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Incognito Hat

From Fall and Holiday 1987, a marvelous wool felt hat in black or olive with a wide curved brim.

From the catalogue: “A wide-brimmed hat betokens and intriguing past, while shielding a woman’s face from overbright sun or impudent stares. The cotton twill band gives nothing away.”

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.