Uniqlo's parent company is determined to become the largest
apparel retailer in the world. (Zara owner Inditex currently
holds that throne.) From Helmut Lang to Theory, Fast Retailing
is continually gaining traction in the fashion world. Take a
look--they may be responsible for more items in your closet than
you realized.  Shown here: The first Uniqlo store in Hiroshima,
1984. Uniqlo's New York City flagship in SoHo. The store opened
its doors in 2006. Fast Retailing brand G.u. encourages shoppers
to "Buy with ease, wear with ease," and offers jeans for just
$10. Women's retailer Zazie is part of Fast Retailing subsidiary
Cabin Co. The French-born Comptoir des Cotonniers is marketed
towards mothers and daughters. Lingerie and swimwear brand
Princesse Tam.Tam has lived under the Fast Retailing umbrella
since 2005. The company acquired Link Theory Holdings, which
includes Theory and Helmut Lang, in 2003. Women's retailer
Enracine is also part of subsidiary Cabin Co.