ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS;
APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.

On October 6, 2009, upon the recommendation of its Nominating and Governance Committee, the Board of Directors of Liz Claiborne, Inc. (the "Board") elected Doreen A. Toben as a member of the Board. Ms. Toben has been appointed to the Audit Committee of the Board effective immediately. For serving as a Director, Ms. Toben will receive a $150,000 annual retainer, which includes $100,000 payable in the form of shares of the Company's common stock (which for 2009 will be prorated to $12,500 in cash and $25,000 in stock), and $1,000 for each meeting attended. The Board has determined that Ms. Toben is "independent," as such term is defined under the Registrant's Corporate Governance Guidelines and the New York Stock Exchange Corporate Governance listing standards. Further details are contained in a Press Release issued by the Company on October 7, 2009, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information contained herein shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(c) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Press Release dated October 7, 2009