HUGO BOSS: Change regarding the Supervisory Board

Press Release

Change regarding the Supervisory Board of HUGO BOSS AG

Metzingen, June 18, 2008. The Managing Board of HUGO BOSS AG has
today decided to file an application with the competent local court
Stuttgart for the appointment of Dr. Hellmut Albrecht as a new
shareholder representative on the Supervisory Board. The application
has become necessary after the current Chairman of the Supervisory
Board of HUGO BOSS AG, Dr. Giuseppe Vita, has stepped down as
Chairman and member of the Supervisory Board with effect as of 30
June 2008. It is the expectation of HUGO BOSS AG that Dr. Hellmut
Albrecht will be elected by the Supervisory Board as Chairman of the
Supervisory Board.

Dr. Giuseppe Vita: "I have informed the company of my intention to
stand down as Chairman and member of the Supervisory Board of HUGO
BOSS at the end of this month. This is a good time for a change. HUGO
BOSS has achieved excellent progress over the past few years and I am
proud to have been part of this development. I am sure that the
company will continue to meet the challenges of the future and the
appointment of the designated Managing Board Chairman Claus-Dietrich
Lahrs represents a firm step in that direction. I wish Dr. Hellmut
Albrecht every success in his future work."

Dr. Hellmut Albrecht has wide experience as a manager in the
industrial field, with a professional career encompassing managerial
posts in large corporations and SMEs in the USA, Belgium and Germany.
Since 1991, he has been working as an independent management
consultant for German and multinational companies, as well as acting
on numerous supervisory boards.
Now 68 years old, his current posts include the position of Chairman
of the Supervisory Board of debitel AG. Dr. Albrecht studied business
economics and law in Munich, Hamburg and Grenoble. He graduated from
the University of Munich with a diploma in Business Administration
and a PhD in the field of "International Business".

Dr. Hellmut Albrecht announced on his appointment: "I am delighted to
be able to represent HUGO BOSS in the future as a member of the
Supervisory Board and look forward to working closely with the
representatives of all employees and investors in the best interests
of the company. I have already gained a considerable insight into the
company and its positioning in the market. HUGO BOSS is a fascinating
group with excellent potential in the luxury goods market."

For further information on HUGO BOSS AG please visit our website at
www.group.hugoboss.com.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Philipp Wolff
Director of Communication
Phone: +49 (0) 7123 94-2375
Fax: +49 (0) 7123 94-2051

Nicole Besemer
Director of Investor Relations
Phone: +49 (0) 7123 94 -2478
Fax: +49 (0) 7123 94-2035
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