ANN TAYLOR LOFT LADIES UNRESTRICTED LUX BLAZERAnn Taylor was named after the best-selling dress style at Liebeskind's father's women's wear store — the "Ann." He added "Taylor" as a nod to its tailored apparel.Ann Taylor was founded by Richard Liebeskind in New Haven, Connecticut in 1954.Founded in 1954, Ann Taylor became the go-to destination for professional women and set several styles on the map, including trousers and pants for women in the 1960s and 1970s and the ubiquitous 1980s power suit. As it evolved over the years, the company expanded to include spinoff brands like Ann Taylor Loft — later renamed just LOFT — to diversify its customer base and appeal to younger professional women seeking to upgrade their wardrobes. In the early 2000s, Ann Taylor continued to act as a major player in the New York fashion scene, attracting celebrities and notable figures like Anna Wintour and Annie Leibovitz to its fashion shows and parties. A slew of celebrity partnerships and collaborations further set it on the map.
