NEW YORK, August, 2011—Nine West, a division of The Jones Group (NYSE: JNY) (“Jones”), is taking the next step in New York City for Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Week to continue to raise funds and awareness for Fashion Targets Breast Cancer (FTBC), The Council of Fashion Designers of America’s (CFDA) charitable organization, through the Nine West Runway Relief Program. The program, which is now in its second year, aims to marshal the forces of the fashion and modeling industries to step out for a cause. Since the creation of QVC Presents FFANY Shoes on Sale in 1994, Nine West has been committed to raising funds for breast cancer awareness and prevention.

For the second consecutive year, Nine West’s Runway Relief Program has enlisted top fashion models participating in New York Fashion Week, including Chrissy Teigen, to wear a limited edition, Nine West boot. These unique boots are equipped with The Fitbit Wireless Activity Tracker, a pedometer that will track the number of steps each model takes during Fashion Week – from castings and fittings to post-fashion show fêtes. For every mile that a Runway Relief model walks in the boot, Nine West will donate $1 directly to FTBC along with a designated donation. Model Carolyn Murphy, who serves as the main spokesmodel for the campaign has donated not only her time but has made a financial contribution to the program.