FT. MYERS, Fla., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- As Michael Phelps collected gold
medals for the United States, his mother and #1 fan, Debbie Phelps stylishly
stood out in the crowd. Since her arrival in Beijing, Ms. Phelps has been
spotted cheering on her son in head-to-toe Chico's!
Prior to her departure for China, Debbie Phelps visited her favorite
Chico's store in Towson, Maryland to purchase her Beijing wardrobe. She spent
the week cheering her son to record breaking gold while wearing Chico's
signature Travelers Collection and unique Novelty Print tops. Now Debbie's
long list of accomplishments not only includes mother to the world's greatest
athlete, but also fashion plate!
"Before I left for Beijing, I went to Chico's and picked out my entire
wardrobe for the trip. I knew I was going to need to be prepared for a variety
of events, activities and climates so I picked key pieces that I could mix and
match, dress up, and dress down. That's what I love about Chico's; their
clothes aren't only well made but also great for travel. They drape
beautifully, don't cling, and flatter all body types. I'm a jewelry person,
so I love that you can change the accessories and have an entirely new look.
It's fun. I love Chico's," says Debbie Phelps.
"As an educator, single mother and her son's biggest champion, Debbie has
been an inspiration to us, and to our customers all over the world. Ever
since Debbie first wore Chico's in Beijing, our phone lines have been ringing
off the hook. Women everywhere want to know how to get Debbie's look," states
Michele Cloutier, Chico's Brand President.
For more information, interviews or photos, please contact Jessica Wells
at 239.274.4798 or jessica.wells@chicos.com.
About Debbie Phelps:
Deborah S. Phelps is a dedicated educator, proud parent and principal of
Windsor Mill Middle School in Baltimore, Maryland. She is an active member in
her community working with several local non-profit and educational
organizations throughout Maryland as well as with national organizations such
as ADHD Moms.
A native of Allegany County, in western Maryland, Phelps earned her
master's degree in education management and supervision from Loyola College,
in Baltimore, in 1998 and her bachelor's degree of arts in education from
Fairmont State College, in Fairmont, West Virginia, in 1973. She is a proud
mother of three children. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling the world,
all types of sports -- especially swimming -- and spending time reading and
reflecting on life. Debbie has aspirations of writing her own book in the
future.
Chico's FAS, Inc. (NYSE: CHS) is a specialty retailer of private branded,
sophisticated, casual-to-dressy clothing, intimates, complementary
accessories, and other non-clothing gift items. The Company operates 1,079
women's specialty stores, including stores in 49 states, the District of
Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico operating under the Chico's,
White House | Black Market and Soma Intimates names. The Company has 619
Chico's front-line stores, 41 Chico's outlet stores, 329 White House | Black
Market front-line stores, 19 White House | Black Market outlet stores, 70 Soma
Intimates front-line stores and 1 Soma Intimates outlet store.
SOURCE Chico's FAS, Inc.
CONTACT: Jessica Wells, Chico's FAS, Inc., +1-239-274-4798,
jessica.wells@chicos.com /
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