NEW YORK, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Peter Boneparth, Chief Executive Officer of Women's Moderate Apparel Group and Executive Management Committee member of Jones Apparel Group, Inc. (NYSE: JNY), announced that Lynne Fish has been named President of the Women's Moderate Apparel Group and will report directly to him. Mr. Boneparth commented, "Lynne's appointment is in acknowledgement of her success and contribution in the growth of the Norton McNaughton brand and its associated extensions. In her new position, Ms. Fish will be responsible for the Norton McNaughton, Jones Wear, Nine and Company and Evan- Picone apparel brands." Mr. Boneparth went on to mention that, "Andrew Cohen and Howard Zwilling will continue to lead the Energie and Miss Erika brands, respectively, and also report to me."

Sidney Kimmel, Chairman, stated, "We have great confidence that Lynne's extensive experience in building the successful Norton McNaughton business will assist with further development and growth of these brands. Further expansion within moderate remains an integral component of our growth and diversification strategy for the future. We believe that there are excellent opportunities for profitable business within moderate as a key contributor to the success of the Company."

Ms. Fish joined the McNaughton team in 1998, most recently serving as Executive Vice President of Merchandising. Prior to her career with McNaughton, Ms. Fish held various positions relating to design, merchandising, marketing and the production of women's moderate apparel.

Jones Apparel Group, Inc. (www.jny.com) 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, Erika, 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. 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 2000 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.

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