This Banana Republic Sale page features links to stores and websites featuring sales, discounts and other offers on Banana Republic clothing, handbags, accessories and other merchandise. Banana Republic is a luxury retailer with over $1 billion in annual sales.http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Banana_Republic They were founded all the way back in 1983 and are now owned by The Gap. The Gap is known for having Old Navy as it's more inexpensive sister company along with Banana Republic as it's higher end premium brand. Over the last several years, Banana republic has also transformed into a true fashion house with full fashion shows and runway collections of its own.
History
Mel and Patricia Ziegler founded Banana Republic in 1978 and it's been a subsidiary of The Gap Inc since 1983.http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/Banana-Republic-Inc-Company-History.html It all started when Mel was looking to replace his old military surplus jacket. He bought a British Burma jacket, which Patricia modified to minimize the military look and make it more comfortable. Friends and family loved it so much that they ended up opening their own store and the rest is history.http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/Banana-Republic-Inc-Company-History.html
Online Sales
You can save money when shopping for official Banana Republic merchandise by visiting their website at BananaRepublic.com.http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=5032 While there isn't a specific section that only highlights sales, you'll see discounted items as you browse through the various clothing categories.
Banana Republic 2008 Fall/Holiday Fashion Show
This video gives you an in depth look at a Banana Republic fashion show. The clip starts by showing a fast motion shot of the setup as well as various models getting ready. You'll also hear Banana Republic employees interviewed as they talk about how the company has changed and evolved over the last 30 years from something very casual and tropical to a higher end fashion house.
