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Safari Skirt

June 4, 2020 By In Women's Clothes, Women's Dresses No Comments
While the Safari Jacket was a staple of the BR Women’s wardrobe, a matching Safari Skirt was only offered in Summer 1986.

As advertised: “Patterned after a turn-of-the-century riding habit, our 100% Egyptian Cotton Safari Skirt is equally at home sidesaddle or astride (simply unbutton the front buttons for more legroom). Smoothly tapered over the hips, the skirt flares gently into a wide, mid-calf A line that’s ample yet not voluminous, a practical choice whether sitting or trekking. Matches out Egyptian Cotton Safari Jacket or Safari Pants.”

The short-lived Safari Skirt originally appeared as part of the Equestrienne Suit in Fall 1985.
A different model of Safari Skirt was shown in the 1987 catalog. Notice it doesn’t have the “riding” front buttons.

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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.