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Four Winds Jacket AKA Windbuffer Jacket

March 27, 2021 By In Men's Jackets No Comments

Originally called the Four Winds Jacket in Spring 1987, the Windbuffer Jacket was offered from Summer 1987 through Spring 1988 in 4 different colors (khaki, white, blue and coffee) depending on the season.

From the catalogue: “They do make ’em like that anymore-if they choose to ignore the dictum that time means money. We took our time-two years, in fact-making sure our Windbuffer Jacket lived up to the idea of what it should be. Both shell and lining of this classic wind-cheater style jacket are made of tightly woven, pre-washed cotton. It’s subtle, earthy colors already have the patina of age. Every detail is carefully thought out and meticulously worked-there are pockets everywhere you need them, and nowhere you don’t. Proof positive that real character can’t be rushed.”

Putty version from eBay

Banana Republic Catalog #33 Fall 1987 Windbuffer Jacket, Haversack, Lodge Shirt, Dress Khakis Banana Republic Summer 1987 No. 32 White Shirt, Dress Khakis, Windbuffer Jacket Banana Republic #36 Summer 1988 Banana Republic Catalog #35 Windbuffer Jacket, Richard Walker's Pants, Nile Shirt
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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.