From the Fall 1988 catalogue: : “With a bag such as this, Rick could have protected letters of transit from Casablanca’s humid summers. Ilsa could have slipped the strap over her shoulder, leaving both arms free to hug Rick goodbye. And victor could have stood stoically by, wondering how this rugged bag manages to improve as time goes by.”
Robyn's fascination with Banana Republic began in 1984 when her Alaskan adventurer father began buying the clothing and giving her the catalogs. She loved the clothes and as an artist she was drawn to the illustrations. She went on to study illustration at art college in BR's hometown of San Francisco and worked for years as a background artist for animation. She is now based in Oakland, CA as a graphic designer and illustrator with Secret Fan Base . She's been collecting and archiving at Abandoned Republic since 2011. 
Newly Updated! 1985-1988 Available.
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