Exhibit 23.1


             CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS



We have issued our report dated April 19, 2002, accompanying the consolidated
financial statements and schedule included in the Annual Report of Nautica
Enterprises, Inc. (formerly State-O-Maine, Inc.) on Form 10-K for the year
ended March 2, 2002. We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of
said report in the Registration Statements of Nautica Enterprises, Inc.
(formerly State-O-Maine, Inc.) on Forms S-8 (File No. 33-1488, File No.
33-45823, File No. 33-36040, File No. 333-55711 and File No. 333-60895).



GRANT THORNTON LLP



New York, New York
May 28, 2002