The Buckle

The Buckle is a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for fashion-conscious young men and women. With approximately 440 mostly mall-based stores in more than 40 states, The Buckle sells fashion-conscious 15- to 30-year-olds the clothes they've just got to have. The company retails a variety of clothing items, including mid- to higher-priced casual apparel (pants, tops, and outerwear), shoes, and accessories. Its products portfolio boasts such brands as Oakley, Fox, Hurley, Billabong, Fossil, and American Fighter. The Buckle operates under the names Buckle and The Buckle; it also has an online store. Born in Nebraska in 1948 under the name Mills Clothing, the chain has expanded into the South and West.