NEW YORK, April 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with Jones Apparel Group's (NYSE: JNY) first quarter earnings release, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on April 30, 2002 at 8:30 a.m. EDT.

    What:     Jones Apparel Group, Inc. First Quarter Earnings Conference Call

    When:     April 30, 2002 at 8:30 a.m. EDT

    Where:    http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=4564

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

    Contact:  Anita Britt of Jones Apparel Group, +1-215-785-4000.

If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived at www.jny.com. To access the replay, click on Investor Relations.

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, Gloria Vanderbilt, 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.

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SOURCE Jones Apparel Group, Inc.
Web site: http: //www.jny.com
CONTACT: Anita Britt of Jones Apparel Group, +1-215-785-4000
Audio: http: //www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=4564