FACT SHEET

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION BY OSCAR DE LA RENTA

AT FURNITURE FAIR 2004

Current as of 7/29/04

WHAT: Renowned fashion icon Oscar de la Renta will be the keynote

presenter at The Merchandise Mart Design Center’s Furniture Fair 2004.

The world of Oscar de la Renta now includes Oscar de la Renta Home.

Design professionals are invited to join Fashion icon Oscar de la Renta as

he shares his diverse experiences in the design industry; looking at

international trends, providing insight into the luxury lifestyle and

illustrating the relationship between fashion runways and the home.

Sponsored by Century Furniture. This is a trade-only event and space is

limited. Please R.S.V.P. to 312.527.7866.

Furniture Fair 2004 is an inspiring celebration featuring informative

showroom events, collection debuts and presentations by an incredible

mix of design experts. Designers can spark their passion and experience

the latest trends in home furnishings and design. Showroom events

throughout the building will follow Mr. de la Renta’s exciting keynote

presentation at 10 a.m. in the Merchandise Mart Conference Center.

Seminars and presentations, including Mr. de la Renta’s, are free to

design professionals. Seating is limited. To reserve a spot, please call

312.527.7866.

WHEN/WHERE: October 5, 2004, at 10 a.m.

Merchandise Mart Conference Center, 2nd floor

The Merchandise Mart, Chicago, Ill.

WHO: Design professionals, including interior designers, decorators, architects,

facility managers and specifiers are invited to attend.

PRESS INQUIRIES ONLY:

Elizabeth D. Cooley

Public Relations Manager

Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.

Phone: 312.527.7555

E-mail: ecooley@mmart.com

Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI) is a trade show 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, Chicago Apparel 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 in New York; the LA 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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