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Jaguar Bandana

May 8, 2021 By In Scarves No Comments

Appearing in the Spring and Summer 1986 catalogues, they made a re-appearance in Spring 1988. Only $15 for a set of four! Such a deal!

From the catalogue: “If a leopard could change its spots it would surely choose the showier ones of the jaguar–ornate, rosettelike, rich in hue. We’ve printed them on our bandanas in four different color patterns so that you may change your spots as well.”

The bandana is 24″x24″. It was also sold as a Jaguar Scarf at 27″x27″ in Spring 1988.

From my collection, dark red-brown spots.

Light Khaki version courtesy Neal Moore.

Olive Drab spots

Banana Republic Summer 1986 No. 28 Women's Essential Bag, Riviera Shorts, Aegean Shirt, Jaguar Bandana Banana Republic #27 Spring 1986 Flightsuit, Bandanas, Carioca Dress Banana Republic Catalog #35 Cotton Jersey, Roman Sandals, Copacabana Shorts, Jaguar Scarf
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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.