Ann Taylor is an American womenswear brand owned by Ascena Retail Group Inc. Founded by Richard Liebeskind in New Heaven, Connecticut in 1954, Ann Taylor targets fashion-forward career women through its classic items.
Renowned for its timeless charm and understated elegance, the name Ann Taylor, was the name of a best-selling dress at Liebeskind's father's store. After receiving it from his father as a symbol of good luck, Richard Liebeskind decided to go with the name Ann Taylor for two reasons: Ann was considered a very New England name at the time, while Taylor implied the idea of tailored clothing. This way, Ann Taylor created the ideal representation of a classic women's appeal.