In an effort to transform itself from a wholesaler of traditional women’s wear to a retailer of more trendy apparel, Liz Claiborne announced that its Dana Buchman brand is being licensed to Kohl’s Corp.

In other news, renowned designer Isaac Mizrahi was named creative director for the Liz Claiborne brand. Mizrahi will oversee the design and marketing functions for women's apparel, accessories and licensing, and his first collection for Liz Claiborne will arrive in stores in spring 2009.