{"id":21891,"date":"2015-07-21T15:10:05","date_gmt":"2015-07-21T15:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.ae.com\/?p=21891"},"modified":"2019-07-29T20:45:05","modified_gmt":"2019-07-29T20:45:05","slug":"real-talk-with-ban-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/2015\/07\/21\/real-talk-with-ban-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Talk with Ban.do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When we set out to bring you some of the cutest gifts&nbsp;around,&nbsp;there was no question that Ban.do was a&nbsp;perfect match! Between their fun, cheery products and&nbsp;positive&nbsp;message, it&#8217;s no secret why we&#8217;re obsessed with this LA-based powerhouse. We sat down with our friends at&nbsp;Ban.do to talk inspiration, staying organized&nbsp;and what it means to be #AerieREAL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Aerie:&nbsp;Tell us about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shopbando.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ban.do<\/a>! How did the company get started?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ban.do:<\/strong> We started making one-of-a-kind hair accessories (think: flower crowns before they were a trend) that sold out pretty much immediately. The thing is, since they were one-of-a-kind, once they sold they were gone. So we began to make things in multiples, which allowed us to create accessible price points for every girl, and ban.do was born! We\u2019ve evolved a lot since the beginning, but we\u2019ve always been built on strong branding and the desire to bring fun products to all girls everywhere. We\u2019ve always been very serious about fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie\/browse\/category.jsp?catId=cat7150142&amp;icid=aerie_Social_150721_100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2448\" height=\"2448\" src=\"https:\/\/americaneagleoutfitters.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/image4.jpg?w=672\" alt=\"Real Talk with Ban.do\" class=\"wp-image-21907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/image4.jpg 2448w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/image4.jpg?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/image4.jpg?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/image4.jpg?resize=768,768 768w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/image4.jpg?resize=2048,2048 2048w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/image4.jpg?resize=1536,1536 1536w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/image4.jpg?resize=505,505 505w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/image4.jpg?resize=1280,1280 1280w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/image4.jpg?resize=584,584 584w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/image4.jpg?resize=210,210 210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2448px) 100vw, 2448px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Aerie: We\u2019re obsessed with ban.do\u2019s bright, fun aesthetic. What inspires the team on a daily basis?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ban.do:&nbsp;<\/strong>Why, thank you! We find inspiration in a lot of places: Pinterest, Instagram, and our spectacular ban.do girl gang, to name a few. Connecting and collaborating with artists is one of our favorite things. We\u2019re also inspired by our Los Angeles office, a.k.a The Ban.do Party House! There\u2019s a disco ball wall, glitter wallpaper, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shopbando.com\/pages\/girls-pop-up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a pop up shop<\/a> in the back: major creative fuel. When we\u2019re not at the office, we love to explore LA by checking out museum exhibits, catching a movie at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, or treasure hunting at the Rose Bowl Flea Market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie\/browse\/category.jsp?catId=cat7150142&amp;icid=aerie_Social_150721_100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4320\" height=\"6240\" src=\"https:\/\/americaneagleoutfitters.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/editorial_fash_acc1.jpg?w=672\" alt=\"Real Talk with Ban.do\" class=\"wp-image-21904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/editorial_fash_acc1.jpg 4320w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/editorial_fash_acc1.jpg?resize=208,300 208w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/editorial_fash_acc1.jpg?resize=768,1109 768w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/editorial_fash_acc1.jpg?resize=1418,2048 1418w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/editorial_fash_acc1.jpg?resize=1063,1536 1063w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/editorial_fash_acc1.jpg?resize=350,505 350w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/editorial_fash_acc1.jpg?resize=1280,1849 1280w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/editorial_fash_acc1.jpg?resize=584,844 584w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/editorial_fash_acc1.jpg?resize=210,303 210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4320px) 100vw, 4320px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Aerie:<\/strong>&nbsp;Staying organized can be tough at times! Do you have any tips for how to step up your desk game?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ban.do:&nbsp;<\/strong>Totally! Our latest product line is all about creating the ultimate dream desk. The goal is to make your desk a place that totally works for you AND that you love looking at. Because if you\u2019re not inspired, what\u2019s the point? We love putting the \u201cfun\u201d in functional with cute desk accessories like pretty file folders and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie\/browse\/product.jsp?productId=5498_1015_602&amp;icid=aerie_Social_150721_102\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">notebooks<\/a>, bright markers and washi tape, and extras like colorful prints and tiny disco balls. Disco balls definitely increase productivity. Or at least remind you to have regular dance parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie\/browse\/category.jsp?catId=cat7150142&amp;icid=aerie_Social_150721_100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3840\" height=\"5760\" src=\"https:\/\/americaneagleoutfitters.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/btsfw15_editorial_desk_opener.jpg?w=672\" alt=\"Real Talk with Ban.do\" class=\"wp-image-21901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/btsfw15_editorial_desk_opener.jpg 3840w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/btsfw15_editorial_desk_opener.jpg?resize=200,300 200w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/btsfw15_editorial_desk_opener.jpg?resize=768,1152 768w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/btsfw15_editorial_desk_opener.jpg?resize=1365,2048 1365w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/btsfw15_editorial_desk_opener.jpg?resize=1024,1536 1024w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/btsfw15_editorial_desk_opener.jpg?resize=337,505 337w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/btsfw15_editorial_desk_opener.jpg?resize=1280,1920 1280w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/btsfw15_editorial_desk_opener.jpg?resize=584,876 584w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/btsfw15_editorial_desk_opener.jpg?resize=210,315 210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3840px) 100vw, 3840px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Aerie:&nbsp;Our ban.do collection is amazing! We know it\u2019s hard to choose, but is there one product you\u2019re REALLY excited abou<\/strong>t?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ban.do:&nbsp;<\/strong>You guys, that\u2019s basically impossible. But OK! We\u2019re super excited about the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie\/browse\/product.jsp?productId=5498_1014_602&amp;icid=aerie_Social_150721_101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">I Am Very Busy Agenda<\/a>, which is packed with magical things like compliments, stickers, a secret code language, and fun, weekly to-dos. People are obsessing over our agendas and interacting with them in really cool ways (see: <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/omgbandoagenda\/\">#omgbandoagenda<\/a> on Instagram), and we want to pop champagne and jump up and down about the whole thing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie\/browse\/category.jsp?catId=cat7150142&amp;icid=aerie_Social_150721_100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1134\" height=\"1134\" src=\"https:\/\/americaneagleoutfitters.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/3square1.jpg?w=672\" alt=\"Real Talk with Ban.do\" class=\"wp-image-21912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/3square1.jpg 1134w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/3square1.jpg?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/3square1.jpg?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/3square1.jpg?resize=768,768 768w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/3square1.jpg?resize=505,505 505w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/3square1.jpg?resize=584,584 584w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/3square1.jpg?resize=210,210 210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1134px) 100vw, 1134px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Aerie:&nbsp;It\u2019s no secret we\u2019re excited to partner with a REAL company like ban.do! What does being #AerieREAL mean to you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ban.do:&nbsp;<\/strong>To us, being #AerieREAL means being who you are without apology and with a lot of celebrating and confetti-throwing. One of the phrases in our agenda is \u201cDo whatever, be weird, it\u2019s OK!\u201d and we pretty much live by that. We can\u2019t get enough of the individuality of our customers, who are sparkly, edgy, preppy, and everything in between. We&#8217;re all about inclusion, because that\u2019s what makes things fun. And we just really want to be friends with everybody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Show us your favorite <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie\/browse\/category.jsp?catId=cat7150142&amp;icid=aerie_Social_150721_100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ban.do<\/a>&nbsp;products&nbsp;with&nbsp;#AerieREAL&nbsp;on Instagram and Twitter for a chance to be featured on our&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie\/browse\/stylegallery.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Style Gallery<\/a>! xo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When we set out to bring you some of the cutest gifts&nbsp;around,&nbsp;there was no question that Ban.do was a&nbsp;perfect match! Between their fun, cheery products and&nbsp;positive&nbsp;message, it&#8217;s no secret why we&#8217;re obsessed with this LA-based powerhouse. We sat down with our friends at&nbsp;Ban.do to talk inspiration, staying organized&nbsp;and what it means to be #AerieREAL. 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