American clothing and accessories retailer

Banana Republic is an American upscale clothing and accessories retailer owned by The Gap. It was founded in 1978 by Mel and Patricia Ziegler, who originally called the company "Banana Republic Travel โ€ฆ Wikipedia
Factsheet
Company type Division of Gap
Industry Retail
Founded 1978; 48 years ago (1978)
Mill Valley, California, U.S.
Factsheet
Company type Division of Gap
Industry Retail
Founded 1978; 48 years ago (1978)
Mill Valley, California, U.S.
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Wikipedia
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Banana Republic - Wikipedia
August 5, 2025 - In 1983, Gap purchased the company, changed the name to "Banana Republic", and rebranded the stores to achieve a more upscale image. In the 2020s, VP of design Nicole Wiesmann has re-envisioned the brand with ad editorial campaigns that evoke luxury brands, and higher-end garments that have been compared favorably with names such as Ralph Lauren and The Row.
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Banana Republic
bananarepublic.gap.com
Banana Republic | Timeless Style for Womenโ€™s & Menโ€™s Clothing
Discover a spirit of exploration at Banana Republic. Shop cashmere, leather, and linen, plus styles for a sophisticated wardrobe and refined style.
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Banana Republic
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Women's Clothing | Banana Republic
Shop timeless, beautifully tailored women's clothing including dresses, suits, sweaters, pants and more exclusively at Banana Republic.
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Gap Inc.
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Banana Republic | Gap Inc.
Banana Republic is a global apparel and accessories brand focused on delivering modern, versatile pieces designed for a life with no boundaries.
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Forbes
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The True Story Behind the Banana Republic Brand
November 12, 2012 - Mel and Patricia Ziegler co-founded Banana Republic back in 1978. The company was bought by Gap in 1983 and now operates as a division, now with over 600 stores located internationally.
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Instagram
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Banana Republic (@bananarepublic) โ€ข Instagram photos and videos
2M Followers, 480 Following, 7,506 Posts - Banana Republic (@bananarepublic) on Instagram: "Adventure, craft, and storytelling since 1978."
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Fast Company
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Will Banana Republic ever be forced to change its name? - Fast Company
August 18, 2022 - A safari-themed Banana Republic, ca. 1989 [Photo: Bryan Moss/San Francisco Chronicle/Getty Images] Mel and Patricia Ziegler founded the brand in 1978, calling it the Banana Republic Travel & Safari Clothing Company.
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Secretfanbase
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Banana Republic History โ€“ Abandoned Republic
Itโ€™s Banana Republicโ€™s roots as a travel outfitter, founded by a journalist and illustrator, that continue to inspire them today โ€” through craftsmanship, storytelling, and a spirit of adventure and exploration in everything they do. Inspired by the best of their past, made modern for today.
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Banana Republic
bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca โ€บ stores
Women's & Men's Clothing | Find Business & Casual Clothes Near You | Banana Republic
Discover Banana Republic. Classic Style. Adventurous Spirit. Founded in San Francisco by two California creatives, Banana Republic has grown into a global lifestyle brand with over 400 retail locations worldwide.
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Banana Republic
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Conscious Luxury | Banana Republic
Discover our sustainable collection for stylish clothes that are responsibly made with water savings, sustainable fibers and recycled fabrics in mind at Banana Republic.
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Facebook
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Banana Republic | Facebook
Banana Republic ยท Adventure, craft, and storytelling since 1978. Follow us on IG @bananarepublic. Page ยท Clothing (Brand) BANANA REPUBLIC LLC ยท is responsible for this Page ยท linkedin.com/companies/gap-inc.-banana-republic ยท youtube.co...
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Banana Republic
bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca โ€บ women โ€บ new arrivals
Women's Clothing - Shop New Arrivals | Banana Republic
Shop Women's New Arrivals and see the latest styles for the season, including dresses, sweaters, blouses, pants, suits, and jackets at Banana Republic.
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Decade
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Banana Republic Brand Identity by Decade
From the famous illustrated catalogs to the classic workwear staples, we all have memories of Banana Republic. When Banana Republic invited us to collaborate on a new brand identity, we knew we wanted to build on this heritage, and make Banana Republic look the way it always should have.
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Retail Dive
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Banana Republic goes back to its roots with new brand identity | Retail Dive
September 8, 2021 - After years of underperformance at Gap, Banana Republic announced on Tuesday that it is revamping its brand identity to focus on "democratic, approachable and inclusive luxury." Launching on Sept.
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Banana Republic
bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca โ€บ browse โ€บ division.do
Men's Clothing | Banana Republic
Elevate your wardrobe with timeless, tailored men's clothing including polos, tees, suits, chinos, sweaters and more exclusively at Banana Republic.
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LinkedIn
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Banana Republic | LinkedIn
#TheBRLook #BRHome | Explore our amazing opportunities at jobs.bananarepublic.com Banana Republic is a global apparel and accessories brand focused on delivering modern, versatile classics designed for a life with no boundaries.
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Fashionandrace
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Banana Republic Clothing: A Plea for a Reckoning | FRD
February 7, 2025 - It is unsettling how the company continues to draw inspiration from traumatic histories of colonialism which are also embedded in the companyโ€™s problematic namesake, โ€œbanana republic.โ€
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GAP
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Banana Republic | Shop Banana Republic & discover timeless styles for Women, Men, Baby & Home โ€” GAP (International)
Discover a spirit of adventure at Banana Republic and shop thoughtfully designed classics, crafted from luxurious materials with an eye towards sustainability.