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NEW YORK, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ –

Paulette Garafalo, Group President and Chief Operating Officer of
Hickey-Freeman Co., Inc. announced today the appointment of Eric Jennings as
Brand Director of the hickey collection. In this role, Jennings will set the
strategic sales and marketing direction for the new brand and work closely with
the design team to develop a powerful merchandise offering. Jennings will
report directly to Garafalo.

Garafalo stated, "We are extremely pleased to have Eric Jennings on our
team. With his extensive sales background and knowledge of the hickey customer,
we are confident that he will be a strong addition to the company, and we look
forward to a long and successful relationship."

Prior to this appointment, Jennings was an Account Manager for Hugo Boss
Fashions, Inc. He spent two years as Account Executive for Giorgio Armani
Fashion Corp., and has worked for Nordstrom, Inc., as the Assistant Manager at
Faconnable. Jennings will be working out of the Hickey-Freeman office in New
York.

The hickey collection is a vintage-inspired line that carefully balances
traditional American preppy with a rebellious, hip edge. The brand reflects a
penchant for American luxury through its fine tailoring and fabrics of the
highest quality. The fit is modern with slim silhouettes, plain-front pants
that sit low on the waist and details such as higher armholes on the jackets.
The collection includes tailored shirts, sport coats, trousers, outerwear,
sportswear and accessories. The brand is available at exclusive retailers
nationwide and online at http://www.hickeystyle.com

Hickey-Freeman Co., Inc., a subsidiary of Hartmarx Corporation, has been
manufacturing refined men’s tailored clothing, including Hickey Freeman, an
American luxury brand, in the United States for more than one hundred years.
Hartmarx produces and markets business, casual and golf apparel for both men
and women through a broad range of retail channels.

SOURCE: hickey

CONTACT: Julie Beynon of hickey,
+1-212-826-3513

Web site: http://www.hickeystyle.com