EXHIBIT 99.1

                            Section 906 Certification

     The certification set forth below is being submitted to the Securities and
Exchange Commission solely for the purpose of complying with Section 1350 of
Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code. This certification is not to
be deemed filed pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

     Leslie H. Wexner, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and V. Ann
Hailey, the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Limited
Brands, Inc., each certifies that, to the best of his or her knowledge:

     1.   The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Limited Brands, Inc. for the
          quarter ended May 3, 2003 (the "Report") fully complies with the
          requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
          of 1934; and

     2.   The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all
          material respects, the financial condition and results of operations
          of Limited Brands, Inc.

     A signed original of this written statement, or other document
authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears
in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement, has been
provided to Limited Brands, Inc. and will be retained by Limited Brands, Inc.
and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon
request.

                                            /s/ Leslie H. Wexner
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                                            Leslie H. Wexner
                                            Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

                                            /s/ V. Ann Hailey
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                                            V. Ann Hailey
                                            Executive Vice President and Chief
                                            Financial Officer

     Date: June 16,2003