ANN TAYLOR VINTAGE LADIES COTTON BLEND VELVET (4) BUTTON LUX BLAZER

ANN TAYLOR VINTAGE LADIES COTTON BLEND VELVET (4) BUTON BLAZER A VINTAGE CLASSIC (4) BUTTON CLOSURE (3) BUTTON CUFFS FULLY LINED FORMAL OR EVENING FUNCTIONS, OR WITH JEANS IN THE PARK AFTER DARK. Ann Taylor, the company that dressed American care Ascena Retail Group — the parent company of Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lou & Grey, Lane Bryant, Catherines, Cacique, and Justice. For decades, Ann Taylor made a name for itself by helping American women get dressed for work, with its classic tailored styles and a wide range of crisp button-downs and sharp suits. 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 1960s and 1970s, it rose to prominence as one of the first apparel brands to begin selling trousers and pants, helping to shift trends in traditional women's style at the time. 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.