A HERITAGE of SUSTAINABILITY


Our founders traveled the world upcycling surplus clothing to mend, modernise and make their own. More than 40 years later, that spirit of adventure and singular vision for sustainability continues today.

BETTER with AGE


Making better decisions for our collective future is a commitment we take seriously. Explore Banana Republic's legacy of upcycling and our dedication to biodiversity, developing more sustainable styles and circular design practices. It's about making a difference, one garment at a time.

BR Vintage

Limited-edition drops that have been hand-selected by our most trusted purveyors. Treasures from the 80s, 90s and 2000s will Ignite a sense of adventure the second time around.

ThredUP

Our partnership with fashion reseller thredUP allows customers to bring pre-loved pieces to any participating store, extending the life of each item and reducing our environmental impact.

Quality that Lasts

Designing products that are exceptionally made, use the finest materials, and have a sense of heritage is the BR Look. It's why our customers will wear our pieces for years to come.

IMPACT on BIODIVERSITY


We believe in protecting our environment by sourcing materials like organic cotton and Responsible Wool. We thoughtfully consider the impacts that growing fibres has on both wild and cultivated landscapes - and aim to help protect them from unsafe chemicals. We encourage healthy soil and aim to improve animal welfare and help maintain healthy natural spaces.

Material Matters

We continually explore associations that support our key sustainability pillars. The Responsible Wool Standard, the Leather Working Group, and CanopyStyle are all helping us ensure that wool, leather and cellulosic fabrics such as viscose / rayon, lyocell, and modal meet our standards.

From The GROUND UP

Banana Republic has made a commitment to source in-conversion and organic cotton from a co-op of 1,500 farmers located in India's Madhya Pradesh regions of Alirajpur, Kundanpur and Udaigarh. As part of this initiative, we are working with Arvind Limited to fund the training of farmers in converting to organic practices.

OUR GOALS

Today, we're working harder than ever to make our business more sustainable by setting bold goals.

cotton-organic

BY 2023 WE AIM TO USE

 

100% MORE SUSTAINABLE COTTON

 

Including recycled, Indian-grown organic, and American-grown cotton.

 

76%

of our goal

Sustainable-fibers

BY 2023 WE AIM TO USE

 

50% MORE SUSTAINABLE FIBRES

 

Sourcing more sustainable cotton, partnering with CanopyStyle compliant suppliers to source preferred man-made cellulosics; sourcing recycled and responsible wool from vendors that are compliant under the Responsible Wool Standards; organic linen and recycled polyester.

 

65%

of our goal

jeans organic fabric

BY 2023 WE AIM TO USE


MORE SUSTAINABLE DENIM

 

Including water-saving solutions via GAP Inc Washwell Program, more sustainable fabrics, dye methods, finishing techniques, and trims than conventional methods and using new materials respectively. Banana Republic partnered with Ellen MacArthur Foundation Jean's Redesign project to introduce organic cotton denim and produce a 100% recyclable jean.

 

75%

of our goal

since 2020

34M

LITRES of WATER SAVED

to date

19.6M

PLASTIC BOTTLES DIVERTED