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The craftsmanship is of an elevated value and the price point is higher than other pieces. In 2009 this line began being offered online only and was phased out in 2011.Īnn Taylor Collections was launched 2007 and consists of luxury apparel, accessories, and shoes made using Italian made fabrics and yarns. The collection can be worn for occasions from wedding parties to black tie and special events. Each piece in the collection is dyed to match.
There are currently 128 Loft Outlet stores throughout the United States.Īnn Taylor Celebrations was launched in August 2005 it is a signature collection featuring dresses, wraps, sashes, shoes, and bags. Loft Outlet offers a Loft-based outlet environment, similar to the current Ann Taylor Factory stores, with unique Loft Outlet merchandise mirrored from popular and best-selling Loft products. Īnn Taylor Factory offers merchandise inspired by Ann Taylor stores, but manufactured for Ann Taylor Factory. Lou & Grey sells relaxed, comfortable athleisure items and active-wear inspired fashion. The selection provided at Loft initially was a more casual replica to that of the regular Ann Taylor, however has developed into its own brand, and now is known as a casual lifestyle brand. Loft, originally Ann Taylor Loft, was established in 1996 as an extension of the original Ann Taylor brand, offers more relaxed fashions for work and home, in the "moderate" priced category. Clothing is targeted for fashion forward career women. Divisions Īnn Taylor is a small US chain of clothing stores for women. Loft followed up in 2019 with Infinite Loft subscription, a size inclusive subscription business. In 2017, Ann Taylor launched a subscription rental service called Infinite Style. will operate as an Ascena Retail Group subsidiary going forward. The buyout was completed on August 21, 2015. On Ascena Retail Group announced a $2.16 billion acquisition of Ann Inc. As of October 27, 2012, the total store count was 981: of 278 Ann Taylor stores, 101 Ann Taylor Factory stores, 510 Loft stores, and 92 Loft Outlet stores, as well as online at and.
In March 2011, the company changed its name to Ann Inc., from Ann Taylor Stores Corporation. In May 1991, the company completed an initial public offering resulting in aggregate net proceeds of approximately $166.5 million. The name supposedly created the ideal identity of classic women's apparel. Liebeskind decided to go with the name Ann Taylor because Ann was considered a very New England name, and Taylor evoked the image of tailored clothing. Both the best-selling dress and the name Ann Taylor were given by the father to his son, Richard Liebeskind, for good luck. "Ann Taylor" was the name of a best-selling dress at Liebeskind's father's store. Richard Liebeskind, the founder of Ann Taylor, opened his first Ann Taylor store in New Haven, Connecticut in 1954.