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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Part I, 
Item, financial statements of Fossil, Inc. and subsidiaries as of and for the 
thirteen weeks ended April 4, 1998 filed on Form 10-Q.
</LEGEND>
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