The Gap originally targeted the younger generation when it opened, with its name referring to the generation gap of the time. It originally sold everything that Levi Strauss & Co made in every style, size, and color, and organized the stock by size. The Gap was the first of many shops that carried only Levi's.

What is Gap known for?

Gap, the largest specialty retail company in the US, was once one of America's most beloved apparel retailers, known for its laid-back basics and classic denim.

Are Gap and Old Navy the same?

Old Navy uses manufacturers from all over and this is the reason their sizes tend to be all over the place. When you use more than one company to make clothing, chances are the sizes are going to be different from each other. Gap and Old Navy are both owned by the same parent company, GAP, Inc.