhaps tried a little hard for the event in her head-to-toe cream ensemble.
Somehow the rigid mini-skirt didn't quite flow with the pretty blouse, one of the pencil numbers from her collection would've worked better.

My first book launch: Published author Pippa changes into FOUR different dresses to promote her party guide

Her big sister has had more than a year to become one of the world’s fashion icons.
So when it came to her big day in the spotlight, perhaps Pippa Middleton thought she had some catching up to do.
The 29-year-old wore no fewer than four outfits for her book launch in London yesterday, altogether costing at least £2,959 – more than some first-time authors might hope for as an advance.

Pippa Middleton launched her new creative entertaining book 'Celebrate' at an afternoon children's Halloween party in London

With echoes of her big sister Kate Pippa joined in with the children's games at the launch party

But then, Miss Middleton – whose advance was said to be an astonishing £400,000 –  isn’t any first-time author.
Eight camera crews from around the world were on hand as she launched her party planning guide Celebrate: A Year of British Festivities for Families and Friends at a Fulham book store.
The hostess with the mostess chose a plum-coloured shift from one of sister Kate's favourite designers Roksanda Ilincic to pose for photographers before changing in to an embellished LBD by Markus Lupfer to host a children's Halloween party in the store. She finally donning a tweed panelled dress from Stella McCartney as she left the event to continue the celebrations with friends and family.
Earlier she had worn another different outfit for the book signing at Foyles, choosing a futuristic long-sleeved dress featuring an abstract panel by Paper London which is on sale on their website for £395.
Earlier this afternoon Pippa tried to sneak in to the book store via the back entrance, but her famous curves gave the game away and photographers snapped her disappearing in to Daunt books in the elegant knee-length shift, which she teamed with patent stiletto shoes and a power blow-dry to rival sister Kate's glossy mane.
After posing for photographers with her book Pippa changed in to a little black dress featuring a sparkling green pattern to play with the children who were attending her Halloween party.
And then there was another quick change as she pulled on a sleeveless tweed dress from British designer Stella McCartney featuring slimming optical illusion panels on the back, which she accessorised with a Tabitha London clutch bag and bespoke Emmy court shoes.

Pippa chose a sparkling Markus Lupfer LBD as her second outfit of the afternoon and then changed in to a sleeveless tweed Stella McCatrney dress for the evening

Pippa's Stella McCartney dress featured on-trend peplum detail and optical illusion panels at the back

Earlier in the day Pippa wore another different outfit, choosing a futuristic long-sleeved dress by Paper London featuring an abstract panel for a book signing at Foyles who tweeted this picture of the author

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner take Seraphina to breakfast where she models her new blue specs

Hollywood couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner took their adorable daughter Seraphina to breakfast on Thursday where the smiling three-year-old looked excited to flaunt her new blue glasses.

The girly-girl could literally not stop grinning as her famous parents escorted her to the family car after dining at their favourite breakfast spot, FarmShop, in Brentwood Country Mart.

Nice shades! Hollywood couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner took their adorable daughter Seraphina to breakfast on Thursday where the smiling three-year-old looked excited to flaunt her new blue glasses

With her brunette hair back in a ponytail, the 40-year-old actress had just finished jogging with a friend when she joined her family in the Pacific Palisades.

The Alias star was dressed for action in her black yoga pants, grey hooded top, and white sneakers.

The 40-year-old Oscar winner - sporting stubble - looked sharp in his eccentric red-and-blue wingtips, chic black coat, and shiny grey jeans.

Happy family: The girly-girl could literally not stop grinning as her famous parents escorted her to the family car after dining at their favourite breakfast spot, FarmShop, in Brentwood Country Mart

The father-of-three managed to balance both his icy beverage and his pretty daughter, who charmingly kept her movie star father grinning all the way to the parking lot.

Little Seraphina looked ultra cute in her green Converse high tops, hot pink jacket over a white dress, and blue leggings.

Not seen today were the couple's other children six-year-old Violet and eight-month-old son Samuel.

Nice kicks! The 40-year-old Oscar winner - sporting stubble - looked sharp in his eccentric red-and-blue wingtips, chic black coat, and shiny grey jeans

Daddy-daughter bond: The father-of-three managed to balance both his icy beverage and Seraphina, who charmingly kept her movie star father grinning all the way to the parking lot

Dimples! With her brunette hair back in a ponytail, the 40-year-old actress had just finished jogging with a friend when she joined her family in the Pacific Palisades

Now that busy Ben has returned home from promoting his smash hit film, Argo, he's been spending time with his family and taking meetings with Matt Damon and Emma Stone.

Affleck and Damon earned an Academy Award in 1999 for penning Good Will Hunting, and over a decade later have finally started collaborating on a biopic of Boston gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger.

Ben will direct the 42-year-old actor - currently sporting a bald head - as Bulger while his younger brother Casey Affleck will play the mobster's brother Billy.

'He's my hetero-lifemate,' happily married Matt joked to Anderson Cooper last year.

'We finally realized, in this last year, that working together will be our best chance of seeing each other. We have a company together and have a couple projects we're trying to get going so we can just end up on a movie set and hang out.'

The Hollywoodland hunk was also seen meeting with the 23-year-old blonde starlet at Tavern to reportedly persuade her to return to a project called Focus.

What baby weight? Jennifer was dressed for action in her black yoga pants, grey hooded top, and white sneakers

Mum on the run: Later on Jennifer was spotted dining at Villetta restaurant

Is TOWIE looking for a new cast member? Alexandra Burke sports fitted dress and lashings of lipstick as she visits popular Essex haunt

It's one of the hot spots for the TOWIE cast and is often featured on the reality TV show.
So Alexandra Burke obviously wanted to see what all the fuss was about as she headed to The Only Way Is Essex favourite the Sugar Hut.
The pop star even dressed up to the max for the occasion ready to mingle with the dolled up crowd inside.

Trying to fit in? Alexandra Burke headed to TOWIE hot spot Sugar Hut in Brentwood for the evening on Friday in a form fitting dress

But while she tried to fit in with a staple figure hugging dress and plenty of make-up, the singer managed to look far more demure than some of the cast we often see on the show.
Alexandra opted for a festive outfit, matching an emerald green bodycon dress with a bright red clutch bag.
And clearly in the accessorising mood she co-ordinated the clutch with big scarlet lips.

Feeling festive? The former X Factor star wore Christmas-type colours with her emerald green frock and red lipstick

Dressed to impress: Alexandra showed the TOWIE lot how to dress in style with her figure hugging dress and cropped leather jacket

Looking every inch the pop star the former X Factor contestant completed the look with pointy heels and a trendy cropped black leather jacket.
And her hair was also preened to perfection in glorious curls hanging below her shoulders.
Burke made quite the entrance as she arrived at the club in Brentwood, which is owned by TOWIE star Mick Norcross.

Heading home: She wore her hair down and curly as she finally called it a night after enjoying herself inside

He would have been pleased with his star guest endorsing the venue, and posed happily outside surrounded by some scantily clad girls dressed in black and orange halloween get-ups.
And it seems Alexandra managed to party the evening away despite feeling tired from a strenuous and busy day.
She wrote on her Twitter page earlier in the evening: 'Such a busy day 2day wow... So tired. Hope u guys have had a great day.. Xx.'

Host: TOWIE's Mick Norcross owns the popular venue and posed outside with some scantily clad females wearing Halloween costume

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