EXHIBIT 99
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 1, 2005


                  R.G. BARRY CORPORATION APPOINTS TWO DIRECTORS
                DIPAOLO AND NICHOLS JOIN SLIPPER MARKETER'S BOARD

PICKERINGTON, OHIO - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2005 -R.G. BARRY CORPORATION (OTC
BULLETIN BOARD: RGBC) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed
Nicholas DiPaolo and David L. Nichols to fill two-year terms on the Board.

Mr. DiPaolo, 63, is Vice Chairman of Bernard Chaus, a leading woman's apparel
company. He previously retired as Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of
Salant Corporation, a $550 million diversified apparel company. DiPaolo also is
a member of the boards of directors of Footlocker Inc., an international
footwear retailer, and JPS Industries, a manufacturer of specialty extruded and
woven materials. He also serves as a board member of The American Apparel
Manufacturer's Association and other industry groups.

"Nick brings to us extensive knowledge gained during more than 30 years as a key
fashion industry leader. We expect to benefit from his rich background and
unique perspectives as a leading executive in the apparel industry. He also
brings to our Board valuable experience gained as a corporate director serving
on audit, strategic planning, compensation and retirement committees," said R.G.
Barry Corporation Board Chairman Gordon Zacks.

Mr. Nichols, 63, is the retiring president of Macy's Central division of
Federated Department Stores. During a distinguished 42-year career in retailing,
he has held a number of key executive positions in addition to his role with
Federated, including eight years as chairman and chief executive officer of
Mercantile Stores. He currently serves on the board of The Anderson's, Inc., an
Ohio-based diversified company. Nichols previously served as a director of R.G.
Barry Corporation and resigned in 2001 after joining Federated, one of the R.G.
Barry's large customers. He also served for six years on the Federal Reserve
Board in Cleveland.

"We are thrilled that David is rejoining the Board. During his previous service
with us, he was a strong, respected contributor. At Federated, he has been
heavily involved in one of retailing's most exciting and dynamic stories of
change. We think we can learn from the deep knowledge and broad perspectives he
brings regarding today's rapidly evolving retail environment," Zacks said.

R.G. Barry Corporation, the Dearfoams(R) company, is one of the world's leading
developers and marketers of comfort footwear for at- and around-the-home. Its
primary brands include Dearfoams(R) and EZfeet(R). To learn more, visit the
Company's Web site at www.rgbarry.com.


AT THE COMPANY: Daniel D. Viren, Senior Vice President-Finance  (614) 864-6400
                Roy Youst, Director Corporate Communications  (614) 864-6400