ADVISORY/Macy's Union Square and Marie Claire Unveil New Women's Line -- Slates Janet Howard; San Francisco-Based Clothing Line Makes Its Debut At First Trunk Show.

News/Assignment Editors

ADVISORY...for Wednesday (Oct. 25)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

Slates 

WHAT:             Slates(R) Janet Howard(R) will make its hometown
                  debut this Wednesday night during its first trunk
                  show at Macy's Union Square. The trunk show will
                  showcase a live, runway fashion show unveiling the
                  new holiday 2000 and spring 2001 lines, as well as
                  feature remarks from San Francisco-based designer
                  Janet Howard. The event marks the first trunk show
                  for the new line as well as the official debut of
                  the new line by designer Janet Howard.

WHEN:             Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE:            Macy's Union Square, Slates(R) Women's Department
                  on the fourth floor
                  Geary Street Entrance
                  415/397-3333
                  (Parking available across the street)

PHOTO AND
INTERVIEW OPPS:   --  Award-winning designer Janet Howard can discuss
                      the philosophy behind the new women's line

                  --  Helena Rushansky of Marie Claire can discuss key
                      trends and the latest fashion must-haves for
                      this holiday season

                  --  Lisa Rossi of Macy's, who can discuss the
                      importance of new lines like Slates(R) Janet
                      Howard(R) that bridge contemporary and
                      traditional styling to meet modern fashion needs

                  --  Tery Young, marketing director for Slates(R),
                      can discuss why Slates(R) expanded its successful
                      men's Slates(R) line into the women's market

WHY:              Slates(R) Janet Howard(R) was introduced this fall
                  in better department stores nationwide, including
                  Macy's Union Square. Backed by a multi-million print
                  advertising campaign, the line is designed for the
                  young thinking woman and offers modern, intelligent
                  style for its wearers.

CONTACTS:         For more information, contact:

                  Pam Highwart                       Amy Ferris
                  Paine & Associates                 Slates(R)
                  562/426-0042                       415/501-2086
                  [e-mail]              [e-mail]