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Corduroy Collar Denim Shirt

Fall 1985

In contrast to the long-running Sierra Denim Shirt, the Corduroy Collar Denim Shirt only ran in the Fall 1985 Catalogue: “We roamed the High Lonesome for a considerable spell looking for a denim shirt that didn’t have pearl buttons or a collar that looked like a pair of Mule’s Ears. Finally, we came home and designed our own. The buttons and corduroy collar are sand-colored, a perfect complement to blue. And the denim is pre-washed so as to impart a downright friendly feeling from the outset. Now when we climb into the proverbial saddle, we do it in a shirt with all the tender mercies you could ask for, but with enough gumption to be at home on anybody’s range.”

Photos from Gary Pinkerton.

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.