Banana Republic

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Established: 1978 (multi-source)

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Product focus: Womenswear

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Banana Republic is an American upscale clothing and accessories retailer, originally founded as the Banana Republic Travel & Safari Clothing Company in 1978. The brand began with a unique concept: reimagining military surplus and travel-inspired garments as stylish safari and expedition wear. The founders, Mel and Patricia Ziegler, infused their retail locations and catalogs with a sense of adventure, storytelling, and hand-drawn illustrations, creating a distinctive identity that captured

the imagination of a generation. After being acquired by Gap Inc. in 1983, Banana Republic transitioned into a more mainstream, accessible luxury brand, known for its polished, sophisticated apparel and editorial campaigns. In the 2020s, under the creative direction of Nicole Wiesmann, the brand ha
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