GDC represents graphic novel rights for Osa Johnson’s famed autobiography, I MARRIED ADVENTURE, a book which has provided inspiration to dreamers ever since it was originally published in 1940. In Spring 2014 the book was the inspiration for design firm Better Shelter’s display at the “Legends of La Cienga” design event, and in 2015 the Johnson’s story will provide inspiration for no less than three clothing lines, and for one more, very unexpected, accessory: 
The Australian clothing brand Aje is currently featuring clothes inspired by Osa Johnson in their Spring/Summer 2014/2015 line. Their latest offerings include Adventurer Blazer, Escapade Skirt, Explorer Shorts, and Trail Skirt. Edwina Robinson, Design Direcgtor for Aja told Coco Republic’s Field Notes website how the brand found inspiration in the life of Osa Johnson:
We create our collections for strong, bold women – and they don’t come braver than the first female adventurer Osa Johnson. In the early 20th century she was famous for exploring exotic faraway lands such as Borneo, the Congo, Africa; authoring books and creating films to share her amazing adventures with the world. After researching Osa, we fell in love with the woman who was as comfortable walking the red carpet in couture as she was trekking through the Serengeti in a safari suit, and we wanted to tell her story through our SS14/15 collection ‘AJE Married Adventure’. Osa Johnson completely epitomizes the Aje brand.
It was recently announced that both Woolrich in the U.S. and Colenimo in the U.K. will have Spring/Summer lines, likewise, inspired by Martin and Osa. As reported in the Women’s Wear Daily story “Woolrich John Rich & Bros. RTW [Ready to Wear] Spring 2015”:
American explorers Martin and Osa Johnson informed the Woolrich John Rich & Bros.’ sporty spring lineup for women. Designer Monica Lardera imagined the pair traveling to today’s Africa, which led to a striking, whimsical giraffe pattern − “a new dot,” she said at the showroom presentation − worked as a print on a cashmere-and-cotton-knit cardigan and a cotton poplin suit. Other patterns, such as a zigzag for a twin set, nicely complimented the vibe.
Colenimo’s collection, titled “SS15 − One Million Feet of Adventure” is profiled on colenimo.com:
For Spring Summer 2015 Colenimo presents a collection inspired by explorer and film maker Osa Johnson. A Kansas born adventuress who captured the minds of America in the early 20th Century with her fearless lust for discovery. Embracing life at full speed, she was equally at home in the Savannah or on the red carpet, always exuding a quite confidence. With her husband she shot over a million feet of film bringing to many their first glimpses of untouched exotic distant lands, animals and people. Informed by Osa’s practicality, poise and elegance the collection is comprised of Irish linen unstructured tailored jackets, trousers and skirts in pale grey, indigo and natural white. Water resistant raincoat made from ‘Typewriter’ urethane coated cotton. Pure silk crepe hand pleated dresses and blouses. Vintage cotton men’s shirting fabric tops. A Wide-brimmed pork-pie sisal hat, dip-dyed organic woad-indigo silk tops and scarves. Vintage beige gabardine unstructured tailored jacket and shorts, and Irish linen checked and striped dresses.
The Colenimo brand is popular in both the U.K. and Japan. This new line will include an “Osa rain coat” and “Osa Johnson trouser.”
So, you’re probably wondering what’s available for younger Johnson fans. Cotton Babies and bumGenius have that covered (pun intended) with a new limited edition cloth diaper called Martin. Their “Walk on the wild side: Martin” promotion reads:
Forged after a true wildlife explorer, Martin exhibits adventure, risk, courage and strength. Capturing the bold yet majestic characteristics of a tiger, this eye-popping print includes a striking mix of black, white and Mirror. Fierce and revered, Martin was created for any little scout. Martin Johnson was a photographer, a filmmaker, a naturalist, an author, but most of all − a voyager. From Africa to the South Pacific Islands, he embarked on various adventures with his wife by his side, researching and studying the wildlife and people of distant lands. Through photography, books and films, their findings captivated people all over the world and inspired the design of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Martin has been unleashed in bumGenius and Flip Cloth Diapers. Capture this wild print before it is extinct! Cotton Babies’ newest design captures the fun and adventurous side of life!