NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- Jones Apparel Group, Inc. (NYSE: JNY) today announced that Ms. Jackie Corso will be joining Victoria + Co Ltd., the Company's jewelry division, as Chief Executive Officer. In this capacity, Ms. Corso will be responsible for developing the strategic vision and overseeing the day-to-day management of this business consistent with the Company's corporate goals and objectives. She will report to Rhonda Brown, President and Chief Executive Officer, Footwear, Accessories and Retail Group.

Ms. Brown commented, "We are extremely pleased to welcome Jackie to our management team as Chief Executive Officer of Victoria + Co. Jackie brings with her over 25 years of branded industry experience, most recently serving as an Executive Vice President and General Merchandise Manager for a division of The Limited, Inc." Ms. Brown went on to say, "Jackie will begin working for us as a part-time consultant on November 4, 2002 with her full-time responsibilities beginning on November 25, 2002."

Jones Apparel Group, Inc. (www.jny.com), a Fortune 500 Company, is a leading designer and marketer of branded apparel, footwear and accessories. The Company's nationally recognized brands include: Jones New York; Lauren by Ralph Lauren, Ralph by Ralph Lauren, and Polo Jeans Company, which are licensed from Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation; Evan-Picone, Rena Rowan, Norton McNaughton, Gloria Vanderbilt, Erika, l.e.i., Energie, Currants, Jamie Scott, Todd Oldham, Nine West, Easy Spirit, Enzo Angiolini, Bandolino, Napier and Judith Jack. The Company also markets costume jewelry under the Tommy Hilfiger brand licensed from Tommy Hilfiger Corporation and the Givenchy brand licensed from Givenchy Corporation, and footwear and accessories under the ESPRIT brand licensed from Esprit Europe, B.V. Celebrating more than 30 years of service, the Company has built a reputation for excellence in product quality and value, and in operational execution.

Certain statements herein are "forward-looking statements" made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements represent the Company's expectations or beliefs concerning future events that involve risks and uncertainties, including the strength of the economy and the overall level of consumer spending, the performance of the Company's products within the prevailing retail environment, and other factors which are set forth in the Company's 2001 Form 10-K and in all filings with the SEC made by the Company subsequent to the filing of the Form 10-K. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Source: Jones Apparel Group, Inc.