Exhibit 12.3

Anvil Holdings, Inc.
Computation of Ratios of EBITDA to Cash Interest Expense
In thousands, except ratios

                                                  Pro forma
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                                       Year Ended   Three Months Ended
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                                         2/1/97           5/3/97

EBITDA:
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 Operating Income                         24,705          (2,864)
 Depreciation & Amortization               8,245           1,928
 Non-Recurring item                          600
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EBITDA                                    33,550           9,979

Cash Interest Expense                     16,752           4,071

  Ratio of EBITDA to Cash
    Interest Expense                       2.0              2.5
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