Liz Claiborne Inc. Appoints Pamela Thomas-Graham as Group President

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Liz Claiborne Inc. today announced the appointment of Pamela Thomas-Graham as group president with oversight for the flagship Liz Claiborne business, as well as Sigrid Olsen, J.H. Collectibles, Emma James, Intuitions and Tapemeasure, effective October 10, 2005. Ms. Thomas-Graham will report to Trudy Sullivan, executive vice president, Liz Claiborne Inc.

Commenting on the announcement, Ms. Sullivan said: "Pamela brings a unique perspective to Liz Claiborne Inc. In her previous position as chairman of CNBC, she dealt with many of the same complex issues that confront the fashion apparel industry today. These include rapidly changing distribution channels, rigorous cost containment, international expansion and a highly competitive market in which share gain is the primary path to growth."

Ms. Sullivan continued: "Pamela also gained firsthand knowledge of our industry during her time as a partner with McKinsey & Company. There she was instrumental in re-engineering the global supply chain management process and in developing channel management and consumer segmentation approaches for a multi-brand luxury apparel company. We are confident that these experiences will be invaluable as Pamela drives strategy for our department store better and moderate brands, and we are thrilled to have her as part of our team."

Ms. Thomas-Graham commented: "This is a very exciting opportunity. Liz Claiborne has an outstanding management team and a terrific track record. I'm delighted to have the opportunity to work with several of the most highly regarded apparel brands in America."

Liz Claiborne Inc. designs and markets an extensive range of women's and men's fashion apparel and accessories appropriate to wearing occasions ranging from casual to dressy. The Company also markets fragrances for women and men. Liz Claiborne Inc.'s brands include Axcess, Belongings, Bora Bora, C&C California, Claiborne, Crazy Horse, Curve, Dana Buchman, Elisabeth, Ellen Tracy, Emma James, Enyce, First Issue, Intuitions, J.H. Collectibles, Juicy Couture, Lady Enyce, Laundry by Shelli Segal, LIZ, Liz Claiborne, Lucky Brand, Mambo, Marvella, Metro Concepts, Mexx, Monet, Monet 2, Realities, Sigrid Olsen, Soul, Spark, Tapemeasure, Tint, Trifari and Villager. In addition, Liz Claiborne Inc. holds the exclusive, long-term license to produce and sell men's and women's collections of DKNY(R) Jeans and DKNY(R) Active, as well as CITY DKNY(R) better women's sportswear in the Western Hemisphere. The Company also has the exclusive license to produce jewelry under the Kenneth Cole New York and Reaction Kenneth Cole brand names.