PVH (PVH) 8-K Other events

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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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)

September 24, 2003

Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

1-724	13-1166910
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification Number)

200 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10016
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Registrant's telephone number(212) 381-3500

ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS

Dennis F. Hightower resigned as director of Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation effective September 24, 2003. The resignation was due to Mr. Hightower's other business commitments.

SIGNATURES

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

Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation

By: /s/ Mark D. Fischer

Mark D. Fischer, Vice President

Date: September 29, 2003