Bush Jumpsuit

Introduced Summer 1987, the Bush Jumpsuit also appeared in Spring and Summer 1988.
There was an earlier Jungle Jumpsuit that came with its own utility belt. Summer 1984.

From the catalogue: “Like jeans, jumpsuits originated with folks who had places to go and no time to worry about delicate fabrics and shirttails popping out. Aviators, for instance: Amelia Earhart wore the first one ever seen on a woman. This abbreviated version encourages sturdy, bare-legged striding, agile scrambling, and cool brushes with silken air. It’s a straight line of rugged twill with classic bush styling; two big pockets up top, epaulets, and a bellows back pleat that’s ready to open up for a final stretch. Side-entry hip pockets conceal two more pockets under the button flaps. For women who engage in serious play, or who rate convenience as their top travel priority–say, dashing out of the safari tent when a rhino strays near camp.”

Photos from eBay, October 2020.

About The Author

Robyn Adams
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.

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