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Shawl-Collar Traveler’s Dress

Featured in Fall 1986 through Spring 1987 in black and khaki. From the catalogue: “Italian cotton knit is one of our favorite fabrics for travel: reasonless, wrinkle-shedding, flatteringly drape, it looks as fresh over a midnight grappa as it does over morning cappuccino. Our Traveler’s Dress has side slits to liberate your legs, deep side-seam pockets in which to warm your hands, and a thickly ribbed collar to turn up against the scirocco or roll down under a southern sun. In versatile neutrals; virtually a one-piece travel wardrobe.”

Black Traveler’s Dress photos from Kimberlee English Anderson. Khaki from a September 2020 eBay auction.

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.

1 Comment

  • Paula on May 31, 2023

    Do you know where to find that dress today—May 2023? I had saved for months and finally bought one back in the day, in black. I would love to wear one today.
    And btw…i still have the entire collection of the original catalogues. I used to read every story over and over and dream of traveling and wearing their clothes. It was better than comic books and movies and romance novels. 🙂

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