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Culottes

November 6, 2021 By In Women's Clothes, Women's Pants No Comments

From the Spring 1988 Catalogue: “A house divided cannot stand, but a skirt divided equals a pair of culottes, which will stand up to nearly any situation in which modern women find themselves. Our culottes multiply the benefits of both skirt and trousers, combining the modesty of the former and mobility of the latter. They’re made of lightweight, pigment-dyed cotton twill, washable in pensione sink or local laundry. Waist and hips are trimly tailored, with roomy, gracefully bisected pleats beneath. A garment that adds up to far more than the sum of its parts.”

Photos from Depop sale

About The Author

Robyn Adams
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.