Mel Ziegler
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Mel Ziegler and his wife, Patricia Ziegler
Patricia Ziegler
Patricia Ziegler and her husband Mel Ziegler were the founders of the clothing retailer Banana Republic. Along with William Rosenzweig, they also co-founded the Republic of Tea. They eventually sold both companies....

 were the founders of Banana Republic
Banana Republic
Banana Republic is an American clothing brand founded by Mel and Patricia Ziegler in 1978 as a travel-themed clothing company; it has subsequently largely eliminated this tropical or travel-related theme. The company was bought by Gap in 1983...

. Along with William Rosenzweig, they also co-founded the Republic of Tea
Republic of Tea
The Republic of Tea is a company that markets organic and exotic teas from around the world. The company was founded in 1992 by Mel and Patricia Ziegler with Bill Rosenzweig after selling their interest in the original Banana Republic stores, which the Zieglers co-founded .The Republic of Tea is...

. They eventually sold both companies.

The Zieglers subsequently founded another apparel company, Zoza, but this eventually failed.
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