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Safari Rain Hat

September 28, 2021 By In Hats No Comments

This handsome safari style hat appears as early as the 1982 Holiday Catalogue and runs into Summer 1985.

From the catalogue: “A crease-holding crown vented by four grommets, with a dozen rows of stitching that give shape to the brim. A most civilized off-white silky puggaree band. The waterproofed cotton chino hat keeps the noodle dry without suffocating you. It feels as good as it looks.”

Below: An early version the Safari Rain Hat showing a unique early label with the stacked logo. Courtesy Kimberlee English Anderson.

Below: A later version the hat.

BRWinter1984005 Banana Republic Catalog No. 19, Summer 1984 Banana Republic Catalog #15 Fall 1983 Writer's Sweater, Mukluks, Safari Shirt, Safari Rain Hat Banana Republic #21 Christmas 1984 Un-Alligator Shirt, Gunter Ziesler African Safari Book, Leather Traveler's Case, Leather Artist's and Writer's Case, Edward Thompson Testimonial, Suede Chamois Jacket, Safari Rain Hat, Safari Socks Banana Republic #23 Summer 1985 Banana Republic Catalog No.10 Holiday 1982 Safari Rain Hat, Flight Deck Jersey, Seattle Rain Slicker, Safari Dress Banana Republic Fall UPDATE 1984 Un-Alligator Shirt, Artist and Writer's Case, Traveler's Case, Chamois Jacket, Safari Rain Hat, Safari Socks Banana Republic Catalog #22: Spring 1985
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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.