Gap clothing and accessories

Gap, originally founded in San Francisco in 1969 by Donald and Doris Fisher, has grown into a global icon of American casual style. The brand peaked in the late 20th century, becoming synonymous with essential denim, khaki pants, and classic hoodies. Its business model revolutionized specialty retail by focusing on basics that appealed across generations.

While the brand's creative and design headquarters remain in the United States, its manufacturing is decentralized. Gap products are primarily produced in a diverse network of factories across Asia and Central America, including countries like Vietnam, Bangladesh, India, China, and Cambodia. This global supply chain allows the brand to maintain its position as a high-volume global retailer while navigating shifting economic landscapes.

Today, Gap remains the flagship brand of Gap Inc., which also oversees other major labels like Old Navy and Banana Republic. As an independent publicly traded company (NYSE: GPS), Gap Inc. continues to be one of the largest specialty apparel retailers in the world, focused on modernizing its digital presence and optimizing its international store footprint.