Yukon Shirt Dress
Sold only in the Spring 1988 Catalogue, the Yukon Dress seems a little late in coming. The sibling to the Yukon Shirt, which dates back to 1982 seems a logical choice for a company that loves its shirt...
View Article1988 Conde Nast Article: Banana Republic Coup
“I think of myself as a traveler in the same way other people think of themselves as Democrats or Republicans or vegetarians.” Mel Ziegler once said. Just one of many wonderful quotes in this...
View ArticleThe Naturalist’s Shirt
The Naturalist’s Shirt was a staple of the brand from 1983-1988 (and beyond) and is distinguished from other BR shirts by front pockets that do not have closure flaps, as well as no epaulettes. Most...
View ArticleApocryphal Affiliates Shirts
I love, love, LOVE the Apocryphal Affiliates Shirts. I’m super excited to have finally completed my collection of Apocryphal affiliates with the addition of the Botswana Bowling League Tank Top. These...
View ArticlePrince of Wales Shirt
From Spring 1986: “A shirt is subjected to merciless appraisal before we make it a traveling companion. Is the fabric warm enough for an unexpected scirocco? Will the shoulders bear the strain of...
View ArticleAuthentic Surplus: British Army Ditty Bag
A report on a fantastic find from Abandonista Emeritus, Wendy Joffe! This is a British Army ditty bag, or kit bag, if you will. Initially I made two incorrect assumptions: 1) It’s Royal Navy, and 2)...
View ArticleMen’s Shoulder Patch Shirt
This rather odd shirt likely hails from the early post-Ziegler years, when the company was trying to figure out just where it stood in the fashion world. The example shown here is more in keeping with...
View ArticlePossible Costume Relic from Hollywood?
Spotted on ebay: A Correspondent’s Jacket made from Expedition Cloth, featuring a Universal Studios barcode label inside the collar. I suspect this was owned by the costume department, then eventually...
View ArticleWomen’s Aegean Sandals
These beautiful sandals were available in Summer 1987. An updated style, the Roman Sandals, appeared in Spring and Summer ’88.
View ArticlePortmanteau Jacket
Available in Fall and Holiday 1987, the Portmanteau Jacket is another fine example of waxed cotton outerwear sourced from England. It is lined with cotton flannel and interlined with a layer of thermal...
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