Gap Sponsors The Metropolitan Museum of Art's American Woman: A Celebration of Fashion's...

Gap Sponsors The Metropolitan Museum of Art's American Woman: A Celebration
of Fashion's Role in Defining the Modern Woman

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gap is proud to announce its
sponsorship of American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity, the spring 2010
exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. The
exhibition, drawn exclusively from the newly established Brooklyn Museum
Costume Collection at the Met, will feature approximately 75 ensembles - many
of which have not been seen by the public in more than 30 years.

"As one of America's most iconic brands, we're proud to be included among the
esteemed group of fashion brands that have participated before us," said Marka
Hansen, president of Gap brand North America. "With additional support from
Conde Nast, we look forward to being part of one of the industry's most
important exhibitions and events.

Throughout its 40-year history, Gap has been an avid supporter of the arts,
and the sponsorship of the Met's Costume Institute exhibition is another
testament to the brand's emphasis in this area. Gap's involvement will allow
the public to see treasures from an important collection of historic American
fashion that has not been seen by the public in many years."

The theme of the exhibition is a natural fit for Gap and the significant role
the brand has played in shaping the lifestyle of the American woman through
its versatile American style, which is continuously reinvented to reflect
whatever is culturally relevant at that given moment in time.

Continued Hansen, "The exhibition looks at historical portrayals of the
American woman to achieve a better understanding of how she is perceived
today. The active American woman is known around the world for her independent
spirit, and Gap is famous for creating the everyday fashion that celebrates
her as an individual."

About Gap Inc.
Gap Inc. is a leading global specialty retailer offering clothing, accessories
and personal care products for men, women, children and babies under the Gap,
Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime and Athleta brand names. Fiscal 2008
sales were $14.5 billion. Gap Inc. operates more than 3,100 stores in the
United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Japan and Ireland. In
addition, Gap Inc. is expanding its international presence with franchise
agreements in Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. For more
information, please visit www.gapinc.com.

Media Contact:
Olivia Doyne
Gap Public Relations
415-427-8496
olivia_doyne@gap.com

SOURCE Gap Inc.

Olivia Doyne of Gap Public Relations, +1-415-427-8496, olivia_doyne@gap.com