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<P style="font-size: 14pt" align="center"><B>UNITED STATES<BR>
SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>
<FONT style="font-size: 12pt">Washington, D.C. 20549
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<P style="font-size: 18pt" align="center"><B>FORM 8-K</B>

<P style="font-size: 12pt" align="center"><B>CURRENT REPORT<BR>
Pursuant to
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934</B>

<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="center"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest
event reported): February 27, 2009 (February 23, 2009)</B>

<P style="font-size: 24pt" align="center"><B>LIZ CLAIBORNE, INC.<BR>
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style="font-size: 10pt">(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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  <TD style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid"><B>001-10689</B></TD>
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  <TD style="border-bottom: #000000 1px solid"><B>1441 Broadway, New York,
NY<BR>
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including area code: <B>(212) 354-4900</B>
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Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of
the registrant under any of the following provisions:

<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="left"><FONT face="Wingdings">o</FONT> Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR
230.425)<BR>
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to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)<BR>
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face="Wingdings">o</FONT> Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule
14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))<BR>
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face="Wingdings">o</FONT> Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule
13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))<BR>


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<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="justify"><B>Item&nbsp;8.01. Other Matters.</B>

<P style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 6%" align="justify">On
February&nbsp;23, 2009, the Company announced it entered into a long-term,
exclusive buying agency agreement with Li &amp; Fung, Limited (&#8220;Li &amp;
Fung&#8221;) pursuant to which Li &amp; Fung will act as the primary global
apparel and accessories sourcing agent for the Company, with the exception of
the jewelry product lines. This transaction is expected to close in the first
quarter of 2009. A copy of the Press Release announcing this event is attached
hereto as Exhibit&nbsp;99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference

<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="justify"><B>Item&nbsp;9.01. Financial
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<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="justify"><B>SIGNATURES</B>

<P style="font-size: 10pt" align="justify">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 hereunto duly authorized.




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  <TD align="left">Date: February&nbsp;27, 2009</TD>
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Filed by Bowne Pure Compliance
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 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 earliest
event reported): February 27, 2009 (February 23, 2009)
LIZ CLAIBORNE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
001-10689
0013-2842791
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1441 Broadway, New York,
NY
10018
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number,
including area code:
(212) 354-4900
(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the
Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of
the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o
Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR
230.425)
o
Soliciting material pursuant
to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule
14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule
13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01. Other Matters.
On
February 23, 2009, the Company announced it entered into a long-term,
exclusive buying agency agreement with Li & Fung, Limited ("Li &
Fung") pursuant to which Li & Fung will act as the primary global
apparel and accessories sourcing agent for the Company, with the exception of
the jewelry product lines. This transaction is expected to close in the first
quarter of 2009. A copy of the Press Release announcing this event is attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference
Item 9.01. Financial
Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number
Description
99.1
Press Release
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SIGNATURES
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 hereunto duly authorized.
LIZ CLAIBORNE, INC.
Date: February 27, 2009
By:
/s/NICHOLAS RUBINO
Name: Nicholas Rubino
Title: Senior Vice President -Chief Legal Officer; General Counsel & Secretary
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Exhibit
Number
Description
99.1
Press Release Dated February 23, 2009.
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