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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.1







                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS




As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our report dated February 13, 1998
included in Weyco Group, Inc's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997
and to all references to our Firm included in this registration statement.




                                             ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP



Milwaukee, Wisconsin
May 29, 1998