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  Abercrombie & Fitch : Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a leading specialty retailer encompassing three concepts - Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie, and Hollister Co. The company focuses on providing high-quality merchandise that compliments the casual classic American lifestyle. The merchandise is sold in retail stores throughout the United States and through catalogs. The Company also operates e-commerce websites at www.abercrombie.com, www.abercrombiekids.com, www.hollisterco.com.

  Adora they provide dresses, tops, bottoms and accessories for women.  They sell via their website direct to consumers, and via several boutiques.   Address - 5722 S. Flamingo Road, Ste 294 Phone - 1.888.455.5797 Fax - 954.499.4256 E-mail - info@shopadora.com  Contact : Michelle Wedderburn

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  Aeropostale is a fast growing, mall-based, specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories, principally targeting 11 to 18 year-old young women and men. The company provides customers with a focused selection of high-quality, active-oriented, fashion basic merchandise at compelling values. Aéropostale maintains control over its proprietary brands by designing, marketing and selling all of its own merchandise. Aéropostale products are currently purchased only in its stores, on-line through its website (www.aeropostale.com), or at organized sales events at college campuses. The first Aéropostale store was opened in 1987.

  American Eagle Outfitters : American Eagle Outfitters is a leading lifestyle retailer that designs, markets, and sells its own brand of casual, fashion-right clothing for 15 to 25 year-olds, providing high-quality merchandise at affordable prices. AE's collection includes modern basics like jeans, surplus, and graphic Ts as well as a stylish assortment of cool accessories, outerwear, footwear and swimwear. American Eagle Outfitters currently operates 784 AE stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and 71 AE stores in Canada. AE also operates via its Web business, www.ae.com, which offers additional sizes and styles of favorite AE merchandise.

  Angel's Attic : she has a women's apparel specialty shop.  She attempt to sell the highest quality at the best price possible.  The store specializes in different one-of-a-kind clothing.  Her clients are primarily working or elderly women that like to look their best.  Address: 126 East Main Street  Georgetown Kentucky 40324 US  Phone:  502/570-9122 or  502/570-9933 Fax:  502/570-9933 Email:  plangel@bellsouth.net Contact: Peggy Angel, Owner

• Gender:  Women's
• Retail Category: Specialty

  Anthropologie : Anthropologie was founded in 1992 by a small group of people with a belief in the magic of opening up to the unexplored.   To their delight, over the past decade they have traveled the globe – to Copenhagen, Parma, Budapest, Tokyo, Marrakesh, and Isle Sur La Sourge to name a few; broken new ground with their catalog design; and, most significantly of all, found customers who are their soul-mates in this wondrous journey.  Their stores have been home to such remarkable pieces as one of a kind hand-beaded and dip-dyed vintage cashmere cardigans; sandals hand-built from the wooden heels up with vintage tie material and embroidered buttons; and the first quilt ever printed with one hundred hand-cut blocks by artisans in Jaipur, India.

  Appleseed's  :  Originally founded in 1946, Appleseed’s is a leading retailer of classic apparel for mature women throughout the United States.  Their apparel includes practical sportswear, versatile career separates, casual wear, and special occasion fashions, complemented by an extensive selection of shoes and accessories to provide customers with a full array of wardrobe choices. They currently market their specialty apparel through distinct catalogs and the Internet. Appleseed’s customers have come to expect the finest quality and value in apparel supported by the highest levels of attentive and personal customer service

  April Cornell (Vermont) April Cornell offers multiple collections of colorfully designed women's and children's apparel including dresses, skirts, blouses, and sleepwear. April Cornell clothing is perfect for women, infants, girls 2-6, girls 8-12, and Mother & Daughter. April Cornell also offers books and housewares like table linens, placemats and napkins, bedding, and dolls and stuffed animals. April Too is a plus size women's clothing collection for sizes 18-22. The Kit Cornell collection has a contemporary fit; European cut and sophisticated, youthful style. Shop online today or visit one of the April Cornell stores nationwide.

  Arden B : Arden B is part of The Wet Seal Inc., family of stores.  Headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California, The Wet Seal, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of fashionable and contemporary apparel and accessory items. The company currently (year 2005)operates a total of 401 stores in 47 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, including 309 Wetseal stores and 92 ArdenB stores. The company’s products can also be purchased online at www.wetseal.com or www.ardenb.com.

  Armani Exchange A|X :  The Voice of Urban Youth A|X Armani Exchange makes statements, in more ways than one.  It's the voice of urban youth, a fashion conscience, an incubator for Giorgio Armani's new ideas and the street barometer of his fashion directions. Armani Exchange is a translation of Mr. Armani's pure sense of design to an innovative, interchangeable mix of edgy separates for men and women. A|X doesn't just capture a new generation, it creates one

  Avanti Sport:  is famous for their unique selection of women's golf and tennis clothes and accessories. They have been a fine fashion sports retailer serving the New York metro area for over 15 years.  Address: 300 Franklin Avenue Wyckoff, New Jersey  07481  USA  Phone: 201-848-8180  Fax: 973-962-6124  E-Mail: pam@avanti-sport.com

• Gender: Women's
• Store Type: Online and Brick & Mortar
• Retail Category: Sportswear

  Banana Republic (owned by GAP Inc.) It was the summer of 1969: Man took his first walk on the moon. Nearly 450,000 people gathered in upstate New York to witness the historic Woodstock concert. And Doris and Don Fisher opened the first Gap store in San Francisco. Today, Gap Inc. is one of the world's largest specialty retailers, with about 3,000 stores and fiscal 2004 revenues of $16.3 billion. They operate four of the most recognized apparel brands in the world — Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Forth & Towne.

  Birchtree : is a women's clothing store located in Woodstock, New York, for more than 20 years. Their customers have many different lifestyles and vocations, but all seek elegance and comfort in their style of dress.  Birchtree offers all sizes from Plus-Size to Petite. They specializes in super comfortable Flax clothing from Angelheart Designs while also offering stylish women's wear and accessories for all occasions from Cut Loose, Stephanie Schuster sweaters, Tom Tom, Gloria Thornton pants, Kusnadi, Avalin sweaters, and much, much more.  Shop and chat with them at their Woodstock location or stop by a www.BirchtreeWoodstock.com any time!  Visit often as styles, sizes and colors will be updated regularly. 
Address: 6 Tannery Brook Road Woodstock, New York 12498 United States  Phone:  (845) 679-7585  Fax:  8456792000  Email:  info@birchtreewoodstock.com   Contact: Eliana / Owner

• Gender: Women's
• Store Type: Online and Brick & Mortar
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  Bluefly's : online catalog for men's & women's name brand fashion.

  Bonworth Inc.:  is a nationally known manufacturer and retailer of quality fashions with over 106 stores in 29 states.  The corporate office is located in Hendersonville, North Carolina.  It houses the flagship retail store and is the center of operations for design, manufacturing, and distribution.  BonWorth opened it's first store in 1976 and began manufacturing in Hendersonville in 1980 and now has three factories and a distribution warehouse to supply them.  BonWorth manufactures coordinating separates in misses and petite sizes, their specialty being embroideries.   They manufacture specifically for their Outlet division.  Address:  40 Francis Rd. PO Box 2890 Hendersonville, North Carolina  28793 USA  Phone:  828-697-2216  Fax:  828-6972208  Email: npl@bonworth.com  ContactName:    Noren Lowe

  Barami : Barami started his dream, in 1979, by selling brand name clothes in his first Barami Studio at Lexington and 40th Street in New York City. He quickly realized that to stay ahead of competition he needed something unique. Barami confirms, “I noticed that to remain in business, we had to develop an idea and a look that offered both value and quality different from the rest of the market.” The result was manufacturing his own designs on classic styles.

  Barrie Pace : the trusted destination for designer and exclusive career, business-casual, and special occasion fashions of the highest quality. Founded in 1985 as a division of Hartmarx Corporation, Barrie Pace offers sophisticated Misses, Petites and Women's apparel with classic styling in fine fabrics that are superbly tailored and constructed with impeccable attention to detail. Through their online and print catalogs, you'll find looks with inspiration fresh from the Paris runways — and wardrobe investment pieces that will serve you beautifully through the years. You'll also enjoy the unique consideration and guaranteed satisfaction that have come to characterize the "specialty store" experience of shopping with Barrie Pace. Hartmarx Corporation, the parent company of Barrie Pace, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of fine quality apparel products created to meet the businesswear and casualwear needs of discerning consumers. Today, Hartmarx offers a broad array of select products under its own labels as well as through licensing agreements with some of the world's most renowned designers, and is proud to offer some of the world's finest brands.

  BCBG Max Azia : with critically acclaimed collections, a loyal following of Hollywoods top celebrities, and a strong worldwide presense, this fashion powerhouse has evolved into one of the hottest names in the fashion industry today.  They are continuously expanding while defining fashion trends.  BCBG Max Azia Group is the lifetime vision of founder, Designer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Max Azia.

  Casual Corner : In 1969, the company was purchased by the U.S. Shoe Corporation, and by 1980 it became one of the country's most successful specialty retailers. During the 1980's, in response to the growing demand for an increased range of sizes, the Women's Specialty Retailing Group was formed. Under that umbrella, the company purchased Petite Sophisticate and created August Max Woman, expanding its market to include special sizes.  In May of 1995, Luxottica Group S.p.A., world leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of high quality eyewear, acquired the U.S. Shoe Corporation, which included the Women's Specialty Retailing Group and LensCrafters, the world's largest optical retailer. In October 1995, the Women's Specialty Retailing Group was transformed into a separate entity called Casual Corner Group, Inc., owned by the Del Vecchio family, who also controls Luxottica Group.

  Copper Penny  : Copper Penny is an upscale ladies clothing boutique  offering sassy clothing, shoes and accessories.  Designers include: Trina Turk, Nanette Lepore, Kate Spade, Donald Pliner, Herve Chapelier, Hollywould, Ellen Tracy, Anne Klein.... Address:  317 King Street Charleston South Carolina 29401 USA  Phone:  843-723-2999 or  843-723-3838  Fax:   843-723-7171 Email:  sales@shopcopperpenny.com  Contact:   Bryan Vaigneur - owner

• Gender: Women's
• Store Type: Online Retailer
• Retail Category: Specialty

  bebe bebe designs, develops and produces a distinctive line of contemporary women's apparel and accessories, which it markets under the bebe, BEBE SPORT and bebe O brand names.  Founder Manny Mashouf founded bebe as a San Francisco boutique in 1976, a time when three categories dominated the women's wear market: junior, bridge and missy. Having discovered a demographic that was neither junior nor bridge, Manny aimed to break the mold by offering this under represented population of stylish women distinctive and inspirational fashion bearing an unmistakable hint of sensuality. His concept stuck and bebe reaped early success.  In 2006, bebe operates 228 stores, of which 173 are bebe stores, 20 are bebe outlet stores and 35 are BEBE SPORT stores. These stores are located in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada.

  Belldini Belldini has been designing women's fashion pieces since the early 1980's. From the early days Belldini as a company has been dedicated to creating new and exciting clothing for beautiful women. Belldini has gradually expanded from its origins as a specialty producer of Angora sweaters to a full line of women's apparel with an eye on constant improvement. Their line features an array of novelty sweaters, twin sets, special occasion suits and dresses, modern suits, and as always, angora sweaters and coats. To provide today's woman with the finest clothes possible, Belldini thoroughly researches and tests the designs, fabrics, and accessories that go into each garment. Belldini maintains a track record of over 80% sales on originally marked prices at major department stores. Their line is also carried in over 2,000 specialty stores and boutiques world wide.

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  Big Dogs Sportswear Big Dog Sportswear produces high quality, reasonably priced activewear and accessories for men, women, and children of all ages. The Santa Barbara-based company's collection of lifestyle apparel and accessories reflects the activities and sports popular throughout California and the West. Created from the recipe Quality Value Fun, Big Dogs' unique products can be found in company-owned retail stores, online or purchased through their mail order catalog. They pride themselves on creating graphics that poke fun at famous people, events and topics.

  Bisou Bisou Marc and Michele came to Los Angeles in 1987. They began with only their inspiration, energy, talent, ambition and one another other to lean on. Marc, a businessman and Michele a creative designer, were not only perfect for each other but just the right combination for American fashion as well. In 1989 they launched Bisou Bisou, French slang for "a little kiss", which brought to L.A., and the women's sportswear apparel market, a French flair that was totally Michele and brand new to the market. Evolution and foretelling fashion trends is crucial to the success of any fashion house. Marc and Michele have brought their own unique visionary talent to the industry once again by launching TRUE MEANING their newest brand woman's fashion label in 2002.  Incorporating Michele's love of Yoga and her busy multifaceted lifestyle of family, career and travel, they have strived to create brands that epitomize the casualization of the American lifestyle. Fashion, style and passion are the essence of Michele, woman and designer.

  Blair Corporation BLAIR Corporation was founded in 1910 by John L. Blair, Sr. The company sells fashion apparel for men and women, plus a broad range of home products, primarily by mail. Its facilities are located mainly in the Warren, Pennsylvania area where all functions of advertising preparation, mailing, order handling and shipping are performed. The firm serves customers located in all 50 states.   Stock: BL
Warren, PA   Phone: (814) 723-3600

  Bluefly : Bluefly continues to grow and enjoy an exciting profile as a leader in the e-commerce arena. Through a mix of growing pains and rapid success, Bluefly.com's key focus is on the customer, offering the broadest range of designer products available on the Internet for men, women, and the home at a significant discount. They also offer competitive flat-rate shipping and a 90-day return policy.
 

  Bob's Stores At Bob's Stores, they are all about making your life easier. You've heard that song and dance from a million other stores, a million times before. But they offer what others simply do not. Great value on the brands of casualwear, activewear and footwear you want, all in one place, under one roof.
 

  Buckle, The The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) is a leading retailer of medium- to better-priced casual apparel, footwear and accessories for fashion-conscious young men and women. The Company currently operates over 300 stores in 38 states, under the names Buckle and The Buckle. Buckle markets a wide selection of brand names and private label casual apparel, including denims, other casual bottoms, tops, sportswear, outerwear, accessories and footwear. The Company emphasizes personalized attention to its guests (customers) and provides individual customer services such as free alterations, free gift-wrapping, layaways and a frequent shopper program. In addition to the retail locations, the Buckle Screenprinting is a full-service solution offering a broad selection of promotional merchandise to outside athletic teams, organizations, clubs and individuals.

  Bullock & Jones  History in the making -- It was the spring of 1853 when the enterprising Frank D. Bullock and John Luther Jones became haberdashers to San Francisco gentlemen of newfound wealth. Bullock & Jones has been offering the best in clothing and sportswear for 150 years without interruption. With an emphasis on luxury fabrics and the finest in tailoring, our selection of today's classics delivers an elegance that is current, yet timeless.

  Cache Like a moment of instant attraction, Caché started with a spark. The idea was to offer fashion-forward, sexy collections that not only accentuate a woman’s best features, but also the most dynamic aspects of her personality. That’s where you enter the room. Caché carries the fashion trends to keep you at your most alluring, from their distinctive casual sportswear to their stunning eveningwear to their contemporary accessories. There’s no mistaking your inner glow when you wear Caché — that something extra special that’s admired by women and desired by men. Like no one else, they have the looks with just the right details to help you get noticed, from day into night. Each one of their over 260 boutique stores is designed so you can shop in an intimate setting.  You can also now shop for women's clothing online.

  Carabella their designers stay ahead of the curve with a keen focus on not only style but also quality.  They take what's new and exciting and then they make it their own with a flattering shape and a feminine feel. They guarantee their fit and quality, manufacturing each garment to meet their extremely high standards. They want you to feel like you have been pampered during your shopping experience with them.  

  Century 21 Department Stores: Established over 40 years ago, Century 21 Department Stores has established an impeccable reputation for fine quality merchandise at excellent prices, coupled with superior customer service. 

  Chadwick's of Boston In 1983, they decided to offer women a wide selection of high-quality, brand-name merchandise, at-home shopping convenience and prices lower than department and specialty stores. It was an idea that gave birth to the nation's first, and favorite, off-price fashion catalog for women. Today, millions of smart, savvy women shop in the comfort of their homes for career and casual fashions, shoes and accessories and much more from their catalogs and website. The variety is extensive, from dyed-to-match outfitting, to swimwear and bridal party gowns, they always offer updated styles and complete wardrobe solutions for every woman's apparel needs. Chadwick's is the one-stop, convenient shopping solution for today's busy lifestyles. Chadwick's employs more than 2,000 people at its headquarters in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts.

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Charlotte Russe :  Charlotte Russe stores deliver style in clothing and accessories, providing an exciting, fashionable assortment of merchandise that compliments virtually every facet of our customers' lifestyle.  The stores provide fashion and lifestyle needs of young, fashion-conscious women in their teens and early twenties, offering trend right apparel and accessories at value prices. 

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  Chico's FAS, Inc. Chico’s sells exclusively designed, private-label women’s clothing and related accessories. The Company operates 780 women’s specialty stores, including stores in 47 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico operating under the Chico’s, White House|Black Market, soma by Chico’s, and Fitigues names. The Company owns 501 Chico’s front-line stores, 31 Chico’s outlet stores, 197 White House|Black Market front-line stores, 8 White House|Black Market outlet stores, 15 soma by Chico’s stores, 12 Fitigues front-line stores and 2 Fitigues outlet stores; franchisees own and operate 14 Chico’s stores. Established in 1983, Chico's began in a small store on Sanibel Island, Florida with Marvin and Helene Gralnick selling Mexican folk art and cotton sweaters. From their exclusive, private-label designs to their most amazing personal service, Chico's is truly a unique retail environment. When you walk into any Chico's store, you can depend upon the sales staff to coordinate, accessorize, and help you build a wardrobe to suit your needs. All their products are designed and developed by their Product Development Team in their Headquarters in Fort Myers, Florida which enables them to provide you with new styles every week.

  Coach handcrafted a collection of leather goods using skills handed down from generation to generation. Discerning consumers soon began to seek out the quality and unique nature of Coach craftsmanship. Now greatly expanded, Coach continues to maintain the highest standards for materials and workmanship. Coach’s exceptional work force remains committed to carefully upholding the principles of quality and integrity that define the company. They attribute the prominence of the Coach brand to the unique combination of our original American attitude and design, their heritage of fine leather goods and custom fabrics, their superior product quality and durability and their commitment to customer service.

  Coldwater Creek  their headquarters in Sandpoint, Idaho, tucked away between the Selkirk and Cabinet Mountains on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille. They specialize in women's apparel, jewelry, accessories and gifts. Their merchandise is offered through a growing number of retail stores across the country, on their Web site at www.coldwatercreek.com, and in their direct-mail catalogs.  21 years ago they began as a home business with only one phone, an extra-long cord, a closet stuffed with merchandise and a fierce determination to set new standards for mail order service. Today, they have approximately 4,000 employees and the home office has grown to a 20-acre campus surrounded by broad mountain vistas. Their East Coast Operations Center in Mineral Wells, West Virginia, ships packages to their large base of customers, while also replenishing their stores from coast to coast.

  Damart Damart first became a household name in the 1950s due to the success of its French founders, the Despature brothers. The two brothers broke new boundaries by creating an exciting new textile fibre called Thermolactyl, which they quickly patented to produce a variety of high quality thermal goods! So marvellous was Thermolactyl that, soon after its launch in 1953, it became widely known as the 'magical fibre'! The Damart brand continued to cultivate the feeling of well being with Thermolactyl for over 50 years and this unique fibre remains unsurpassed today in terms of its ability to provide the ultimate in lightweight insulation against the elements. It has attracted increasingly loyal custom in particular those who appreciate its special qualities of warmth and comfort. Not surprisingly, Thermolactyl garments have endured as fashion essentials for all those wanting to lead active lives without bulky layers of clothing! Now established in countries throughout the world including the United Kingdom, Belgium, Switzerland, France and Japan. Damart is a truly global brand.

  Deb Shops Established in 1932, Deb Shops was originally known as Joy Hosiery, a leading retailer of foundation garments in and around Philadelphia. Today, the company has evolved to become a nationwide leading junior apparel retailer under the brand names DEB, CSO, and Tops 'N Bottoms. There are over 330 stores in 41 states. Deb Shops continues to expand nationally, the merchandising team remains focused on staying ahead of trends and fashion direction while responding to the ever changing needs of their consumer.

  dELiA*s : Online retailer. Is a direct marketing and retail company comprised of three lifestyle brands primarily targeting consumers between the ages of 12 and 19. Its brands - dELiA*s, Alloy and CCS - were formerly part of Alloy, Inc.'s Alloy Merchandising Group and are well-established, differentiated, lifestyle brands that generate revenue by selling apparel, accessories, footwear, room furnishings and action sports equipment predominantly to teenage consumers through direct mail catalogs, websites and, for dELiA*s, mall-based specialty retail stores.

  Deva Lifewear has been offering comfortable, functional cotton clothing crafted at home for over 25 years. Their complete collection of unique styles for women and men combine quality with enduring value. Deva strives for personal fulfillment within themselves and their extended family. They have integrated into their little family a host of vendors, domestic and international, who share their commitment to total comfort and complete customer satisfaction while maintaining social, community and environmental awareness in their practices.

  Diamond Horseshoe : Unique independent retailer...combination Home & Garden, Spa & women's apparel.  Adding shoes and accessory dept.  Address: 16 E. Carmel Valley Rd. Carmel Valley,  California 93924 USA Phone:   831. 659. 4115 or  831. 659. 5052  Fax:   831.659. 1876  Email: denimax@redshift.com   Contact:  Deni Max / President

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  DONNA KARAN NEW YORK :  Donna Karan International has diversified into myriad divisions addressing every age and lifestyle, including beauty and home furnishings. Karan began her career at a summer job assisting Anne Klein. After three years as associate designer, Karan was named successor following Klein's death in 1974, a position Karan held with partner Louis Dell'Olio. Ten years later, Karan went out on her own. Fall 1985 saw the first Donna Karan Collection. Since then, the CFDA has saluted Karan an unprecedented seven times, including this year's Lifetime Achievement award which coincided with Karan's company's 20th anniversary.  

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  Draper's & Damon's they are the central address for inspired women's fashion that dresses you beautifully for life's every occasion. From the minute you walk into their stores, open their catalog or visit their web site, you know you've found someplace exceptional. Their customers know this is the only destination for stylish clothes, extraordinary attention to detail and personal service you just don't find anywhere else. When Virginia Draper opened the Draper's Studio of Modes in 1927, she had a dream-to sell "smart things to wear" along with the very best service. Little did she know what her dream would become-a multi-channel specialty retailer with 49 stores nationwide, web site and an annual catalog circulation of over 30 million. Today, their company employs over 700 people, and theirheadquarters is located in beautiful Irvine, CA, not far from where Virginia opened her first shop in Pasadena.

  Dress Barn : womens clothing store.With almost 800 stores across the country, dressbarn strives to maintain its distinctive position in the marketplace by providing its own private labels and contemporary fashions at great value in an environment that is friendly and trustworthy.

  Eddie Bauer : Eddie Bauer is a premium outdoor-inspired casual wear brand offering distinctive clothing, accessories and home furnishings for men and women that reflect a modern interpretation of the company's unique outdoor heritage. Eddie Bauer offers premium merchandise through its two retailing concepts: Eddie Bauer® and Eddie Bauer Home®. In its 83-year history, Eddie Bauer has evolved from a single store in Seattle to a tri-channel, international company with more than 300 stores, 100 million catalogs and online Web sites: www.eddiebauer.com, www.eddiebauerhome.com and www.eddiebaueroutlet.com. Eddie Bauer operates stores in the U.S. and Canada, and through joint venture partnerships in Germany and Japan.

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  Escada ESCADA is an international luxury fashion group in women's designer fashion. It has pursued a course of steady expansion since its founding in 1976 by Margaretha and Wolfgang Ley and today has 201 own shops and 303 franchise shops/corners in more than 60 countries. Under its core brand ESCADA, the ESCADA Group sells women's designer fashions (ESCADA Collection and ESCADA Sport) for daytime, evening, business, leisure, sports and luxury spa, for special occasions (ceremonia), and couture. The range of fashions is supplemented with accessories like handbags, shoes and small leather goods. Fragrances, eyewear and kids wear from licensed partners are also sold under the ESCADA brand.

  Eskimo Joe's Eskimo Joe's was the brainchild of Steve File, a pal of Stan Clark since the two were in fifth grade. One fateful Sunday afternoon in May, 1975, Steve proclaimed, "Hey, I'm gonna open a bar!" Stan said, "I know where there's a two-story building for rent. I'll go in partners with you!" Within minutes, these two wild and crazy guys had agreed to rent the building at 501 W. Elm.  Steve came up with the name Eskimo Joe's, and Bill Thompson, a freshman commercial art student, drew the famous logo with a magic marker. "I loved it the second I saw it!" Stan says. And so, Eskimo Joe and Buffy were born. Now they sell shirts, hats etc ...

  ESPRIT : Esprit is an international youthful lifestyle brand offering smart, affordable luxury and bringing newness and style to life. The Group offers 12 product lines encompassing women’s wear, men’s wear, kid’s wear, etc youth as well as shoes and accessories through over 640 directly managed retail stores and over 12,000 wholesale point-of-sales worldwide, occupying over 817,000 square meters directly managed retail space in more than 40 countries. Esprit licenses its logo to third party licensees that offer products bearing the same Esprit quality and essence to consumers. Esprit also operates the Red Earth cosmetic brand which includes cosmetics, skin care and body care products.

  Express (division of Limited Brands) Express operates nearly 900 stores in the US that sell women's trendy private-label apparel and accessories. (Its fashions are styled to have an international influence and modern appeal.) Express also sells denim and lingerie, a new category for the company.  Corporate Headquarters is in Columbus, Ohio. However, their design studio is located in the heart of the fashion district in New York City. Yes! They do have a team of designers that work every season to bring you the latest and greatest in fashion. The Express promise is to bring hot, new international fashion to hip, style-driven women. 

  Fabulous Fashions (women's clothing): they would like to welcome all young, mature and bigger size women to feel free and visit their store.  They feel that you will regret it if you don't.  They carry wide range of hot, new, sexy and modern style shoes at super great low prices.  They also carry popular brand jeans. And extraordinary stylish clothes for all types of women, ladies, teens and mommies who love to look GOOD!!  Address:  116 E. Holt Ave Ontario, California  91764 United States  Phone: (909) 391-8201 or (909) 702-7243  Email: fabsand27@hotmail.com Contact: Fabian or Doris

  Forever21 : celebrated by many style conscious and trend savvy shoppers, Forever 21 is growing quickly, featuring new and exciting store environments.  The provide clothing designs and the accessories to make your look come togehter.

  Free People : is a niche brand, appealing to free-spirited women in their 20’s and 30’s that veers off the beaten path to design handcrafted, hand-touched detailed clothing. From raw edges to modern lengths, Free People stays the line with fashion’s direction all the while offering up its own spin. Along with these homespun designs, Free People seeks to find artisan jewelers, famous foot cobblers and the most coveted denim brands on the market.

  French Connection they design, produce and distribute branded fashion clothing for men and women to more than 30 countries around the world from their offices in London, New York, Hong Kong and Toronto. Their long-standing success in this most competitive of markets is a testament to the skill, passion and dedication of their employees around the world.  They operate under four principal brands, the most significant of which is French Connection accounting for around 85% of global turnover. Their other brands include the well-known designer label, Nicole Farhi, a mail-order based ladies fashion range, TOAST, and a fashion basics range, Great Plains. Although the brands target different audiences they each generate high levels of respect in their chosen markets reflecting the passion and skill poured into the design and manufacture of the products. French Connection operates at the upper end of the middle market offering a fashion-forward range of quality products at affordable prices. Their customers, typically aged 18-35, appreciate that the brand is at the leading edge of high street fashion and offers quality, stylish products. They design ranges of both men’s and women’s products from underwear to outerwear, casual wear to suits, denim, accessories and kidswear.  

  Galligaskins retailer of men's and women's clothing in Alaska.

  Gap - Women's Clothes : You know the gap from all those commercials…  The Gap, Inc. is an international specialty retailer that operates stores selling apparel, personal care and other accessories for men, women and children. The Company operates stores under the Gap, GapKids, BabyGap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy names in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Japan. Gap products range from wardrobe basics, such as denim, khakis and T-shirts, to accessories and personal care products for teenagers and adults. Also GapKids and BabyGap stores offer casual basics, outerwear, shoes and other accessories in the tradition of the Gap style and quality, for children aged newborn through teen. Banana Republic offers fashionable and versatile collections of casual-dress and tailored clothing and accessories for men and women, sold at higher prices than other Gap stores. Old Navy addresses the family-oriented market for value priced clothing.   Gap Inc. opened the first three Old Navy stores in 1994, in the Northern California cities of Colma, San Leandro, and Pittsburg. Old Navy's mission is to offer affordable, fashionable clothing and accessories for the whole family. All of their merchandise is sold under the Old Navy name and only in their stores or on their website.  Stock: GPS
San Francisco, CA  Phone # (650) 952-4400

  Gianfranco Ferre

  Gucci you can learn additional information about Gucci from our fashion brand definition section.
 

  Guess? The Marciano brothers were raised in the south of France, a region that cultivated a passionate understanding of French design and the essence of style. Combining a love of the American West with a European sensibility they created GUESS?, Inc.  Today, GUESS? is one of the most widely recognized brands in the world. Known for quality, trendsetting style, and marketing creativity, the Company designs and markets a leading lifestyle collection of casual apparel and accessories for women, men, children, and babies.
 

  Gypsy Moon :  Gypsy Moon is a small company that has been in business for 12 years during which they designed, produced and sold their own line of women's clothing.  Their clothing is unusual, feminine and romantic. They use only natural fabrics, mostly silk, and they wash and distress everything to give the look and feel of antique clothing.  They also have a line of one-of-a-kind pieces made from antique clothing and trims that is entirely hand-made. To see the one-of-a-kind items look at www.gadja.com  and for the standard wholesale items go to www.gypsymoon.com .  Address: 1780 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA.02140 Phone:617-876-7095 Fax E-mail: spider@gypsymoon.com Contact : Cheryl Wanner, business manager

• Women's Retail Clothing
• Women's Wholesale Clothing (Shirts, Skirts, Dresses)

  Haband :  conscientious family business serving over 5 million customers direct by U.S. mail since 1925. Founded by M. Habernickel Jr. and John A. Anderson the company, now run by Duke Habernickel and an extended Haband family, offers a full line of men‘s and women‘s apparel and accessories. Haband is one of the largest privately held mail order companies in the US.

  Hanes
 

  Harold's (AMEX symbol: HLD) founded in 1948 and headquarted in Dallas, Texas, Harold's Stores, Inc., in 2006 they operate 41 upscale ladies and men's specialty stores in 19 states.  The companies Houston locations are known as Harold Powell.
 

  Italian Fashion LLC Wholesale and Retail of high fashion clothing and shoes designed, and made in Italy.  They also have a private label of men´s dress shirts, and ties coming out soon; the GENOVA line. The company features wholesale to top retail shops, and retail on the individual level.  Retail sales via E-commerce.  For wholesale, they prefer to travel to meet with clients, in order to show samples of products. On delivery to wholesalers, the product arrives ready to go on the sales rack, complete with hangers and price tags according to the buyer´s specifications.  They travel regularly to Italy to personally meet with designers, and view products.   Address: PO Box 5213 Portland, Oregon 97208 Phone 503-484-3768 e-mail: RobertSchleiger@ItalianFashionLLC.com  Contact: Robert Schleiger 

• Women's Clothing Retailer
• Women's Retail Shoes
• Women's Clothing Wholesaler
• Women's Wholesale Shoes

  JCPenney  J. C. Penney Corporation, Inc., the wholly-owned operating subsidiary of J. C. Penney Company, Inc., is one of America's largest department store, catalog, and e-commerce retailers, employing approximately 150,000 associates. As of Jan. 29, 2005, J. C. Penney Corporation, Inc. operated 1,017 JCPenney department stores throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, and 62 Renner department stores in Brazil. JCPenney Catalog, including e-commerce, is the nation's largest catalog merchant of general merchandise, and JCPenney.com is one of the largest apparel and home furnishings sites on the Internet. J. C. Penney Corporation, Inc. is a contributor to JCPenney Afterschool Fund, a charitable organization committed to providing children with high quality after school programs to help them reach their full potential.

  J. Crew  .Crew began in 1983, when the first catalog was launched. Since then, the business has expanded to that of an iconic American brand known worldwide for its sophisticated, fun clothing and accessories to live, work, play and even get married in. The first J.Crew store opened in 1989 at the South Street Seaport in New York City. Since then, J.Crew has expanded to 159 retail and 44 outlet stores across the country, and more openings are planned in 2005 and 2006. J.Crew.com, which was launched in 1996, allows customers to shop beyond the stores and catalog, offering deeper assortments, colors, and size ranges. In January of 2003, Millard "Mickey" Drexler joined the company as CEO and Chairman and named Jeff Pfeifle as President, bringing inspiration, creativity, and unparalleled expertise to J. Crew. Together with their teams, they have set the industry standard for quality, design, and style by using the finest fabrics, craftsmen, and mills throughout Europe and the U.S. to create signature pieces like the J.Crew Legacy blazer, fine Italian cashmere sweaters, and famous broken-in chinos. Most importantly, J.Crew has renewed its passion for style and exceptional service as it moves toward an exciting future.

  Jeanie's Originals 2 : they provide unique handcrafted ladie's fashionwear.  Address: 436 Waccamaw Pines Dr. Myrtle Beach South Carolina  29579 United States Phone:(843) 236-1417 or (843) 238-4116  Fax:  (843)236-1334 Email:  JeaniesOriginal2@aol.com  Contact:  Suzy or Frank Hanson

• Gender:   women's
• Retail Category: Specialty