Exhibit 15 |
December 4, 2000
Stockholders and Board of Directors
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation
We are aware of the incorporation by reference in
(i) Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement (Form S-8, No. 2-73803), which relates to the Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation Employee Savings and Retirement Plan,
(ii) Registration Statement (Form S-8, No. 33-50841) and Registration Statement (Form S-8, No. 33-59602), each of which relate to the Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation Associates Investment Plan for Residents of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico,
(iii) Registration Statement (Form S-8, No. 33-59101), which relates to the Voluntary Investment Plan of Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation (Crystal Brands Division),
(iv) Registration Statement (Form S-8, No. 33-38698), Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement (Form S-8, No. 33-24057) and Registration Statement (Form S-8, No. 33-60793), each of which relate to the Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation 1987 Stock Option Plan,
(v) Registration Statement (Form S-8, No. 333-29765) which relates to the Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation 1997 Stock Option Plan.
(vi) Registration Statement (Form S-8, No. 333-41068) which relates to the Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation 2000 Stock Option Plan.
of our reports dated November 15, 2000, August 16, 2000 and May 17, 2000 relating to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation that are included in its Form 10-Q for the thirteen week periods ended October 29, 2000, July 30, 2000 and April 30, 2000.
Pursuant to Rule 436(c) of the Securities Act of 1933, our reports are not a part of the registration statements or post-effective amendments prepared or certified by accountants within the meaning of Section 7 or 11 of the Securities Act of 1933.
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