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Mystery Vest

Some vests that we spotted online were not featured in the catalogues as far as I know, but were made during the catalogue era, based on the tag.

With large buttons and open pockets, this leather vest on Etsy is unknown in the catalogues thus far.
Made in Korea indicates it was likely made after 1985 when leather production shifted from the US.

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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