For Immediate Release                                               May 12, 2004

  Nicole Miller Collaborates with Donnkenny Inc. on Better Sportswear Division

Icon fashion designer Nicole Miller has partnered with Donnkenny Apparel, Inc.
yet again to produce three new lines: women's suits, sweaters/knits, and better
sportswear. Currently, Miller has licensed a complete outerwear collection to
Donnkenny, which will arrive in stores Fall 04. The new lines will bridge the
gap between the contemporary and better departments, an area Miller has yet to
target. The three categories due to launch for spring 05 distribution will have
the Nicole Miller New York label.

Dan Levy, CEO of Donnkenny, has appointed Elissa Bromer as Group President of
Nicole Miller Sportswear, Suits and Sweaters/Knits. Ms. Bromer, previously
President of the Perry Ellis Womenswear division, has a proven track record of
optimizing results in the womenswear industry. Bromer's vision is to collaborate
with Nicole Miller to develop fashion forward, comfortable and feminine styles,
that resemble Miller's core collection. The collections will directly reflect
Miller's design expertise, while remaining affordable for a broad customer base.
"I am excited about the people engaged in the license between Nicole Miller and
Donnkenny," Bromer said, "It is the collaboration of both teams that will make
it happen."

The new collections will fill a void in today's better sportswear departments:
Nicole Miller will bring her renown feminine, fun, and whimsical fashion at a
great value. Knitwear will be new and novel, bringing an eclectic element to
current knit departments. Women's suits will be sold as two and three piece
sets, focusing on detail, color, and the necessity for both day and night time
looks. The sportswear will offer comfort and style, with key outfits delivered
each month. Donnkenny plans to start deliveries in January, for limited Spring
05 distribution in the U.S. and Canada. The average price will be in the range
of approximately $98.00 retail.

A true American designer, Nicole Miller's perfect "little black dress" has
cultivated into an eclectic collection that imbues an individual sense of style.
The company boasts an incredible thirty freestanding Nicole Miller boutiques in
prominent cities throughout the United States, each of which serves as a
showplace for Ms. Miller and the lifestyle that she has made available to her
loyal fans. All items are available at Nicole Miller stores as well as upscale
boutiques and department stores nationwide. For store information call
800-365-4721 or visit Nicolemiller.com.



      Donnkenny designs, manufactures, imports and markets a broad line of
moderate and better-priced women's and junior's sportswear and ladies coats. The
Company's major labels include Pierre Cardin(R), Harve Benard(R), Donnkenny(R),
Casey & Max(R), Victoria Jones(R) and Z. Cavaricci(R), as well as ladies coats
under the Bill Blass(R), Bill Blass Signature(R), Blassport(R) and Nicole
Miller(R) labels, and suits under the Nicole Miller(R) label.

Press Contact:                                             Donnkenny Contact:
Mary Tilt                                                  Elissa Bromer
212-655-7769                                               212-790-3938
mtilt@nicolemiller.com

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