Banana Republic Travel and Safari Company
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1978-
Biography
Banana Republic is a clothing and accessories retailer owned by the American multinational corporation Gap Inc. It was founded in 1978 by Mel and Patricia Ziegler, who originally called the company "Banana Republic Travel & Safari Clothing Company." The original concept for the company was to sell items that complement a safari and travel lifestyle. In 1983, Gap purchased the company, changed the name to "Banana Republic," and rebranded the stores.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Jane Barton store catalogs
Collection
Identifier: SC.481
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of one Banana Republic catalog (Summer 1988), two Bonwit Teller catalogs (1973-undated 1970s), and eleven Lord & Taylor catalogs (1974-undated 1970s).
Dates:
1973 - 1988
Found in:
Special Collections and FIT Archive
Retail Stores - Banana Republic, 1985-1987, 1985-1987
folder
Identifier: SC.FITA.3.20.7.1.118
Scope and Contents
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer Banana Republic.
Dates:
1985-1987