Banana Republic Donates One Percent of Sales During Earth Week to Benefit the Environment

    The brand also unveils eco-friendly women's and men's collection on
April 8



    NEW YORK, April 2, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Banana Republic is
pleased to announce its participation in Earth Week. From April 22nd thru
April 27th, one percent of all in-store and online sales, up to $100,000,
will be donated to The Trust for Public Land nonprofit organization to
support their efforts in preserving urban spaces.



    The Trust for Public Land is a national land conservation organization
that conserves land for people to enjoy such as parks, community gardens,
historic sites, rural lands and other natural places, ensuring livable
communities for generations to come.



    During Earth Week, Banana Republic customers are able to help in three
different ways:

    -- Banana Republic will donate up to 1 percent of sales, up to
$100,000, from purchases made between April 22 - 27 to The Trust for Public
Land. This Earth Week initiative is the first step toward the brand's $1
million commitment to The Trust for Public Land. Find out more at
http://www.BananaRepublic.com/Earthweek.



    -- Customers can sign-up to volunteer at a Gap Inc. volunteer event in
New York and San Francisco on April 27 alongside Banana Republic employees.
Gap Foundation will coordinate regional volunteer activities for employees
and customers that will focus on community-based restoration in parks and
urban spaces in underserved areas in both cities. Sign up at
http://www.BananaRepublic.com/Earthweek.



    -- Or, customers can donate directly to The Trust for Public Land at
http://www.BananaRepublic.com/Earthweek.



    "Banana Republic is dedicated to reducing our environmental impact --
and we think this is a solid first step," said Banana Republic president
Jack Calhoun. "We're strengthening our commitment to sustainability by
promoting a cause that is authentic and relevant to our customers."



    Banana Republic is proud to also unveil a summer collection of
eco-friendly clothes for men and women. In stores on April 8, the 50-piece
collection will be made from a variety of renewable of sustainable fabrics,
including bamboo, organic linen, cotton and denim, and soy/silk knit
blends. The full collection will be available at select stores in the U.S.
while select pieces of the eco-friendly collection will be available
throughout our U.S. and Japan stores.



    About The Trust for Public Land

    The Trust for Public Land (TPL) is a national, nonprofit, land
conservation organization that conserves land for people to enjoy as parks,
community gardens, historic sites, rural lands, and other natural places,
ensuring livable communities for generations to come. Since 1972, TPL has
worked with willing landowners, community groups, and national, state, and
local agencies to complete more than 3,500 land conservation projects in 47
states, protecting more than 2 million acres. Since 1994, TPL has helped
states and communities craft and pass over 330 ballot measures, generating
almost $25 billion in new conservation-related funding. Visit tpl.org.



    About Banana Republic

    Banana Republic is a global accessible luxury brand that delivers the
best in city style. Characterized by elevated design and luxurious
fabrications, the Banana Republic lifestyle collections include apparel,
handbags, jewelry, fragrance and eyewear. Banana Republic, a division of
San Francisco-based, Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS), can be found at over 500 retail
locations in the United States, Canada, the UK and Japan,
BananaRepublic.com, or (888) BR-STYLE.