Mel and Patricia Zeigier

By AbigailTaylor

  • Mel and Patricia Married

  • Banana Republic fond in Mill Valley, Cali.

    Banana Republic fond in Mill Valley, Cali.

    Started as a travel clothing company
  • Gap aquired Banana Republic

    Gap aquired Banana Republic

    Turned them into a mainstream luxury clothing retailer
  • Fond The Republic of Tea

    Fond The Republic of Tea

    company that markets organic and exotic teas from around the world.

  • Mel and Patricia Ziegler sold the The Republic of Tea to Ron Rubin

  • Started ZoZa

    Started ZoZa

    an "athletic formalwear" retailer

  • Zoza.com fails

    Wasnt enough sales
  • Banana Republic opened its first store outside North America

    Banana Republic opened its first store outside North America

    Opened in Tokyo
  • Banana Republic Now

    Banana Republic Now

    Banana Republic has 642 company owned or franchised stores in operation across 32 countries, ships to 20 countries through company owned websites, and has the ability to ship to more than 50 countries through a 3rd party
  • The Republic of Tea now

    The Republic of Tea now

    brewed iced teas and tea-inspired products are available at over 20,000 gourmet retailers and restaurants throughout the United States.