The Warnaco Group, Inc. [WRNC] to Open The NASDAQ Stock Market

Market Wire, September, 2004

What:

Joseph R. Gromek, President and Chief Executive of The Warnaco Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WRNC) and Roger Williams, President Warnaco Swim Group along with Olympic Gold Medalists; Michael Phelps, Natalie Coughlin and Amanda Beard, will preside over The NASDAQ Market Open.

Where:

NASDAQ MarketSite -- 4 Times Square -- 43rd & Broadway -- Broadcast Studio

When:

Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. EST

Why:

The NASDAQ Stock Market proudly welcomes The Warnaco Group, Inc. [WRNC] and SPEEDO® to the Market Open to congratulate U.S. Gold Medal Olympians. Michael Phelps, Natalie Coughlin and Amanda Beard all received gold medals in swimming during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.

Feed Information:

The market open ceremony is available from 9:20 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. on Galaxy 4R C/transponder 21. The downlink frequency is 4120 horizontal; audio: 6.2/6.8. The feed can also be found on Waterfront fiber 1623. If you have any questions, please contact the NASDAQ Traffic Department at (646) 441-5220.

About Speedo:

Born on Bondi Beach near Sydney, Australia in 1928, SPEEDO® is the world's top-selling swimwear brand. The brand's heritage derives from its leadership in competitive swimming, where more Olympic Gold Medals have been won in Speedo than any other brand. Eight-time Olympic Medalist Michael Phelps is among the elite swimmers who wear SPEEDO®'s Fastskin technology. Building on its authentic base, the SPEEDO® product line has dramatically expanded over the years. It now includes women's fashion and fitness swimwear, men's water shorts, kid's swimwear, active wear, footwear, and a comprehensive collection of aquatic and fitness equipment. For more information visit, www.SpeedoUSA.com.

About The Warnaco Group, Inc. [WRNC]:

The Warnaco Group, Inc., headquartered in New York, is a leading apparel company engaged in the business of designing, marketing and selling intimate apparel, menswear, jeanswear, swimwear, men's and women's sportswear and accessories under such owned and licensed brands as Warner's®, Olga®, Lejaby®, Body Nancy Ganz(TM), Speedo®, Anne Cole Collection®, Cole of California® and Catalina® as well as Chaps® sportswear and denim, JLO by Jennifer Lopez® lingerie, Nautica® swimwear, OP®, Michael Kors® swimwear and Calvin Klein® men's and women's underwear, men's accessories, men's, women's, junior women's and children's jeans and women's and juniors swimwear.

Media Contacts: The Warnaco Group, Inc. [WRNC]: Carrie Grandits 212.688.8653 carrie@jodydonohue.com Craig Brommers 310-213-2084 cell phone NASDAQ MarketSite: Traffic Department 646.441.5220