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<LEGEND>
This Schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Balance Sheets of Designs, Inc. as of July 29, 1995, July 30,
1994 and January 28, 1995 and Consolidated Statements of Income for the
three months, six months and twelve months ending July 29, 1995 and July 30,
1994 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>
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