Narciso Rodriguez appointed design advisor at Banana Republic

A firm favourite with Hollywood A-listers like Jessica Alba, Sarah Jessica Parker and Rachel Weisz, Narciso Rodriguez will now bring his creative genius to Banana Republic

Banana Republic has appointed influential designer Narciso Rodriguez as its new advisor.

The renowned fashion designer, who has a fleet of Hollywood A-list fans including Jessica Alba, Rachel Weisz and Michele Obama, will work alongside the label's creative director, Simon Knee.

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Rodriguez's own eponymous label is celebrated for its clean, architectural and modern silhouettes and the New York designer has twice won the Council of Fashion Designers of America award as the nation's best womenswear designer.

He will continue to helm his own label, which was recently expanded to include shoes, and will show his new spring collection during New York Fashion Week next month.

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Due to launch in October, the latest Banana Republic collection will draw influence from the highly-anticipated film version of Anna Kerenina.

The first collection to be created under Rodriguez's guidance will debut for A/W'13. We can't wait!

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