All Brands Owned by L Brands, Inc.

Does L Brands still exist?

No. L Brands, Inc. was dissolved in August 2021. It spun off Victoria's Secret into an independent public company and renamed the remaining entity Bath and Body Works, Inc.

What happened to L Brands?

The company split in two during 2021: Victoria's Secret & Co. became a standalone NYSE company under ticker VSCO, and the parent renamed itself Bath and Body Works, Inc. under ticker BBWI. L Brands as a corporate name ceased to exist.

When was L Brands founded?

Leslie Wexner founded the company in 1963 in Columbus, Ohio, as a single store called The Limited. It operated under that name until becoming Limited Brands and then L Brands before its 2021 dissolution.

Who founded L Brands?

Leslie Wexner founded the company and ran it for 57 years as chairman and CEO until his 2020 retirement. His relationship with Jeffrey Epstein contributed to his departure and the company's eventual breakup.

What brands did L Brands own?

At dissolution, L Brands owned Victoria's Secret and Bath and Body Works. Historically it had owned The Limited, Express, Abercrombie and Fitch, Lane Bryant, Limited Too, Structure, Henri Bendel, and La Senza, all divested or spun earlier.

What is the relationship between L Brands and Bath and Body Works?

Bath and Body Works, Inc. is the direct corporate successor of L Brands: the same legal entity, renamed after the Victoria's Secret spin-off. Its headquarters remains in Columbus, Ohio.