From Fall and Holiday 1987, a marvelous wool felt hat in black or olive with a wide curved brim.
From the catalogue: “A wide-brimmed hat betokens and intriguing past, while shielding a woman’s face from overbright sun or impudent stares. The cotton twill band gives nothing away.”
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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