This shirt came up in February 2021, but I’m unable to locate it in any catalogues. It’s a linen/cotton blend made in Hong Kong and is distinguished by loops on the shoulders, we think they are called glove loops.
A red version of the same design but in 100% cotton and made in India.
A green verison….
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.
Hi Robyn,
I have a shirt like this one. It has the same thin shoulder loops, but it is in a Khaki color. It is 100% cotton, but the material doesn’t look like the linen shirt or the red colored shirt. I think mine is a cotton twill. And I don’t think I ordered this through the catalog. I’m pretty sure I bought it at one of the stores. The tag features the “safari and travel clothing” logo, which would indicate that I must have purchased it sometime in 1988 or later. I’m happy to send photos if you’d like.
~Andy
Yes, I’d love pictures! I’ll email you…
I think I had this shirt, the yellowish one on top. I didn’t remember the loops, but seeing it after so many years, I believe mine did have the loops. It was always a favorite; very comfortable and I always wanted another one to replace it. I thikg they called it a French Cafe Shirt. I’ve never seen anything like it since. The early catalogues were great. You could always find something unusual.