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Corduroy Bush Dress

June 11, 2021 By In Women's Clothes, Women's Dresses No Comments

The Corduroy Bush Dress replaced the Cotton Bush Dress in the Fall and Winter of 1985: “Cord du roi is the cloth of kings, but nonetheless we make our corduroy bush dress equally available to women whose blood runs less than blue. Indeed, the most red-blooded adventurer will appreciate its comfort and practicality: the hefty 100% cotton wide wale is a staunch defense against a suddenly plummeting mercury, and there are four bellows pockets for metro tickets, loose francs and cafe receipts. What’s more, the loose, roomy cut of the Corduroy Bush Dress makes it a natural for layering: underneath try a Yukon Shirt or a Flannel Tartan Shirt. A dress for the uncommon commoner who’s ready to cast off her cord du plébe.”

Photos courtesy Kimberlee English Anderson

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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.