STF: What are your favorite vintage spots in New York and Los Angeles?
__JB:__I love this store called Playclothes in L.A., and I love the owners…her name is Wanda, and she's southern, like I am and they are just the greatest people in that place. And through my nine and a half years in New York, my best pieces that I still have were from the Salvation Army on 46th between 11th and 12th. Three times a year they have a fur and leather sale and you can get the most amazing things. Those are definitely my best vintage finds.
STF: How can we average gals get the Mad Men style without looking like we're wearing a costume?
JB: You know what's really fun, is to get a great vintage blouse of the period, with some pin tucks or ruffles, and wear them with skinny jeans. I also love twinsets, which are just so iconic for the period, and a pencil skirt is perfect, or also finding a great shirtwaist dress. Definitely if you buy something, a piece from the period, I always say mix it with very contemporary pieces, whether it be a modern shoe or skinny jeans or high waisted trouser jeans. I'm a strong believer in mixing a lot of pieces.
STF: Designers from Michael Kors to Thom Browne have acknowledged that your work on the show has inspired them...um, how does that feel!?
JB: Last night I met Anne Hathaway [at the SAG awards] because one of my best friends does her makeup. And I was with January Jones and she said "Oh Anne this is Janie, she does the clothes for Mad Men," and Anne Hathaway was like, "How does it feel to be responsible for changing the face of fashion?" and I was like, "It feels pretty damn good, thanks Anne!" It has been incredible, and I'm just glad that it's really touched and inspired so many people. That's really the gift.
STF: Can we expect to see a line of clothing come out of this, or a collection inspired by the show? What kinds of projects do you have going on for the future?
__JB:__I'm working on some things right now…I hate to be so mysterious but I can't really say! It would have my name attached to it though.
I don't think I'm alone here when I say I'll be buying it! Do you guys love Mad Men style as much as I do? Are you feeling the whole late 50s fashion vibe? And are you as obsessed with Janie and her incredible creations as I am? Discuss!
Photos: Carin Baer/AMC/Courtesy of the Everett Collection
