Founded in 1954, Ann Inc., a chain of specialty apparel stores for American women, is headquartered in New York City. Ann Taylor fashions include classic styled suits, separates, dresses, shoes, and accessories. The niche market for Ann Taylor stores is affluent career women who are looking for upscale quality clothing.
In 1954, when founder Richard Liebeskind opened his first Ann Taylor store it had as a focus a best-selling dress style initiated by his father. The “Ann Taylor” design was synonymous with the well-dressed woman. By 1983, there were forty-seven Ann Taylor stores across the United States.
