EXHIBIT A
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended, the persons named below agree to the joint filing on
behalf of each of them of an Amendment on Schedule 13D (and subsequent
amendments) with respect to the Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, of
Donna Karan International Inc. and further agree that this Joint Filing
Agreement shall be included as an Exhibit to such joint filings. In
evidence thereof, the undersigned, being duly authorized have executed this
Joint Filing Agreement this 18th day of December, 2000.
/s/ Donna Karan
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Donna Karan
/s/ Stephan Weiss
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Stephan Weiss
Gabrielle Studio, Inc.
by /s/ Stephan Weiss
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Name: Stephan Weiss
Title: Vice President
The Trust Under Trust Agreement Dated February 2, 1996 For Benefit Of Lisa
Weiss Keyes, Corey Weiss, and Gabrielle Karan
by /s/ Stephan Weiss
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Name: Stephan Weiss
Title: Trustee
SCHEDULE I
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF GABRIELLE STUDIO, INC.
The name, business address, title, present principal occupation or
employment of each of the directors and executive officers of Gabrielle
Studio, Inc. are set forth below. Except as indicated below, (i) the
individual's business address is 550 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10018 and
(ii) all of the persons listed below are citizens of the United States of
America.
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Name and Business Address of Present Principal Occupation
Directors and Executive Officers Including Name of Employer
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Donna Karan-President of Gabrielle Chairman of the Board and Chief
Studio, Inc. Designer of Donna Karan International
Inc.
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Stephan Weiss-Treasurer, Vice Vice Chairman of the Board of Donna
President & Secretary of Gabrielle Karan International Inc.
Studio, Inc.
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David Bressman-Vice President & Vice President & General Counsel of
General Counsel of Gabrielle Studio, Gabrielle Studio, Inc.
Inc.
201 Wolfs Lane
Pelham, NY 10803
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