Banana Republic

Purchased by Gap Inc. in 1983 and rebranded as “Banana Republic,” this American apparel company originally made its debut as the “Banana Republic Travel & Safari Clothing Company.” Founded by Mel and Patricia Ziegler and known for their hand-drawn catalogues, fictional traveler stories, and safari themed locations, the Gap Inc. rebrand transformed it into the mainstream up-scale clothing retailer we are familiar with today. With more than 500 stores across the globe, Banana Republic fragrances, apparel, and accessories have become very well known. Today, stores carry luxury Banana Republic perfumes for women as well as Banana Republic colognes.