Laundry by Shelli Segal Takes a Walk Down the Aisle With Bridesmaids

NEW YORK -- New licensed apparel is about to take a stroll down the aisle, as Liz Claiborne Inc.'s Laundry by Shelli Segal label recently tied the knot with Andy Buchbinder and Brett Levkoff of Bill Levkoff Inc. The latter will produce an extensive new line of bridesmaid dresses. "Our brand enjoys high awareness and preference among young women, so adding bridesmaid dresses to our portfolio is a natural line extension for us." Perhaps there will finally be dresses that hold up beyond the big day: Laundry is prominently merchandised on the main floor of department stores including Bloomingdale's.

Laundry by Shelli Segal Takes a Walk Down the Aisle With Bridesmaids
Agreement in Principle Signed

NEW YORK, Sep 20, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Building upon its remarkable success in women's day and evening dresses and sportswear, Laundry by Shelli Segal is extending its brand to include a full collection of Bridesmaid dresses. A new entity, owned and operated by Andy Buchbinder and Brett Levkoff, currently with Bill Levkoff, Inc., will design, manufacture and sell a full collection of Bridesmaid dresses under the Laundry by Shelli Segal name.

The collection will launch to the trade in October 2004 and will be available in specialty bridal boutiques across the United States beginning January 2005.

"We are excited to partner with Andy and Brett on this new line," said Paula Schneider, president of Laundry by Shelli Segal. "Our brand enjoys high awareness and preference among young women, so adding bridesmaid dresses to our portfolio is a natural line extension for us. Andy, Brett and their team understand our customer and we are confident that this partnership will be mutually beneficial to our businesses."

"We believe the Laundry by Shelli Segal label is a natural fit for our market," said Mr. Levkoff and Mr. Buchbinder. "We are excited for the launch of this brand and look forward to a prosperous relationship with Laundry by Shelli Segal."

Laundry by Shelli Segal has also launched its first footwear line August 5, 2004 through a licensing agreement with Titan Industries. The footwear will be sold in major department stores and specialty boutiques throughout the United States.

Laundry by Shelli Segal is a division of Liz Claiborne Inc. The more than 36 brands in the Liz Claiborne Inc. portfolio are available at over 30,000 points of sale worldwide.
Dana StambaughLiz Claiborne Inc.212-626-3491

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