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Six-Gore Skirt

January 31, 2021 By In Women's Clothes, Women's Dresses No Comments

Spotted on eBay, this rare 1986 Cotton Twill and Leather Six-Gore Skirt. Six gore is a particular cut of skirt made up of triangular “gore” panels to form a A line. Sold in Pewter and Ivory in Fall 1986 and Dark Khaki and Pewter in Holiday 1986.

From the catalogue: “Cut long and wide enough to satisfy our rather bluenosed Minister of Decorum, the Six-Gore Skirt also passed muster with our mischievous Minister of Revels (she liked its trim-waisted, romantic silhouette). We had it made from several yards of pre-washed, heavy cotton twill, lightly brushed on the inside for a soft touch and swingy drape. The coin pocket is trimmed with machine-washable leather to discourage dirt and wear. A most proper skirt when propriety is called for, but should you find yourself sashaying, gallivanting, or even (heavens!) kicking up your heels in it, don’t say you weren’t adequately forewarned.”

A Dark Khaki Six Gore Skirt (etsy)

A mint condition Banana Republic Six-Gore Ivory skirt from the Fall 1986 Catalog.
A look at the leather pocket detailing.

Banana Republic Catalog #30 Holiday 1986 Correspondent's Dress, Women's Fedora, Merikani Shirt, Six-Gore Skirt Banana Republic #26 Fall 1986 Correspondent's Dress, Wool Felt Fedora, Merikani Shirt, Six-Gore Skirt
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Robyn’s fascination with Banana Republic began in 1984 when her Alaskan adventurer father began buying their clothing and giving her their catalogs. She loved the clothes, and as an artist, she was drawn to the illustrations. Robyn went on to study illustration at an art college in Banana Republic’s hometown of San Francisco, CA, and she worked for years as a background artist for animation. She is now based in Oakland, CA and works as a graphic designer and illustrator. She has been collecting and archiving at Abandoned Republic since 2011.