Banana Republic’s new creative director Simon Kneen unveiled his debut collection last night, showing clothes in soft neutrals accented with pops of blues and greens.
“A lot of what we’re known for is still there,” Mr. Kneen, who was previously vice president and creative design director at Brooks Brothers, said. “But it’s updated and made modern for people who live and work in the city.”





Retail sales, which are being closely watched this fall, strengthened a bit in the week ended Oct. 18, rising 1.1% from the same period a year ago, according to ShopperTrak RCT.
