UNITED STATES
             SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                    WASHINGTON, DC  20549

                          FORM 8-K

                       CURRENT REPORT

             Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
             The Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of the earliest event reported) May 5, 2005


                  Lifetime Hoan Corporation
   (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                          Delaware
       (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)




  1-19254                            11-2682486
  (Commission File Number)        (IRS Employer Identification No.)



One Merrick Avenue, Westbury, New York                11590
(Address of principal executive offices)            (Zip Code)



Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (516)683-6000


               N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)


Item 2.02.  Results of Operation and Financial Condition

On May 5, 2005, Lifetime Hoan Corporation ("the Company")
issued a press release setting forth the Company's first-
quarter 2005 earnings.  A copy of the Company's press
release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and hereby
incorporated by reference.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits

  c)   Exhibits

     99 - Press Release, dated May 5, 2005



                          Signature

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to
be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly
authorized.



                    Lifetime Hoan Corporation

                    By:       /s/ Robert McNally
                         Robert McNally
                         Vice President of Finance and
                         Chief Financial Officer


Date:  May 5, 2005


EXHIBIT 99

   LIFETIME HOAN REPORTS FIRST-QUARTER NET SALES OF $43.1
          MILLION; NET INCOME RISES TO $1.0 MILLION

  Company Plans to Change its Name to Lifetime Brands, Inc.


WESTBURY,  N.Y.,  May 5, 2005 -- LIFETIME  HOAN  CORPORATION
(NASDAQ   NM:  LCUT),  a  leading  designer,  marketer   and
distributor of nationally branded consumer products for  the
home,  today  announced results for the first quarter  ended
March 31, 2005.

For  the first quarter of 2005, net sales increased  16%  to
$43.1  million  from $37.1 million for the  same  period  of
2004.   Net  sales in the quarter attributable to the  Excel
business  Lifetime acquired in July 2004 were  approximately
$1.8  million.   The  Company reported net  income  of  $1.0
million compared to $345,000 for the first quarter of  2004.
On  a  diluted per share basis, net income rose to $.09  per
share from $.03 per share for the same period last year.

Jeffrey  Siegel,  Chairman, President  and  Chief  Executive
Officer,  commented,  "Lifetime Hoan's  solid  first-quarter
performance  is  attributable to several factors,  including
the  successful introduction of our new lines of KitchenAid(R)
cutlery, expanded shelf space at several major retailers and
increased sales of our Kamenstein(R) pantryware products.

"We  are  pleased  that  many of the growth  initiatives  we
implemented  in 2004 have already begun to produce  positive
results.  Last year we broadened our portfolio  of  powerful
brands,   enhanced  our  product  development   and   design
capabilities,    strengthened    our    overseas    sourcing
organization, and expanded the Company's infrastructure.  As
a  result,  we expect net sales to total approximately  $220
million  to $230 million in 2005, and earnings per share  to
total approximately $0.95 to $1.15."

Mr.  Siegel added, "We recently proposed to change the  name
of  our  Company from Lifetime Hoan Corporation to  Lifetime
Brands, Inc.  We believe this new name will more  accurately
express  one of our Company's most important attributes  and
key competitive strengths."

The  Company's  shareholders will vote on the proposed  name
change at the annual meeting to be held on June 7, 2005.

Lifetime has scheduled a conference call Thursday, May 5, at
11:00  a.m.  Eastern  time  to  discuss  first-quarter  2005
results  and additional matters. The dial-in number for  the
call  is  (706) 634-1218. A replay of the call will also  be
available  through Thursday, May 12, and can be accessed  by
dialing  (706)  645-9291, conference  ID  #5739583.  A  live
webcast  of the call will be broadcast at the Company's  web
site, www.lifetime.hoan.com. For those who cannot listen  to
the live broadcast, an audio replay of the call will also be
available on the site.

Lifetime is a leading designer, marketer and distributor  of
kitchenware, cutlery & cutting boards, bakeware &  cookware,
pantryware   &   spices,  tabletop  and  bath   accessories,
marketing  its products under various trade names, including
Farberware(R),  KitchenAid(R),  Cuisinart(R),  Hoffritz(R),
Sabatier(R), DBK - Daniel Boulud Kitchen (TM), Joseph Abboud
Environments(R), Roshco(R), Baker's Advantage(R), Kamenstein(R),
CasaModa(TM),  Hoan(R),  Gemco(R)  and  :USE(R).  Lifetime's
products are distributed through almost every major retailer
in the United States.

The information herein contains certain forward-looking
statements including statements concerning the Company's
future prospects. These statements involve risks and
uncertainties, including risks relating to general economic
conditions and risks relating to the Company's operations,
such as the risk of loss of major customers and risks
relating to changes in demand for the Company's products, as
detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.

                      Tables to Follow

 COMPANY CONTACT:                        INVESTOR RELATIONS:
 Robert McNally                          Harriet Fried
 Chief Financial Officer                 Lippert/Heilshorn &
 (516) 683-6000                           Associates, Inc.
                                         (212) 838-3777 or
                                         hfried@lhai.com


                  LIFETIME HOAN CORPORATION
                      INCOME STATEMENT
              (in 000's, except per share data)

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<s>
                                 Three Months Ended
                                      March 31,
                                     (Unaudited)
      <c>                          <c>         <c>            <c>
                                   2005        2004       % Increase
      Net Sales                  $43,116     $37,129         16.1%
      Cost of Sales               24,899      21,689         14.8%
      Distribution Expenses        6,115       5,647          8.3%
      SG&A                        10,298       9,108         13.1%

      Income from Operations       1,804         685        163.4%

      Interest Expense               199         127
      Other (Income)                (13)        (15)

      Income Before Taxes          1,618         573        182.4%

      Tax Provision                  615         228        169.7%

      Net Income                  $1,003        $345        190.7%

      Diluted Earnings Per
       Share from Net Income       $0.09       $0.03
      Weighted Average Shares     11,266      11,141
    </table>


                  LIFETIME HOAN CORPORATION
              CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                       (in thousands)

<table>
<caption>
<s>
                                      March 31,      March 31,
                                         2005          2004
                                     (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)
 <c>                                   <c>            <c>
 ASSETS
 CURRENT ASSETS
   Cash and cash equivalents         $     431     $     719
   Accounts receivable, net             22,876        22,579
   Merchandise inventories              60,317        48,564
   Prepaid expenses and other
    current assets                       9,761         8,064
      TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS              93,385        79,926

 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net            20,118        20,200
 INTANGIBLES, net                       31,388        25,543
 OTHER ASSETS                            2,510         2,093
      TOTAL ASSETS                   $ 147,401     $ 127,762

 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 CURRENT LIABILITIES
   Short-term borrowings             $  10,700     $  13,000
   Accounts payable and trade
    acceptances                          9,920         6,859
   Other current liabilities            22,072        16,281
      TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES         42,692        36,140

 DEFERRED RENT & OTHER LONG TERM
  LIABILITIES                            2,007         1,639
 DEFERRED INCOME TAX LIABILITIES         4,446         3,835
 LONG TERM DEBT                          5,000            --

 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                   93,256        86,148
 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
   EQUITY                            $ 147,401     $ 127,762
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UNITED STATES
             SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                    WASHINGTON, DC  20549

                          FORM 8-K

                       CURRENT REPORT

             Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
             The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of the earliest event reported) May 5, 2005

                  Lifetime Hoan Corporation
   (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                          Delaware
       (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

  1-19254                            11-2682486
  (Commission File Number)        (IRS Employer Identification No.)

One Merrick Avenue, Westbury, New York                11590
(Address of principal executive offices)            (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (516)683-6000

               N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Item 2.02.  Results of Operation and Financial Condition

On May 5, 2005, Lifetime Hoan Corporation ("the Company")
issued a press release setting forth the Company's first-
quarter 2005 earnings.  A copy of the Company's press
release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and hereby
incorporated by reference.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits

  c)   Exhibits

     99 - Press Release, dated May 5, 2005

                          Signature

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to
be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly
authorized.

                    Lifetime Hoan Corporation

                    By:       /s/ Robert McNally
                         Robert McNally
                         Vice President of Finance and
                         Chief Financial Officer

Date:  May 5, 2005

EXHIBIT 99

   LIFETIME HOAN REPORTS FIRST-QUARTER NET SALES OF $43.1
          MILLION; NET INCOME RISES TO $1.0 MILLION

  Company Plans to Change its Name to Lifetime Brands, Inc.

WESTBURY,  N.Y.,  May 5, 2005 -- LIFETIME  HOAN  CORPORATION
(NASDAQ   NM:  LCUT),  a  leading  designer,  marketer   and
distributor of nationally branded consumer products for  the
home,  today  announced results for the first quarter  ended
March 31, 2005.

For  the first quarter of 2005, net sales increased  16%  to
$43.1  million  from $37.1 million for the  same  period  of
2004.   Net  sales in the quarter attributable to the  Excel
business  Lifetime acquired in July 2004 were  approximately
$1.8  million.   The  Company reported net  income  of  $1.0
million compared to $345,000 for the first quarter of  2004.
On  a  diluted per share basis, net income rose to $.09  per
share from $.03 per share for the same period last year.

Jeffrey  Siegel,  Chairman, President  and  Chief  Executive
Officer,  commented,  "Lifetime Hoan's  solid  first-quarter
performance  is  attributable to several factors,  including
the  successful introduction of our new lines of KitchenAid(R)
cutlery, expanded shelf space at several major retailers and
increased sales of our Kamenstein(R) pantryware products.

"We  are  pleased  that  many of the growth  initiatives  we
implemented  in 2004 have already begun to produce  positive
results.  Last year we broadened our portfolio  of  powerful
brands,   enhanced  our  product  development   and   design
capabilities,    strengthened    our    overseas    sourcing
organization, and expanded the Company's infrastructure.  As
a  result,  we expect net sales to total approximately  $220
million  to $230 million in 2005, and earnings per share  to
total approximately $0.95 to $1.15."

Mr.  Siegel added, "We recently proposed to change the  name
of  our  Company from Lifetime Hoan Corporation to  Lifetime
Brands, Inc.  We believe this new name will more  accurately
express  one of our Company's most important attributes  and
key competitive strengths."

The  Company's  shareholders will vote on the proposed  name
change at the annual meeting to be held on June 7, 2005.

Lifetime has scheduled a conference call Thursday, May 5, at
11:00  a.m.  Eastern  time  to  discuss  first-quarter  2005
results  and additional matters. The dial-in number for  the
call  is  (706) 634-1218. A replay of the call will also  be
available  through Thursday, May 12, and can be accessed  by
dialing  (706)  645-9291, conference  ID  #5739583.  A  live
webcast  of the call will be broadcast at the Company's  web
site, www.lifetime.hoan.com. For those who cannot listen  to
the live broadcast, an audio replay of the call will also be
available on the site.

Lifetime is a leading designer, marketer and distributor  of
kitchenware, cutlery & cutting boards, bakeware &  cookware,
pantryware   &   spices,  tabletop  and  bath   accessories,
marketing  its products under various trade names, including
Farberware(R),  KitchenAid(R),  Cuisinart(R),  Hoffritz(R),
Sabatier(R), DBK - Daniel Boulud Kitchen (TM), Joseph Abboud
Environments(R), Roshco(R), Baker's Advantage(R), Kamenstein(R),
CasaModa(TM),  Hoan(R),  Gemco(R)  and  :USE(R).  Lifetime's
products are distributed through almost every major retailer
in the United States.

The information herein contains certain forward-looking
statements including statements concerning the Company's
future prospects. These statements involve risks and
uncertainties, including risks relating to general economic
conditions and risks relating to the Company's operations,
such as the risk of loss of major customers and risks
relating to changes in demand for the Company's products, as
detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.

                      Tables to Follow

 COMPANY CONTACT:                        INVESTOR RELATIONS:
 Robert McNally                          Harriet Fried
 Chief Financial Officer                 Lippert/Heilshorn &
 (516) 683-6000                           Associates, Inc.
                                         (212) 838-3777 or
                                         hfried@lhai.com

                  LIFETIME HOAN CORPORATION
                      INCOME STATEMENT
              (in 000's, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
                                      March 31,
                                     (Unaudited)
2005        2004       % Increase
      Net Sales                  $43,116     $37,129         16.1%
      Cost of Sales               24,899      21,689         14.8%
      Distribution Expenses        6,115       5,647          8.3%
      SG&A                        10,298       9,108         13.1%

      Income from Operations       1,804         685        163.4%

      Interest Expense               199         127
      Other (Income)                (13)        (15)

      Income Before Taxes          1,618         573        182.4%

      Tax Provision                  615         228        169.7%

      Net Income                  $1,003        $345        190.7%

      Diluted Earnings Per
       Share from Net Income       $0.09       $0.03
      Weighted Average Shares     11,266      11,141
LIFETIME HOAN CORPORATION
              CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                       (in thousands)
March 31,      March 31,
                                         2005          2004
                                     (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)
ASSETS
 CURRENT ASSETS
   Cash and cash equivalents         $     431     $     719
   Accounts receivable, net             22,876        22,579
   Merchandise inventories              60,317        48,564
   Prepaid expenses and other
    current assets                       9,761         8,064
      TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS              93,385        79,926

 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net            20,118        20,200
 INTANGIBLES, net                       31,388        25,543
 OTHER ASSETS                            2,510         2,093
      TOTAL ASSETS                   $ 147,401     $ 127,762

 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 CURRENT LIABILITIES
   Short-term borrowings             $  10,700     $  13,000
   Accounts payable and trade
    acceptances                          9,920         6,859
   Other current liabilities            22,072        16,281
      TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES         42,692        36,140

 DEFERRED RENT & OTHER LONG TERM
  LIABILITIES                            2,007         1,639
 DEFERRED INCOME TAX LIABILITIES         4,446         3,835
 LONG TERM DEBT                          5,000            --

 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                   93,256        86,148
 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
   EQUITY                            $ 147,401     $ 127,762