<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND> This Schedule contains summary financial information extracted from
the Consolidated Balance Sheets of Designs, Inc. as of January 28, 1995 and
January 29, 1994 and Consolidated Statements of Income for the fiscal years
ending January 28, 1995, January 29, 1994 and January 30, 1993 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
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