NAUTICA ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE GENERAL APPAREL SPONSORSHIP
WITH US SAILING AND US SAILING TEAMS
Lifestyle Brand Affirms Its Brand Heritage

New York, New York, June 23, 2005 – Nautica International, Inc. has signed an exclusive agreement with US SAILING, the national governing body of the sport of sailing, to be the “Official General Apparel Supplier” of the US Sailing Teams. The US Sailing Teams are comprised of: the US Sailing Team, the US Disabled Sailing Team and the US Youth World Team. As part of the multi-year partnership, Nautica will outfit these top sailors in the country with a complete dress and sportswear wardrobe as they compete in world-class regattas at home and abroad. Nautica has been closely associated with the sailing community since it was founded in 1983, and this expanded sponsorship agreement reaffirms the authenticity and heritage of the apparel brand.

In addition to the apparel sponsorship of the US Sailing Teams, Nautica is also sponsoring the following US SAILING events and will provide specially designed event clothing for the judges, umpires, club officials, volunteers and clinic coaches at these events:

U.S. Youth Sailing Championship - The U.S. Youth Sailing Championship to be held June 23-30 at Cedar Point Yacht Club in Westport, CT is the premiere youth sailing event in the country for sailors under age 20.

U.S. Team Racing Championship – The U.S. Team Racing Championship, scheduled for October 14-16, 2005 at the Larchmont Yacht Club in Larchmont, NY, attracts the best team racers in the country. The winning team qualifies for the ISAF (International Sailing Federation) World Team Racing Championship held every two years.

Rolex Miami OCR – The Rolex Miami OCR, scheduled for January 2006 in Miami, FL features racing in the events selected for the next Olympic and Paralympic Games and draws elite sailors, Olympic medalists and future Olympic hopefuls from around the world as they prepare for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Regattas. The regatta is also a qualifying event for the 2006 US Sailing Team and US Disabled Sailing Team.

“We’re very happy to expand our sponsorship of US SAILING and to have the opportunity to support the US Sailing Teams as well as two of the top U.S. Championships,” said Denise V. Seegal, Nautica’s President and CEO. “We are committed to continuing our relationship with US SAILING and look forward to exploring new ways to grow and strengthen our partnership.”

“US SAILING is thrilled to expand our strong partnership with Nautica,” said Charlie Leighton, US SAILING’s Executive Director. “Nautica’s support of the US Sailing Teams plays an important role in the success of our U.S. competitors at home and abroad. And Nautica’s sponsorship of some of the top sailing competitions in the country helps support US SAILING’s mission of encouraging participation and promoting growth in the sport.”

About Nautica
Founded in 1983, Nautica has evolved from a collection of men’s outerwear to a leading global
lifestyle brand with products ranging from men’s, women’s and children’s apparel and
accessories to a complete home collection. Nautica products are styled in timeless design and premium quality that enhance our consumer’s energetic lifestyle yet recognize their desire for balance. Since August 2003, Nautica is part of VF Corporation, a leader in branded apparel including jeanswear, outdoor products, intimate apparel, image apparel and sportswear. Its principal brands include Lee®, Wrangler®, Riders®, Rustler®, Earl Jean®, Vanity Fair®, Vassarette®, Bestform®, Lily of France®, Nautica®, John Varvatos®, JanSport®, Eastpak®, The North Face®, Vans®, Reef®, Napapijri®, Kipling®, Lee Sport® and Red Kap®. Please visit www.nautica.com for more information about Nautica.
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About the US Sailing Teams
Created in 1986, the US Sailing Team recruits and develops athletes for upcoming Olympiads. It annually distinguishes the top-five ranked sailors in each of the classes chosen for Olympic competition. The US Disabled Sailing Team, created in 1998 to develop athletes for Paralympic competition, annually recognizes the top-three ranked sailors in the Paralympic disciplines. The US Youth World Team is selected annually to attend the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Youth Sailing World championships. For more information on these national teams, please visit www.ussailing.org/Olympics.

About US SAILING
The United States Sailing Association (US SAILING) is the national governing body for sailing and sailboat racing. Headquartered in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, the organization’s mission is to encourage participation and promote excellence in sailing and racing in the U.S. US SAILING offers training and education programs, supports a wide range of sailing organizations and communities, and provides administration and oversight of competitive sailing across the country, including the US Sailing Teams and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Sailing Team. For more information, please visit www.ussailing.org.