INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-56257 of Bernard Chaus, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated August 30,
1999, appearing in this Annual Report of Form 10-K of Bernard Chaus, Inc. for
the year ended June 30, 1999.


Deloitte & Touche LLP
New York, NY
September 24, 1999