Juicy Couture and Movado Group, Inc. Sign Global Licensing Agreement

November 22, 2005 at 7:32 AM EST

NEW YORK, Nov. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Juicy Couture and Movado Group, Inc. (NYSE: MOV) today announced they have signed an exclusive long-term, worldwide licensing agreement to design, produce and market a collection of watches under the Juicy Couture and Couture Couture brand names. The agreement is effective immediately and financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

The Juicy Couture watch collection is scheduled to launch in fall 2006 and will be sold through select, high-end retail distribution outlets initially in the United States, followed by Europe and Asia. The Juicy Couture collection of watches will be fashion-forward with lots of rich color, exotic skins, beautiful jewel elements and clever shapes.

About adding watches to its growing empire, Ms. Gela Taylor and Ms. Pamela Skaist-Levy, co-presidents and founders of Juicy Couture, said, "We are ecstatic about launching our first watch collection and really excited to partner with Movado Group, a leader in the industry, who is known for innovative design and high quality craftsmanship. Juicy has become a fashion lifestyle house and watches, like jewelry, are essential pieces in the Juicy girl's wardrobe. We adore chic, fun time pieces, and think the world is ready to live on Juicy time!"

Efraim Grinberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of Movado Group, commented, "Juicy Couture is one of the fastest growing lifestyle brands in the upscale contemporary category. The Juicy watch collection will be a natural extension of the brand's clear and focused vision, unique identity and leading brand position. We look forward to working with Pam and Gela as we create an exciting collection of Juicy timepieces."

Based in Southern California, Juicy Couture is a premium designer, marketer and wholesaler of sophisticated, yet fun fashion for women, men and children and is recognized around the world as a leading contemporary brand of casual lifestyle clothing. Juicy primarily targets the fashion-conscious woman between the ages of 18 and 45, as well as aspirational teens and baby boomers. Liz Claiborne Inc. (NYSE: LIZ) purchased the company in the spring of 2003, and has facilitated Juicy's growth into a powerhouse lifestyle brand.

Movado Group, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes Movado, Ebel, Concord, ESQ, Coach, Tommy Hilfiger and Hugo Boss watches worldwide, and operates Movado boutiques and Company stores in the United States.

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Contact:
Jennifer Pinto
Juicy Couture
212-626-3679
Jennifer_Pinto@juicycouture.com

Suzanne Michalek
Movado Group, Inc.
201-267-8000
smichalek@movadogroup.com

SOURCE Movado Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Jennifer Pinto of Juicy Couture, +1-212-626-3679,
Jennifer_Pinto@juicycouture.com; or
Suzanne Michalek of Movado Group, Inc., +1-201-267-8000,
smichalek@movadogroup.com