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Liz Claiborne and Legxus International Step Into Legwear

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NEW YORK, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Liz Claiborne Inc. (NYSE:LIZ) today announced that it has reached an agreement in principle with Legxus International, Inc. ("Legxus International") to design and manufacture socks, trouser socks and tights under the Liz Claiborne brand name.

The new collection will launch to the trade in the Third quarter of 2006, and will be available at fine department and specialty stores in 2007.

Commenting on the announcement, Barbara J. Friedman, president of Licensing for Liz Claiborne Inc., said, "Legxus has done a great job for us with Ellen Tracy, so it was a natural step to extend our relationship with them by partnering for the Liz Claiborne legwear line. We have every confidence that they will be successful and we look forward to working with them to expand our legwear offering."

Barry Tartarkin, Vice President of Legxus International, stated, "We are very excited about our relationship with Liz Claiborne Inc. Liz Claiborne is a major lifestyle brand with immense appeal to today's consumer, and we are thrilled to be involved with a brand that is so well known and loved."

The Liz Claiborne brand is one of the most recognized apparel and accessories brands in the world. With products available in more than 20 categories including women's apparel, dresses and suits, intimate apparel, outerwear, LizGolf, sleepwear, fashion accessories, eyewear, footwear, handbags, jewelry, luggage, bed, bath and window treatments, blankets, decorative fabrics, decorative accessories, flooring, furniture, home storage and table linens, Liz Claiborne has truly established itself as a lifestyle brand.

About Liz Claiborne Inc.

Liz Claiborne Inc. designs and markets an extensive range of branded women's and men's apparel, accessories and fragrance products. Our diverse portfolio of quality brands -- available domestically and internationally via wholesale and retail channels -- consistently meets the widest range of consumers' fashion needs, from classic to contemporary, active to relaxed and denim to streetwear. The more than 40 brands in the Liz Claiborne Inc. portfolio are available at over 30,000 points of sale worldwide. For more information visit http://www.lizclaiborneinc.com.

About Legxus International, Inc.

Legxus International designs, sources, markets, and distributes all types of Legwear and intimate apparel. Working with manufacturers in the USA and throughout the world, Legxus International provides products and services for both branded and private label programs, including Givenchy, Round the Clock and Reve Avoix. A team approach combined with extensive experience in these industries makes Legxus International one of the leading groups in the world.