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New York, NY, February 13, 2012 - Liz Claiborne Inc. (NYSE: LIZ) today announced
the appointment of David Bassuk as Co-President and Chief Operating Officer,
Juicy Couture, effective February 27, 2012. In this role, Mr. Bassuk will
oversee finance, operations, planning and allocation, international, e-commerce,
wholesale sales and operations and facilities while partnering with Co-President
& Chief Creative Officer LeAnn Nealz on the management and overall leadership of
the Juicy Couture brand. Both Mr. Bassuk and Ms. Nealz will report to William L.
McComb, Chief Executive Officer of Liz Claiborne Inc.

Commenting on the announcement, Mr. McComb said: "Dave is a retail industry
leader with more than 20 years of experience helping retailers and leading
apparel and accessories brands.   He has been consulting with LeAnn and her team
for several months   on Juicy Couture's global operations strategies. With his
breadth of experience in hands-on operational management roles for high-end
retailers and brands and with his strategic planning, leadership and operations
skills, Dave is a welcome addition to the Juicy leadership team. I am also
grateful for the relationship we have with AlixPartners. With LeAnn and Dave at
the helm, Juicy Couture is primed to regain its position as one of the most
sought after global lifestyle brands."

LeAnn Nealz added: "We have waited a long time to fill this role, looking for a
leader with just the right skill sets. Dave and I complement each other
perfectly, and we have worked very well together over the past few months. As my
business partner, I love that he shares my excitement and enthusiasm for the
brand."

Mr. Bassuk said, "Having worked inside many businesses throughout my career I
have a unique appreciation for today's competitive landscape, and rarely have I
seen the upside potential I see at Juicy Couture. This is a strong brand with a
very talented creative director at the lead and a very exciting future ahead. In
short, it is the perfect opportunity at the perfect time for me."

Said Fred Crawford, CEO of AlixPartners LLP: "AlixPartners has been privileged
to work with Bill and LeAnn and the great team at the Liz Claiborne organization
for some time, and while this development is certainly atypical, it was arrived
at with all parties actively involved and will be a win-win as we continue our
partnership with the company going forward."

Mr. Bassuk joins Juicy Couture, from AlixPartners where he was the head of the
global retail practice, focusing on strategic and operational turnarounds. Prior
to that, Mr. Bassuk was a member of the management team of Kurt Salmon's retail
practice, responsible for driving growth and profitability for leading global
retailers and brands. He was also a member of Kurt Salmon's Board of Directors.
Mr. Bassuk has an MBA in Finance and Management from New York University's Stern
School of Business and a BS, Industrial Engineering from Hofstra University.

About Liz Claiborne Inc.
Liz Claiborne Inc. designs and markets a portfolio of retail-based, premium,
global lifestyle brands including Juicy Couture, kate spade, and Lucky Brand. In
addition, the Adelington Design Group, a private brand jewelry design and
development division will continue to market brands through department stores as
well as serve jcpenney via an exclusive license for Liz Claiborne and Monet
jewelry lines and Kohl's with a license for Dana Buchman jewelry. The Company
also has licenses for the Liz Claiborne New York brand, available at QVC and
Lizwear, which is distributed through the Club Store channel. Liz Claiborne Inc.
maintains an 18.75% stake in Mexx, a European and Canadian apparel and
accessories retail-based brand. The Company anticipates that its name change to
Fifth & Pacific Companies, Inc. and the trading under its new stock symbol
(NYSE: FNP) will become effective on or about May 15, 2012. Additional
information and updates will also be posted on the new corporate
website:www.fifthandpacific.com.

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