Scandal's Signature Fashion Line At The Limited Is Only The Beginning!
We're brainstorming other collaborations between TV series and fashion retailers that could totally, totally happen.
In the tradition of Banana Republic's Mad Men collection comes the latest synergy between a stylish show and a major fashion retailer: The Limited, apparently a brand that still exists, is doing a Scandal-inspired fashion line. Now you, too, can know what it feels like to drink an entire bottle's worth of red wine in a cozy white blanket sweater, though your ability to keep said wine off said sweater may not be quite as well-honed as the legendary fixer's.
It's a good start -- I'd definitely make a trip to see the selection of coats, particularly if they'd be as capacious as Olivia's and thus let me shoplift suckling pigs whenever I feel like it -- but it is just that: a start. There are plenty of other well-dressed ladies on TV whose looks you should be able to shop your own self. We made a list!
Royal Pains For J. Crew
Inspired by the iconic style of: Evan R. Lawson and Paige Collins Lawson.
Signature pieces: For men: primary-coloured chinos; nautical embroidered jute belts. For ladies: vintage-y costume jewellery; white eyelet sundresses and sleeveless blouses.
First item to sell out: Oversized enamel cocktail ring in the shape of a fox.
Tagline: Your Prescription For Summer
Pathetic D-lister most likely wear it on a red carpet in a transparent bid for a guest shot: Carson Kressley.
The Americans For Halston Heritage
Inspired by the iconic style of: Elizabeth Jennings.
Signature pieces: Bell-sleeve silk earth-toned blouses; knee-high oxblood boots; high-waisted, wide-legged fine-wale corduroy trousers; wigs.
First item to sell out: Double-breasted wool herringbone trench.
Tagline: To Each According To Your Need...To Look Fabulous
Pathetic D-lister most likely wear it on a red carpet in a transparent bid for a guest shot: Sally Kirkland.
Downton Abbey For Anthropologie
Inspired by the iconic style of: The Crawley ladies (not the Dowager Countess).
Signature pieces: Sheer beaded cocktail dresses; high-heeled spectator pumps; gabardine overcoats with complicated shawl collars.
First item to sell out: Replica of Lady Mary's wedding headband.
Tagline: A Changing Wardrobe For A Changing World
Pathetic D-lister most likely wear it on a red carpet in a transparent bid for a guest shot: Aubrey O'Day.
The Good Wife For Talbots
Inspired by the iconic style of: Diane Lockhart (and to a lesser extent Alicia Florrick and Kalinda Sharma).
Signature pieces: Pencil-skirted "sexy secretary HBIC" dresses; zippered suit jackets; gold horseshoe pendants.
First item to sell out: A knockoff of the sunglasses from "On The Bubble."
Tagline: What To Put On Over Your Legal Briefs
Pathetic D-lister most likely wear it on a red carpet in a transparent bid for a guest shot: Donna Hanover.
Rectify For Free People
Inspired by the iconic style of: Amantha Holden.
Signature pieces: Petite floral print sundresses; sun-bleached ribbed tank tops; leather bracelets.
First item to sell out: Weathered motorcycle boots.
Tagline: Great Style Never Dies
Pathetic D-lister most likely wear it on a red carpet in a transparent bid for a guest shot: Caitlin Stasey.
Parks & Recreation For Madewell
Inspired by the iconic style of: April Ludgate.
Signature pieces: Slouchy boyfriend cardigans; cuffed skinny jeans; skull earrings.
First item to sell out: Octopus-print buttondown.
Tagline: For Those Who Like People, Places, And Things!
Pathetic D-lister most likely wear it on a red carpet in a transparent bid for a guest shot: Tori Spelling.
The Walking Dead For Athleta
Inspired by the iconic style of: Maggie, Carol, Michonne, and all ladies who love slaying walkers.
Signature pieces: Stretch cargo pants; dark thermal henleys; antibacterial sweat socks.
First item to sell out: Waterproof/spillproof utility poncho.
Tagline: Grab Life By The Throat
Pathetic D-lister most likely wear it on a red carpet in a transparent bid for a guest shot: Natasha Henstridge.