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