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Henry Lee & Company Realizes a Record 300% Increase in Advanced Sales for Fall 2005; Clothing Designer and Manufacturer Surpasses Projections

Business Wire, July 27, 2005

CHICAGO -- Henry Lee & Company, a local women's apparel manufacturer, announced today they have closed the Fall 2005 season 300% ahead of last year's sales for their 600 West line and have reached their sellout point. 2005 holiday sales for their classic Henry Lee label saw an increase of 250% from last year's holiday sales.

"Our lines are on fire with our customers," said Rob Mann, president and CEO of the company. "The 2005 Fall 600 West sales are upwards of $6 million, tripling last year sales of $2 million. We have already reached our sellout point for the Fall 600 West line ahead of schedule, and the Henry Lee label is on the same projection."

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Mann credits the dramatic surge to changes made in the past five years to attract design and production talent from all over the world. By combining old world craftsmanship with modern sourcing and design capabilities, the company has grown steadily. The apparel designer and maker remains the only major women's clothing manufacturer in Chicago--a city which was once home to more than 200 women's wear manufacturers.

While they continue to maintain the high quality standards that have earned them a strong following for the past half century, Henry Lee & Company continues to prove themselves as a leading competitor in the fashion industry. As a designer for the modern woman, they offer reasonably priced, well-made suits and separates in some of the finest fabrics available. The company places a premium on clothing with a consistent fit that is true to current looks for their consumers.

"Our experience from the last 50 years and our vision for the future has allowed us to remain vital while so many other manufacturers have disappeared. No one makes a jacket like Henry Lee and it continues to be well received among our customers because it's not easy to find a quality product at an affordable price. It is not surprising that within the last two years our entire customer base has grown steadily at a rate of nearly 40 percent per year," said Mann.

Henry Lee Company, founded in 1957, engages in the design, development and production of women's apparel including classic suits and separates, lifestyle missy sportswear and contemporary collection sportswear. In addition to the Henry Lee and 600 West brands, it also offers merchandise under the Diane Roberts and Henry Lee Petites labels. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

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Henry Lee & Company Realizes a Record 300% Increase in Advanced Sales for Fall 2005; Clothing Designer and Manufacturer Surpasses Projections

Business Wire, July 27, 2005

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