The staple Men’s Short from 1985-1988, the Expedition Short is easily distinguished by the wide belt loops in the front. From the catalogue: “No fewer than six deep, roomy pockets-two in the back, four in the front. The tough cotton canvas is pre-washed for the look of an old salt.”
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.
I am obsessed with this design! Sunday afternoons as a kid, we’d go to Water Tower Place in Chicago and we would always stop in the store on the 4th floor. I was more taken by the expedition clothing than I was the new Nintendo system at FAO Schwartz. Searching for a size 30-32 if they ever show up… I will lose the weight just to wear these! Lol