EXHIBIT 23.1



                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement
(Form S-8) pertaining to the G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. 1997 Stock Option Plan
and the G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. 1999 Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee
Directors of our report dated March 18, 2004, with respect to the consolidated
financial statements and schedule of G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. included in its
Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended January 31, 2004, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.



                                                           /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

New York, New York
April 26, 2004