<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information for Marisa Christina,
Incorporated's Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as of September 30,
2000 and the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the nine months then ended
and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Company's Form 10-Q for the
nine months ended September 30, 2000.
</LEGEND>

                             
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