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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements of
Danskin, Inc. on Forms S-8 (Registration Nos. 33-89692, 33-53852 and 33-67644)
of our report dated June 20, 2000 on our audits of the financial statements and
supplemental schedules of Danskin, Inc. Savings Plan as of December 31, 1999 and
1998 and for the years then ended, which report is included in this Annual
Report on Form 11-K.
GRANT THORNTON LLP
New York, New York
June 20, 2000
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Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
undersigned member of the Employee Benefits Committee has duly caused this
annual report to be signed on behalf of the Danskin, Inc. Savings Plan by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
DANSKIN, INC. SAVINGS PLAN
By:
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Margie Pritchard
Chairperson of the Employee
Benefits Committee
Dated, 2000
