| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| EDDIE | Clothing giant Bauer |
| EDDIE | Bauer of clothing |
| EDDIE | Clothing retailer Bauer |
| GAP | Trendy clothing giant |
| JERSEY | Giant article of clothing? |
| AMERICANAPPAREL | Los Angeles-based clothing giant |
| THEGAP | Casual clothing giant, as it was first known |
| HANDM | Swedish-based international clothing giant ... or a hint to the answers to the six italicized clues |
