Draper James collection by Reese Witherspoon makes it to Monkee’s

Draper James, the women’s apparel and accessories collection by Academy Award winning actress Reese Witherspoon, is now available at 10 Monkee’s stores, including the Lexington store at 116 Clay Avenue.

Monkee’s, a national franchise with stores in Louisville and Lexington, is the only retailer beside the Draper James retail store in Nashville and Draperjames.com to offer the items.

The limited-edition assortment of select items from James Draper includes dresses, capes and sweaters.

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This story was originally published October 26, 2016 at 11:24 AM with the headline "Draper James collection by Reese Witherspoon makes it to Monkee’s."