8-K

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549


                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT

                       PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF
                       THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):
                      January 16, 2003 (January 16, 2003)

                             The Warnaco Group, Inc.
               (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

                                    Delaware
                 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)


         1-10857                                           95-4032739
(Commission File Number)                       (IRS Employer Identification No.)

             90 Park Avenue
              New York, NY                                   10016
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)                  (Zip Code)

       Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 661-1300

                                 Not Applicable
          (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)




Item 5.           Other Events.

         On January 16, 2003, The Warnaco Group, Inc. (the "Company") issued a
press release announcing that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern
District of New York had confirmed the First Amended Plan of Reorganization of
the Company and certain of its subsidiaries. The press release is attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and the information contained therein is incorporated
herein by reference.

Item 7.     Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information
              and Exhibits.

            (c)      Exhibits

                     Exhibit No.   Description

                     99.1          Press Release, dated January 16, 2003,
                                   announcing the confirmation of the First
                                   Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization of the
                                   Company and certain of its subsidiaries.


                              SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: January 16, 2003
                                   The Warnaco Group, Inc.

                                   By:     /s/ Stanley P. Silverstein
                                          -------------------------------
                                   Name:  Stanley P. Silverstein
                                   Title: Vice President, General Counsel
                                          and Secretary

EX-99

[GRAPHIC LOGO OMITTED] THE WARNACO GROUP, INC.




FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Robert Mead/Doug Morris
Gavin Anderson & Company
212-515-1960/64


                 COURT CONFIRMS WARNACO'S PLAN OF REORGANIZATION

              Company to emerge from Chapter 11 on February 4, 2003


NEW YORK - January 16, 2003 - The Warnaco Group, Inc. (PK: WACGQ) announced that
at a hearing today, the Honorable Richard L. Bohanon of the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the Southern District of New York confirmed its Plan of Reorganization
("POR" or "the Plan"). The effective date for the POR is expected to occur on
February 4, 2003, at which time Warnaco will emerge from Chapter 11.

Tony Alvarez, president and chief executive officer of Warnaco, said, "Today's
confirmation represents a new beginning for Warnaco. We are extremely pleased
with the Court's decision and the support we have received from our creditors
during this critical time. Looking ahead, we are encouraged by the Company's
prospects. Warnaco will emerge from Chapter 11 with a very comfortable capital
structure. With a solid financial platform and a valuable portfolio of brands,
we believe Warnaco possesses the key resources necessary to maintain a strong,
competitive position in the industry as well as a sound financial future."

The Company said that the creditors who voted on the POR voted overwhelmingly in
its favor.

Pursuant to the Plan, upon emergence:

>        Warnaco's pre-petition secured lenders will receive the following:
         o        Cash payments of approximately $104 million
         o        Newly issued second lien notes in the principal amount of $200
                  million
         o        Approximately 96.26 percent of newly issued common stock in
                  Warnaco;
>        Holders of allowed general unsecured claims will receive approximately
         2.55 percent of newly issued common stock in Warnaco;
>        Holders of certain preferred securities issued by an affiliate of the
         Company, Designer Finance Trust, will receive approximately 0.60
         percent of newly issued common stock in Warnaco;
>        Pursuant to the terms of his Employment Agreement, as adjusted under
         the Plan, Tony Alvarez will receive an incentive bonus consisting of
         $1.95 million in cash, second lien notes in the principal amount of
         $0.94 million and 0.59 percent of the newly issued common stock in
         Warnaco (increased from 0.45 percent to recognize his substantial
         contributions to the Company's reorganization);
>        Warnaco's existing common stock will be extinguished;
>        Up to 10% of the newly issued common stock in Warnaco will be reserved
         for issuance pursuant to management incentive stock grants.

The Company said that since November 2001, it has substantially improved its
financial and operational performance. The Company's success reflects a number
of developments at Warnaco including: the reorganization of the business into
three operating groups, Intimate Apparel, Swimwear and Sportswear; the
divestiture of non-core assets and business units; a strengthened management
team with the recruitment of new leadership; a substantial reduction in
corporate overhead costs; and the imposition of new financial and operating
disciplines throughout the organization.

Alvarez continued, "I want to thank our employees for their hard work and
commitment during this process and I am gratified by the continued support from
our customers and suppliers who have all contributed to our successful
reorganization."

The Company said that it continues the search process for a permanent CEO and
CFO, as well as candidates for the Board of Directors. Until the search is
concluded and an orderly transition has occurred, Alvarez and James P. Fogarty
of Alvarez & Marsal will continue to serve as CEO and CFO, respectively. Alvarez
& Marsal is a leading turnaround and crisis management consulting firm.



About The Warnaco Group, Inc

The Warnaco Group, Inc., headquartered in New York, is a leading manufacturer of
intimate apparel, menswear, jeanswear, swimwear, men's and women's sportswear,
better dresses, fragrances and accessories sold under such owned and licensed
brands as Warner's(R), Olga(R), Lejaby(R), Bodyslimmers(R), Chaps by Ralph
Lauren(R), Calvin Klein(R) men's and women's underwear, men's accessories, and
men's, women's, junior women's and children's jeans, Speedo(R)/Authentic
Fitness(R) men's, women's and children's swimwear, sportswear and swimwear
accessories, Polo by Ralph Lauren(R) women's and girls' swimwear, Anne Cole
Collection(R), Cole of California(R) and Catalina(R) swimwear, and A.B.S. (R)
Women's sportswear and better dresses.

Statement Regarding Forward-looking Disclosure

This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning
of Section 27A of Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that reflect, when made, the
Company's expectations or beliefs concerning future events that involve risks
and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts
included in this statement are forward-looking statements. Although the Company
believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are
reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have
been correct. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or
revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise. These forward-looking statements may contain the
words "believe", "anticipate", "expect", "estimate", "project", "will be", "will
continue", "will likely result", or other similar words and phrases.
Forward-looking statements and the Company's plans and expectations are subject
to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those anticipated.