Banana Republic clothing technically originated in the late 1970s but it wasn't until they were acquired by Gap in the early 80s that they really took off and dominated the fashion scene.  Banana Republic offered a very different feel of clothing at that time.  While people were still wearing tight Sergio Valente jeans and left-over bell-bottoms from the 70s, this company made a bold move by offering a style that hadn't been seen very much in the US.  This style was travel and safari themed.

If you are old enough, you may remember a Banana Republic clothing catalog.  In this catalog, each item was accompanied by some kind of cool story about some kind of expedition, safari, hunt, or similar themed little piece of fiction.  This made the catalog extremely unique as it was actually fun to browse through.  Eventually, this catalog was dumped in favor of more traditional clothing that it still carries in all of its stores today.  Since this is a company owned by Gap, you can expect to find a lot of similar types of clothing.  There is a huge selection available for men and women of all sizes.

Banana Republic clothes covers a lot of different areas. There are complete lines of clothing for casual wear, dress wear, and even shoes and accessories. You can usually find some great sales at this store or at a Pac Sun Clothing store. One of the most common is a discount if you buy two or more items. You can usually save $10 per item if you buy more than one. This is sure to appeal to those looking to get some high quality garments at a great price. If you check online or at your local shop as the seasons change, you will have the ability to browse the items that are “out of season” and you can nab these at sometimes up to 75% off!

While Banana Republic clothing may not conjure up images of a safari in a Jeep like it used to, it's definitely one of the most recognized name brands in the business and has been so for over 20 years. Whether you want a polo shirt to wear to lunch or an elegant skirt and blouse combo for a day on the town, you simply can't miss with clothing and accessories from Banana Republic.

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