Exhibit 99 - Press Release


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NEWS RELEASE       [HAGGAR LOGO]          Contact:  David Tehle
                                                    Executive Vice President and
                                                    Chief Financial Officer



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                        HAGGAR MEETS SECOND QUARTER 2001
                        EARNINGS PER SHARE EXPECTATIONS

     DALLAS, TX (April 24, 2001) -- Haggar Corp. (NASDAQ-HGGR) announced
second quarter and six months results for the period ending March 31, 2001.

     For the second quarter of fiscal 2001, before a one time reorganization
charge, Haggar reported net sales of $115,791,000 and net income of
$2,016,000, or $0.31 on a per share basis.  This compares to the second
quarter of 2000, in which the Company reported $117,068,000 in net sales and
net income of $2,182,000, or $0.31 on a per share basis.

     For the six months ended March 31, 2001, before the reorganization
charge, Haggar reported net income of $1,870,000 on net sales of
$215,647,000, compared to net income of $2,739,000 on net sales of
$215,750,000 during the same period in 2000. Earnings for the first six
months of fiscal 2001 before the charge were  $0.29 on a per share basis,
compared to earnings per share of $0.39 in 2000.

     David Tehle, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer,
noted, "As previously announced, the $20,800,000, or $14,300,000 after tax,
charge was booked in the quarter ending March 31, 2001, primarily for the
reorganization of our manufacturing operations.  The charge for this
reorganization relates to severance benefits for the associates, facilities
and equipment writedowns, and related legal charges.  As a result of the
reorganization charge, Haggar is reporting for the quarter just ended an
after tax loss of  $12,284,000, or a loss of $1.89 per share, and for the six
months just ended a loss of $12,430,000, or a loss of $1.91 per share.  The
future impact of the reorganization on the Company will be a yearly pre-tax
cost savings of $3 to $5 million depending on the mix of our products and
sourcing efforts going forward.  The impact of these savings is not planned
to take effect until fiscal 2002, with the majority of the savings being
re-invested in the Haggar brand.  Additionally, this now eliminates all
domestic sewing operations for our Company."

     J. M. Haggar, III, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,
stated, "The environment at retail is very tough right now as evidenced by
our top line sales being flat to last year for the first six months of fiscal
2001.  Our EPS performance for the current quarter met our street
expectations.  Our solid operational management and cost control, as
demonstrated by our SG&A percentage falling two points from last year, have
benefited our bottom line."





     Frank Bracken, President and COO, added, "We continue to grow and
diversify our business.  For example, we signed a license agreement last
quarter with Claiborne to manufacture and market Claiborne-Registered
Trademark- branded casual and dress pants to the marketplace.  The launch
will take place in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001."

     The statements contained in this release that are not historical facts
are forward-looking statements.  These forward-looking statements involve
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those in such statements; the results could be affected by, among other
things, general business conditions, the impact of competition, the
seasonality of the Company's business, labor relations, governmental
regulations, unexpected judicial decisions, and inflation.  In addition, the
financial results for the quarter just ended do not necessarily indicate the
results that may be expected for any future quarters or for any fiscal year.
Investors also should consider other risks and uncertainties discussed in
documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

     Haggar Clothing Co., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Haggar Corp.
(NASDAQ-HGGR), is a leading marketer of men's casual and dress apparel and
women's sportswear, with global headquarters in Dallas, TX.  Haggar markets
in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, South Africa, and
Indonesia.  Haggar also holds exclusive licenses in the United States to use
the Claiborne-Registered Trademark- trademark and in the United States and
Canada to use the DKNY-Registered Trademark- trademark to manufacture,
market, and sell men's shorts and pants in men's classification pant
departments.  For more information visit the Haggar website at
www.haggarcorp.com.