[DOC] [TLE] History of Banana Republic Inc.  FundingUniverse [PAR] Read about the history of Banana Republic Inc. Explore the company's history, ... 
Incorporated: 1978 as Banana Republic Travel and Safari Clothing Company ... 
The timeless style captures a modern interpretation of classic fashion and its ... 
slump, Banana Republic's safari and khaki concept began to lose its appeal. [DOC] [TLE] TWO NEW STORES THAT MAKE SHOPPING A SAFARI - NYTimes ... [PAR] Aug 2, 1985 ... Fanciers of catalogues know the travel and safari clothing company, ... Lines from 
such authors as Conrad, Faulkner and Thoreau are also thrown in for inspiration. 
... started the company in 1978 in Mill Valley, a San Francisco suburb. ... toward 
store business, although ''we think of ourself as a catalogue... [DOC] [TLE] Before Banana Republic Was Mainstream Fashion, It Was a Weirdly ... [PAR] Mar 16, 2016 ... By 1983, the couple had a thriving catalog business and two stores in the ... The 
Zieglers began using surplus as a template for manufacturing their ... "Gap was 
looking to expand its product line with a luxury brand and ... It does make you 
wonder: Would Banana Republic's safari-style clothing work today? [DOC] [TLE] Banana Republic - Fashion Designer Encyclopedia - clothing ... [PAR] American clothing store chain and mail order company ... Republic Travel 
Bookstore opened, San Francisco, 1978; Travel Bookstore Catalogue ... Banana 
Republic Guide to Travel and Safari Clothing , New York, 1986. ... Banana 
Republic was a creative fashion adventure in the United States that began when 
writer Mel... [DOC] [TLE] Banana Republic - Wikipedia [PAR] Banana Republic is an American clothing and accessories retailer owned by 
American multinational corporation, Gap Inc. It was founded in 1978 by Mel and 
Patricia Ziegler with a safari theme; in 1983, Gap purchased the company and 
gave it a more upscale image. Banana Republic has over 600 stores located 
internationally. ... They were known for a hand-drawn catalogue of items with 
fictional... [DOC] [TLE] History of Abercrombie & Fitch - Wikipedia [PAR] The history of Abercrombie & Fitch began in the nineteenth century and extends 
into the ... David Abercrombie founded A&F in 1892 as an upscale sporting 
goods store. ... The catalog featured outdoor clothing, camping gear, articles, and 
advice .... In late 1990s, the company began to opt building stores only averaging
... [DOC] [TLE] Banana Republic - Themed Retail That Once Was - Event Discoveries [PAR] Mar 14, 2012 ... The original Banana Republic (BR), which began in 1978, was a two-store safari 
and travel-themed clothing company. Vintage BR catalog... [DOC] [TLE] Banana Republic rising: Remembering the store's safari years - The ... [PAR] May 10, 2013 ... Banana Republic rising: Remembering the store's safari years .... Image 2 of 16 
.... I spent many hours in the safari-themed Banana Republic, born in Mill Valley 
in 1978, ... I'm wearing a BR slim fit stretch poplin dress shirt as I type these ... 
else responsible for jettisoning the original ideals of the company. [DOC] [TLE] A Rare Look: Banana Republic Catalogs 1978-1983  Abandoned ... [PAR] Jun 2, 2011 ... A Rare Look: Banana Republic Catalogs 1978-1983 ... an inexpensive two-color 
printing technique that fit the funky style of a surplus clothing company. ... I had 
completely forgotten how cool going to a BR store was in the 80s. ... I really miss 
the whole safari experience that made the original BR so unique. [DOC] [TLE] Banana Republic: It'll always be Burma to me [PAR] Apr 16, 2006 ... "The salesman said to me, 'this doesn't seem to really be your style.'" ... which 
began in 1978, was a two-store safari and travel-themed clothing company. ... 
The company competed directly with the J. Peterman catalog later... [DOC] [TLE] Abercrombie & Fitch Co. facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia ... [PAR] Abercrombie & Fitch Company is a clothing retailer marketed toward young 
people, from ... The two men pooled their interests and opened a sporting goods 
store. ... It

Question: This safari-inspired clothing company began in 1978 with 2 stores & a catalog
Answer: Banana Republic