Gap Announces Designer for New Brand Concept

Gap Inc. today announced that Austyn Zung is joining as Senior Vice President of Design
and Product Development for the company's new women's retail apparel concept.

Ms. Zung, 36, will oversee all aspects of product design and development
for the brand's apparel and accessories. She will build a design team working
with Gary Muto, who is leading this new brand.

Ms. Zung joins Gap Inc. from Oscar de La Renta, where she was Vice
President of Design. Prior to Oscar de la Renta, Ms. Zung held senior design
positions at J. Crew for the Women's Classics Division and John Bartlett
Unlimited.

"I am excited to have Austyn on board as our new designer," said Mr. Muto.
"Based on her varied design experience, she has a strong understanding of this
market and how to interpret trends, quality and fits that are appropriate for
our target customer. She is very customer-focused and truly understands how to
deliver great design to women."

Announced on September 15, 2004, Gap Inc.'s new concept brand will target
women over age 35, offering apparel for a range of occasions in a new
specialty retail store environment. The company expects to begin testing the
brand in the United States in the fall of 2005, opening up 10 stores in two
geographic regions.

Gap Inc. is a leading international specialty retailer offering clot

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