Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products featured on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page, we will earn a commission – learn more. Karren Brady is no stranger to a stylish, business-ready look on The Apprentice, showcasing numerous outfits fit for the boardroom. As the series returned last month, the businesswoman has already debuted more meeting-ready ensembles as she joins Lord Sugar and Tim Campbell to impress viewers. With weeks more of competition on the BBC to go, there is no doubt Karren, 56, will be bringing additional glamour to the boardroom in the coming episodes.
From Designer Labels to High Street Finds
From Victoria Beckham's fashion brand to Roland Mouret, Loewe to Destree, Karren's wardrobe boasts no shortage of designer labels. Fortunately for viewers, there are plenty of high street alternatives for savvy shoppers who want to copy Karren's look for themselves. From tailored suits to slim-fitting dresses, here we explore some of Karren's standout outfits and where to buy similar styles at high street prices.
ME+EM Multi Striped Suit
Karren opted for a ME+EM suit in one episode of The Apprentice, where candidates were tasked with creating their own children's book. She paired the chic striped two-piece with a black top to dress it down, wearing her long hair in blow-dried curls for that installment of the BBC show. The ME+EM suit, comprising The Very Useful Multi Stripe Blazer and Pleated Wide-Leg Trouser, is still available on their website.
Made from organic Italian cotton, the blazer is currently on sale, reduced to £140 from £350, in stock in sizes 4, 6, 8, 12, 14, 16, and 18, with size 10 sold out. Meanwhile, the trousers in the pleated wide-leg design are £90, down from £225, available in sizes 12 to 18. A similar straight-leg alternative is also available for £78 in sizes 14, 16, and 18.
For a high street alternative, Mango is currently stocking their own version of the striped suit, available as a co-ord set. Priced at £69.99, on sale from £99.99, the white striped set is selling out quickly and is only available in sizes 6 and 8 on the ASOS website.
Roland Mouret Crêpe Midi Dress
In another episode, Karren was seen wearing a chic Roland Mouret dress in white. While it is sadly unavailable in that colour, it is still available in maroon on MyTheresa. The long, tight-fitting dress features a golden brooch detail and is currently on sale at £534, down from £890. It is heading out of stock quickly, with sizes 4, 6, and 8 remaining, and free shipping for orders at that price.
To copy the look at a lower price point, New Look is stocking their own midi dress in the same colour with similar gold detailing. The Dark Burgundy V-Neckline Hem Slit Midi Dress is also on sale for an impressive £11, down from £34.99, on their website. Available in sizes 8 through 16, the figure-hugging design has a cut-out detail at the chest accentuated by golden hardware. The popular design has already sold out online in its khaki colour due to the near 70 per cent sale.
Victoria Beckham Twist Blouse
Elsewhere, Karren wore a Victoria Beckham green blouse, paired with white trousers and pure white trainers. The Twist-Detail Blouse, made from 100 per cent silk, currently has only one item left online on Farfetch in size 10, priced at £396.
The high street offers its own version, with River Island stocking a green satin slim-fit shirt in the same colour palette. The button-up shirt is available in sizes 8 through 22, having sold out in size 6, and is priced at £29.
Nautical Themed Dress Alternatives
In the promotional shoot for the new series, Karren wore a stylish blue and white nautical themed dress from Roland Mouret. While the dress is sold out, alternatives are available from Karen Millen and MyTheresa. Self Portrait has a belted blue and white midi dress on sale online, reduced to £280 from £400, featuring a figure-hugging sparkling belt. It is selling quickly, with low stock in sizes 4, 6, 12, and 14, but sizes 8 and 10 remain plentiful.
Karen Millen offers a belted, collared version of the nautical themed dress, also on sale with a 20 per cent discount. Priced at £183.20, down from £229, the navy dress is made from polyester and viscose, featuring a defined black waistline to accentuate the figure. With a central panel for a slimming effect, it pairs well with flats or pointed heels for boardroom flair.
Destree Tailored Two-Piece
Karren has also been seen in a tailored black two-piece, posing in the look ahead of the series launch. The outfit, from Destree, is available on NETAPORTER, costing £840 for the jacket and matching trousers. The Amoako cropped faille jacket, priced at £450, comes in sizes extra small to large and in white and cream. The trousers with a wide-leg design are £390, available in UK sizes 6 to 16.
To recreate the look, ASOS is stocking their own version of the puff-sleeved jacket, the Herringbone Cropped Blazer. On sale for £37.50 from £50, it is available in sizes 12 and 14, with larger sizes sold out. Pair it with ASOS Design's tailored wide-leg herringbone trousers, on sale for £19.20, available in sizes 4 to 18, matching the jacket's design.
Loewe Chain-Embellished Shirt
Another recent episode featured Karren in a Loewe satin blouse with gold chain embellishment on the sleeves. Available on NETAPORTER in one size, equivalent to UK 16, it is on sale at 50 per cent off, priced at £750 down from £1,500, with an additional 20 per cent off using code FLASH20 at checkout.
For a high street alternative, Boden stocks a 100 per cent silk blouse similar in design. Available for £103.20 using code GR7V, down from £129, it is in stock from sizes 4 to 22.
The Apprentice continues Thursday at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
