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As you browse from one store to the next, it’s natural to picture iconic fashion brands as distinct personalities, each with their own style, quirks, strengths, and weaknesses. But behind every star, there’s often a close companion—one that moves between the limelight and the background, sharing the same roots and knowing them inside out (for good or bad). Think of them as siblings.
To celebrate National Sisters’ Day, we’re uncovering the brand families that are actually connected through their parent companies. Of course, most people know that Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy are related, and that H&M and COS share a lineage. But did you realize that Uniqlo and Theory are also part of the same family? Flip through the slideshow ahead to find out which luxury designers and fast-fashion retailers are more closely tied than you ever imagined.
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