| Liz Claiborne, Inc. engages in the design, marketing, and retail of a range of apparel, accessories, and fragrance products worldwide. It offers womens, mens, and childrens contemporary apparel, denim and casual sportswear, intimate apparel, classic career and casual apparel for women, activewear, and streetwear apparel. The company also provides various accessories, including jewelry, handbags, and fragrances, as well as bath and body-care products. Liz Claiborne, Inc. offers its products under the primary brands, including KATE SPADE, JUICY COUTURE, LUCKY BRAND JEANS, and MEXX. In addition, it sells its products under its wholesale-based brands comprising AXCESS, CLAIBORNE, CONCEPTS BY CLAIBORNE, DANA BUCHMAN, ENYCE, KENSIE, LIZ & CO., LIZ CLAIBORNE, MAC & JAC, MARVELLA, MONET, NARCISO RODRIGUEZ, TRIFARI, and VILLAGER; licensed brands, such as DKNY JEANS and DKNY ACTIVE; and non-direct fragrance brands, including CLAIBORNE, CURVE, LIZ CLAIBORNE, and USHER. As of December 29, 2007, the company operated a total of 433 specialty retail stores, including 284 in the United States and 149 primarily in western Europe and Canada; and 350 outlet stores comprising 213 in the United States and 137 primarily in western Europe and Canada. It also engages in e-commerce and licensing operations relating to its various retail and wholesale brands. Liz Claiborne was founded in 1976 and is based in New York, New York. |