By Design is the sixth largest minority-owned business in the New York area, according to the leading business weekly, Crain’s New York Business. In the July 17, 2006 edition, the magazine also ranked the company fourth in its “Biggest Gainers” list, with a 28-percent projected increase in revenues for 2005-2006. The Crain’s report ranked a total of 25 companies this year, noting these businesses project a collective 5% revenue increase for 2006. By Design’s Korean-American President and Chief Executive Officer, Jay Lee, noted, “This ranking is a testament to the hard work accomplished by everyone here at By Design and it will keep us focused on our mission of excellence.”

About By Design International Ltd.
By Design is a rapidly growing apparel business that designs and markets an extensive range of branded active wear and contemporary apparel for the pre-teen, teenage, young girl, and women markets. With company sales, including affiliates, of approximately $200 million, a growing portfolio of brands, industry leading management and an experienced professional staff, By Design continues its dynamic growth.

The Company's products can be found in more than 10,000 department, specialty, mass merchandiser and discount stores throughout the United States and Canada. The Company's sportswear is designed to combine classic American styling with the use of fashion trends from Europe as well as unique details, so as to provide a fresh and updated look for customers who desire high quality, fashion-basic clothing at competitive prices.

The Company designs and markets its lines in three major businesses: missy, juniors, and tweens. The Company’s missy business includes the By Design, Carolyn Taylor, Debbie Morgan, Madison Lilly, and Miss Guided brands, its junior business includes the Love By Design, So It Is, and Truth or Dare brands and its tween business includes the Love & Dreams, and Hola Lola brands and the Love By Design tween line.

For more information, please contact By Design International Inc. at: 
www.bydesignllc.com
info@bydesignllc.com
(212) 500-4400 or (201) 649-9300