From: ASAP
Liz Claiborne Inc. (NYSE: LIZ) today announced the appointment of Denise Johnston as president, Emma James and Crazy Horse effective February 26, 2002. Ms. Johnston will report directly to Helen McCluskey, president, Special Markets Group. Commenting on the announcement, Ms. McCluskey said, "Denise brings a wealth of experience to Liz Claiborne. Her keen product sense and understanding of the moderate market make her an excellent addition to the Special Markets management team as we develop and implement our growth strategies." Ms. Johnston joins Liz Claiborne from Koret of California where she was president, Cricket Lane and Melrose and senior vice president of Corporate Merchandising and Design. She has held positions of increasing responsibility at Koret since starting with the company as senior vice president of Merchandising and Design for Sportswear in 1996. Prior to that, she held executive positions at Carole Little and Bullocks. She began her career as a buyer at Dayton-Hudson, Inc.
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 Claiborne, Crazy Horse, Curve, Dana Buchman, Elisabeth, Emma James, First Issue, Laundry by Shelli Segal, Liz Claiborne, Liz Claiborne Woman, Lucky Brand, Mambo, Meg Allen, Mexx, Monet, Russ, Sigrid Olsen 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 women's wear under the Kenneth Cole New York, Unlisted.com and Reaction Kenneth Cole brand names.
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