EXHIBIT 23.1

                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement on Form S-8 of our report dated March
16, 2002, included in The Hanover Direct, Inc. Form 10-K for the year ended
December 30, 2001 and to all references to our Firm included in this
registration statement.


/s/  ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


New York
May 13, 2002