CHICAGO MEN’S WEAR COLLECTIVE DEBUTS CONTEMPORARY APPAREL

FASHION SHOW AND SEMINAR AT AUGUST 2005 SHOW

CHICAGO – The Chicago Men’s Wear Collective Spring/Summer 2006 show will debut a fashion show and a brand new educational component. The Chicago Men’s Wear Collective, which features the latest trends in men’s apparel and accessories, will be held Aug. 7-9, 2005, at The Merchandise Mart in Chicago.

“Contemporary men’s apparel is experiencing explosive growth,” said Bruce Schedler, MMPI managing director of sales and marketing. “The Merchandise Mart recognizes this growing market and is offering buyers the opportunity to learn and expand their businesses through an informative panel discussion. Buyers will also have a forum for networking in a relaxed environment at the opening night party and fashion show.”

A panel discussion, led by Fred Derring of DLS Outfitters, will be held on Sunday, Aug. 7 at 8 a.m. on the 8^th floor of The Merchandise Mart in conference room A. “Contemporary Conversation” will address the importance of addressing the needs of the contemporary customer. Buyers will learn from industry experts’ successes and missteps, as well as gain invaluable insight into the opportunities and risks their own businesses are facing. Space is limited and complimentary registration is required. Interested buyers can call 312-527-7903 to reserve a spot.

MMPI, in partnership with 4 YOU, is hosting an opening night party and fashion show. Registered buyers can check out the latest looks for Spring/Summer 2006 at the fashion show, all while enjoying complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. The event will be held on the 8^th floor atrium of The Merchandise Mart on Sunday, Aug. 7, at 6:00 p.m.

SHOW HOURS

Sunday, Aug. 7 and Monday, Aug. 8

9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 9

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

For more information and to register for the Chicago Men’s Wear Collective, please visit www.merchandisemart.com or call 800-677-MART (6278).

Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. (MMPI) is a trade show, leasing and property management firm, specializing in managing buildings devoted to wholesale showrooms and commercial office space. MMPI produces more than 300 trade shows, market events and conferences each year.

MMPI manages The Merchandise Mart, 350 W. Mart Center and 33 North Dearborn in Chicago; Market Square, the Suites at Market Square, Hamilton Market, Plaza Suites, Furniture Plaza and the National Furniture Mart in High Point, N.C.; the Architects & Designers Building and 7 W New York in New York; the L.A. Mart in Los Angeles; and the Washington Design Center and Washington Office Center in Washington D.C.

Vornado Realty Trust, owner of MMPI, based in New York City, is a fully integrated equity real estate investment trust. Vornado’s common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and are traded under the symbol VNO.

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MEDIA INQUIRIES ONLY:

Natalie Campbell

Public Relations Associate

Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.

312-527-7790

ncampbell@mmart.com