Warnaco Names Robert Mazzoli Chief Creative Officer for Calvin Klein Underwear.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2004

The Warnaco Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WRNC) today announced that Robert G. Mazzoli has been named Chief Creative Officer for Warnaco's Calvin Klein Underwear brand. His appointment is effective March 8, 2004.

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Mr. Mazzoli, 46, returns to Warnaco from Sara Lee Corporation, where he served as Chief Creative Officer of Sara Lee Branded Apparel.

Mr. Mazzoli is re-joining Warnaco and returning to the Calvin Klein Underwear brand, with which he was associated for almost 20 years prior to joining Sara Lee. Mr. Mazzoli worked on the launch of the Calvin Klein Underwear concept, and held numerous merchandising positions during his tenure with Warnaco.

Mr. Mazzoli began his career in the Bloomingdale's Executive Training Program. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Columbia University.

Joe Gromek, President and Chief Executive Officer of Warnaco, said, "We are excited to have Bob back at Calvin Klein Underwear joining our current team of talented designers and merchandisers and look forward to his contributions to further build the brand. We believe the Calvin Klein Underwear brand has significant potential to expand its global leadership position in designer underwear, and we look forward to building on that momentum."

About The Warnaco Group, Inc.

The Warnaco Group, Inc., headquartered in New York, is a leading apparel company engaged in the business of designing, marketing and selling intimate apparel, menswear, jeanswear, swimwear, men's and women's sportswear and accessories under such owned and licensed brands as Warner's(R), Olga(R), Lejaby(R), Body Nancy Ganz(TM), JLO Lingerie by Jennifer Lopez, Chaps Ralph Lauren(R), Calvin Klein(R) men's and women's underwear, men's accessories, men's, women's, junior women's and children's jeans and women's and juniors swimwear, Speedo(R) men's, women's and children's swimwear, sportswear and swimwear accessories, Anne Cole Collection(R), Cole of California(R), Catalina(R) and Nautica(R) swimwear.