NEW YORK, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with Jones Apparel Group's (NYSE: JNY) Third Quarter earnings release, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet 10/31/01 at 8:30 a.m. EST.

     What:     Jones Apparel Group, Inc. Third Quarter Earnings Release

     When:     8:30 a.m. EST 10/31/01

     Where:    http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=1833

     How:      Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the
               address above

     Contact:  Anita Britt - Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and
               Finance (215) 785-4000

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SOURCE Jones Apparel Group, Inc.
Web site: http: //www.jny.com
CONTACT: Anita Britt, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Finance of Jones Apparel Group, +1-215-785-4000
Audio: http: //www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=1833