This previously unknown shirt came up on eBay in March 2022. The price tag dates it to late 1988-89, after the Ziegler era and before the first rebrand. The crest on the breast is not seen anywhere else; it’s very distinctive with the globe, banners and starburst. H/t Wendy Joffe for bringing it to my attention.
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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