The Limited is an iconic fashion retailer that offers high-quality, private-label apparel designed to help the modern woman succeed. The Limited is well-known as the store concept that began mall-based specialty retailing as we know it. Founded in 1963 by Les Wexner and based in Columbus, Ohio, The Limited has served generations of women with a limited array of trend-right American styles. The Limited served as the foundation brand for Limited Brands Incorporated, the mega retail conglomerate which at one time or another included brands such as Bath & Body Works, Victoria\'s Secret, Express, Henri Bendel, New York & Company, Lane Bryant, Limited Too, and Abercrombie & Fitch. In 2007, Limited Brands sold off controlling shares of The Limited to a private investment group.