Ex-99.1 Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP

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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 21, 2002, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of The Talbots, Inc. Retirement Savings Voluntary Plan for the year ended December 31, 2001.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
June 21, 2002

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