The Fashion File

For the loyal viewers who consider Mad Men’s Sunday evening broadcast a veritable call to fashion prayer, the latest publication from the show’s Emmy-winning costume designer Janie Bryant is a much anticipated bookshelf guide to the picture-perfect style that’s won our hearts. Inside, Bryant describes the ‘advice, tips, and inspiration’ that inform the program’s renowned costume selection, including insights on the shapes, colors, and accessories that mark o... More

For the loyal viewers who consider Mad Men’s Sunday evening broadcast a veritable call to fashion prayer, the latest publication from the show’s Emmy-winning costume designer Janie Bryant is a much anticipated bookshelf guide to the picture-perfect style that’s won our hearts. Inside, Bryant describes the ‘advice, tips, and inspiration’ that inform the program’s renowned costume selection, including insights on the shapes, colors, and accessories that mark our favorite characters, from Joan to Betty and Peggy. Beginning with a forward by leading actress, January Jones, Bryant explains the principles behind building, editing, and - most importantly - wearing your collection of glamorous garments, and even mentions her best practices for styling your stud after the dapper Don Draper. With eight elegant chapters of sartorial sense and illustrations to stimulate you, devouring Bryant’s simple clothing commandments will occupy your creative side clear into next season.