Dallas, Jan. 27, 2006 - Haggar Clothing Co. announces the promotion of Tim Lyons to Senior Vice President, National Sales Manager for Haggar Men's Wear. Reporting to Mr. Lyons will be all sales executives responsible for Haggar branded men's wear products. Mr. Lyons will report directly to Jim Lewis, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Lyons, a 33-year sales professional, rose through the ranks at Haggar, starting as a sales trainee in Chicago. In 1993, he became National Sales Manager for Haggar's casual business and launched Haggar's first sport shirt line.

Jim Lewis, Haggar's President and Chief Executive Officer, described Tim Lyons by saying, "Tim invented the word passion. He is just a phenomenal sales leader who enjoys a stellar reputation with our customers. Tim will play a major leadership role in our chapters of growth. We are lucky to have him."

Haggar Clothing Co., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Haggar Corp., is a leading marketer of men's casual and dress apparel and women's sportswear, with global headquarters in Dallas, TX. Haggar markets in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. Haggar also holds exclusive licenses in the United States to use the Claiborne® trademark, Kenneth Cole New York®, and Kenneth Cole Reaction® trademarks to manufacture, market, and sell men's shorts and pants in men's classification pant departments. For more information visit the Haggar website at http://www.haggar.com.