| Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation engages in the design and marketing of branded dress shirts, sportswear, and footwear and other related products worldwide. It also designs, manufactures, and markets branded neckwear. The companys products include apparel and accessories, jeans, underwear, fragrances, eyewear, mens tailored clothing, ties, shoes, hosiery, socks, footwear, swimwear, jewelry, watches, coats, handbags, leather goods, home furnishings, and accessories. It also markets sportswear, including mens knit and woven sport shirts, sweaters, bottoms, swimwear, boxers, and outerwear at wholesale through approximately 15,000 doors in department, mass market, specialty, and independent stores in the United States. In addition, the company operates retail outlet stores that offer mens dress shirts; neckwear and underwear; mens and womens sportswear, including tops, woven and knit shirts, sweaters, bottoms, and outerwear; mens and womens accessories, such as handbags, wallets, belts, and travel gear; mens and womens active-inspired sportswear; and casual and dress casual shoes for men, women, and children. As of February 4, 2007, it operated approximately 700 retail stores under the Van Heusen, IZOD, Bass, Geoffrey Beene, Calvin Klein, and Calvin Klein Collection names. Further, Phillips-Van Heusen licenses its brands over a range of products. The company was founded in 1876 and is based in New York, New York. |