Talbots Inc Watch

from SC 13D/A 2 pages Underwriting agreement

from SC 13D 2 pages Joint Filing Agreement

from 11-K 1 page <page> 1 Exhibit 1 Independent Auditors' Consent We Consent to the Incorporation by Reference in Registration Statement No. 33-72086 of the Talbots, Inc. on Form S-8 of Our Report Dated June 16, 1999, Appearing in This Annual Report on Form 11-K of the Talbots, Inc. Retirement Savings Voluntary Plan for the Year Ended December 31, 1998. /S/ Deloitte & Touche Llp - Boston, Massachusetts June 28, 1999 -16

from 11-K/A 1 page Exhibit 1 Independent Auditors' Consent We Consent to the Incorporation by Reference in Registration Statement No. 33-72086 of the Talbots, Inc. on Form S-8 of Our Report Dated June 13, 1997 Appearing in This Annual Report on Form 11-K of the Talbots, Inc. Retirement Savings Voluntary Plan for the Year Ended December 31, 1996. /S/ Deloitte & Touche Llp Boston, Massachusetts July 18, 1997