UNITED STATES 
    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
   FORM 10 K/A
   x

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
    SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
    OF 1934For the fiscal year ended July 3,
    2010oro

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
    SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
    OF 1934For the transition period
    from          to   Commission file number 1-9169
   BERNARD CHAUS, INC.
 (Exact name of registrant as
    specified in its charter)
  New York(State or other jurisdiction
    of
    incorporation or organization)

13 2807386(I.R.S. Employer Identification
    No.)530 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York(Address of principal executive
    offices)

10018(Zip Code)    Registrants telephone number, including area code
 (212) 354 1280
 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the
    Act:
  Title of each class

Name of each exchange on which registeredCommon Stock, $0.01 par value

None; securities quoted on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board   Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the
    Act:
  o x
  o x
  x o
  Regulation S-T o x
  o
  Rule 12b-2
  Large
    accelerated
    filer o
    Accelerated
    filer  o
    Non-accelerated
    filer  o
    Smaller
    reporting
    company  x   rule 12b-2 o x
      Date

Class

Shares OutstandingOctober 15, 2010

Common Stock, $0.01 par value

37,481,373   Documents Incorporated by Reference

Location in Form 10-K in which incorporatedPortions of registrants Proxy Statement for the Annual

Part IIIMeeting of Stockholders to be held on December 7, 2010.




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EXPLANATORY NOTE




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PART IV
  Item 15.
    Exhibits,
    Financial Statement Schedule  (a)
    Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedule: See List
    of Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedule on
    page F-1.  (b)
    Exhibits  3
.1

Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the Restated
    Certificate) of the Company (incorporated by reference to
    Exhibit 3.1 of the Companys Registration Statement on
    Form S 1, Registration No. 33 5954 (the
    1986 Registration Statement)).3
.2

Amendment dated November 18, 1987 to the Restated
    Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.11 of
    the Companys Registration Statement on
    Form S-2,
    Registration
    No. 33-63317
    (the 1995 Registration Statement)).3
.3

Amendment dated November 15, 1995 to the Restated
    Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.12 of
    Amendment No. 1 to the 1995 Registration Statement).3
.4

Amendment dated December 9, 1998 to the Restated
    Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.13 of
    the Companys
    Form 10-K
    for the year ended June 30, 1998 (the 1998
    Form 10-K)).3
.5

By-Laws of the Company, as amended (incorporated by reference to
    exhibit 3.1 of the Companys
    Form 10-Q
    for the quarter ended December 31, 1987).3
.6

Amendment dated September 13, 1994 to the By-Laws
    (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.105 of the
    Companys
    Form 10-Q
    for the quarter ended September 30, 1994).10
.77

1998 Stock Option Plan, as amended by Amendment No. 1
    thereto including form of related stock option agreement
    (incorporated by reference to Exhibit A and Exhibit B
    of the Companys Proxy Statement filed with the Commission
    on October 17, 2000).10
.81

Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Company and
    Amalgamated Workers Union, Local 88 effective as of
    September 24, 1999 (incorporated by reference to
    Exhibit 10.81 of the Companys
    Form 10-K
    for the year ended June 30, 1999 (the 1999
    Form 10-K)).10
.82

Lease between the Company and Adler Realty Company, dated
    June 1, 1999 with respect to the Companys executive
    offices and showroom at 530 Seventh Avenue, New York City
    (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.82 of the 1999
    Form 10-K).10
.83

Lease between the Company and Kaufman Eighth Avenue Associates,
    dated September 11, 1999 with respect to the Companys
    technical support facilities at 519 Eighth Avenue, New York City
    (incorporated by reference to Exhibit of the Companys
    Form 10-K
    for the year ended June 30, 2000 (the 2000
    Form 10-K)).10
.90

Lease modification agreement between the Company and Hartz
    Mountain Industries, Inc., dated August 30, 1999 with
    respect to the Companys distribution and office facilities
    in Secaucus, NJ. (incorporated by reference to
    Exhibit 10.90 of the Companys
    Form 10-K
    for the year ended June 30, 2001 (the 2001
    Form 10-K)).10
.100

Financing Agreement between the Company and CIT/Commercial
    Services, Inc., as Agent, dated September 27, 2002.
    (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.100 of the 2002
    Form 10-K).10
.101

Factoring Agreement between the Company and CIT/Commercial
    Services, Inc., dated September 27, 2002. (incorporated by
    reference to Exhibit 10.101 of the 2002
    Form 10-K).10
.102

Joinder and Amendment No. 1 to Financing Agreement by and
    among the Company, S.L. Danielle and The CIT Group/Commercial
    Services, Inc., as agent, dated November 27, 2002.
    (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.102 of the
    Companys
    Form 10-Q
    for the quarter ended December 31, 2002).10
.103

Amendment No. 1 to Factoring Agreement between the Company
    and The CIT Group/Commercial Services, Inc., dated
    November 27, 2002. (incorporated by reference to
    Exhibit 10.103 of the Companys
    Form 10-Q
    for the quarter ended December 31, 2002).




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10
.104

Factoring Agreement between S.L. Danielle and The CIT
    Group/Commercial Services, Inc., dated November 27, 2002.
    (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.104 of the
    Companys
    Form 10-Q
    for the quarter ended December 31, 2002).10
.105

Asset Purchase Agreement between S.L. Danielle and S.L.
    Danielle, Inc., dated November 27, 2002. (incorporated by
    reference to Exhibit 10.105 of the Companys
    Form 10-Q
    for the quarter ended December 31, 2002).10
.106

Joinder and Amendment No. 2 to Financing Agreement by and
    among the Company, S.L. Danielle, Cynthia Steffe Acquisition,
    LLC and The CIT Group/Commercial Services, Inc., as agent, dated
    January 30, 2004. (incorporated by reference to
    Exhibit 10.106 of the Companys
    Form 10-Q
    for the quarter ended December 31, 2003).10
.107

Amendment No. 2 to Factoring Agreement between the Company
    and The CIT Group/Commercial Services, Inc., dated
    January 30, 2004. (incorporated by reference to
    Exhibit 10.107 of the Companys
    Form 10-Q
    for the quarter ended December 31, 2003).10
.108

Amendment No. 1 to Factoring Agreement between S.L.
    Danielle and The CIT Group/Commercial Services, Inc., dated
    January 30, 2004. (incorporated by reference to
    Exhibit 10.108 of the Companys
    Form 10-Q
    for the quarter ended December 31, 2003).10
.109

Factoring Agreement between Cynthia Steffe Acquisition, LLC and
    The CIT Group/Commercial Services, Inc., dated January 15,
    2004. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.109 of the
    Companys
    Form 10-Q
    for the quarter ended December 31, 2003).10
.112

Notice of Defactoring among Bernard Chaus, Inc., S.L. Danielle
    Acquisition, LLC and the CIT Group/Commercial Services, Inc.,
    dated March 31, 2004. (incorporated by reference to
    Exhibit 10.112 of the Companys
    Form 10-Q
    for the quarter ended March 31, 2004).10
.113

Amendment No. 1 to Factoring Agreement between Cynthia
    Steffe Acquisition LLC and the CIT Group/Commercial Services,
    Inc., dated April 1, 2004. (incorporated by reference to
    Exhibit 10.113 of the Companys
    Form 10-Q
    for the quarter ended March 31, 2004).10
.114

Amendment No. 3 to Financing Agreement among the Company,
    S.L. Danielle, Cynthia Steffe Acquisition, LLC and the CIT
    Group/Commercial Services, Inc. as agent, dated
    September 15, 2004 (incorporated by reference to
    Exhibit 10.114 of the 2004
    Form 10-K).10
.117

Amendment No. 4 to Financing Agreement among the Company,
    S.L. Danielle, Cynthia Steffe Acquisition, LLC and the CIT
    Group/Commercial Services, Inc. as agent, dated
    November 11, 2004. (incorporated by reference to
    Exhibit 10.117 of the Companys
    form 10-Q
    the quarter ended December 31, 2004).10
.118

Amendment No. 2 to Factoring Agreement between Cynthia
    Steffe Acquisition LLC and the CIT Group/Commercial Services,
    Inc., dated November 11, 2004. (incorporated by reference
    to Exhibit 10.118 of the Companys
    form 10-Q
    the quarter ended December 31, 2004).10
.119

Amendment No. 5 to Financing Agreement among the Company,
    S.L. Danielle, Cynthia Steffe Acquisition, LLC and the CIT
    Group/Commercial Services, Inc. dated May 12, 2005.
    (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.119 of the 2005
    Form 10-K).10
.120

Stock Purchase Agreement between Bernard Chaus, Inc. and Kenneth
    Cole Productions, Inc. dated June 13, 2005 (incorporated by
    reference to Exhibit 10.120 of the 2005
    Form 10-K).10
.121

License Agreement between Kenneth Cole Productions (LIC), Inc.
    and Bernard Chaus, Inc. dated June 13, 2005 (filed in
    redacted form since confidential treatment was requested
    pursuant to
    Rule 24b-2
    for certain portions thereof). (incorporated by reference to
    Exhibit 10.121 of the 2005
    Form 10-K).10
.122

Amendment No. 6 to Financing Agreement among the Company,
    S.L. Danielle, Cynthia Steffe Acquisition, LLC and the CIT
    Group/Commercial Services, Inc. dated September 15, 2005.
    (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.122 of the 2005
    Form 10-K).10
.123

Amendment No. 7 to Financing Agreement among the Company,
    S.L. Danielle, Cynthia Steffe Acquisition, LLC and the CIT
    Group/Commercial Services, Inc. dated May 8, 2006.
    (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.123 of the 2006
    Form 10-K).




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10
.124

Amendment No. 8 to Financing Agreement among the Company,
    S.L. Danielle, Cynthia Steffe Acquisition, LLC and the CIT
    Group/Commercial Services, Inc. dated September 21, 2006.
    (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.124 of the 2006
    Form 10-K).10
.125

Amendment No. 9 to Financing Agreement among the Company,
    S.L. Danielle, Cynthia Steffe Acquisition, LLC and the CIT
    Group/Commercial Services, Inc. dated August 31, 2007.
    (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.125 of the 2007
    Form 10-K).10
.126

Amendment No. 1 License Agreement between Kenneth Cole
    Productions (LIC), Inc. and Bernard Chaus, Inc. dated
    September 26, 2007 (filed in redacted form since
    confidential treatment was requested pursuant to
    Rule 24b-2
    for certain portions thereof). (incorporated by reference to
    Exhibit 10.126 of the 2007
    Form 10-K).10
.127

Amendment No. 10 to Financing Agreement among the Company,
    S.L. Danielle, Cynthia Steffe Acquisition, LLC and the CIT
    Group/Commercial Services, Inc. dated January 31, 2008.
    (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.127 of the
    Companys
    form 10-Q
    the quarter ended December 31, 2007).10
.128

Amendment 2 to License Agreement between Kenneth Cole
    Productions (LIC), Inc. and Bernard Chaus, Inc. dated
    December 31, 2007 (filed in redacted form since
    confidential treatment was requested pursuant to
    Rule 24b-2
    for certain portions thereof). (incorporated by reference to
    Exhibit 10.1 of the Companys
    Form 8-K
    filed on January 16, 2008).10
.129

Amendment No. 11 to Financing Agreement among the Company,
    S.L. Danielle, Cynthia Steffe Acquisition, LLC and the CIT
    Group/Commercial Services, Inc. dated September 02, 2008.
    (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.129 of the 2008
    Form 10-K).10
.130

Financing Agreement between the Company and CIT/Commercial
    Services, Inc., as Agent, dated September 18, 2008.
    (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.130 of the 2008
    Form 10-K).10
.131

Factoring Agreement between the Company and CIT/Commercial
    Services, Inc., dated September 18, 2008. (filed in
    redacted form since confidential treatment was requested
    pursuant to
    Rule 24b-2
    for certain portions there of) (incorporated by reference to
    Exhibit 10.131 of the 2008
    Form 10-K).10
.132

Lease modification agreement between the Company and G&S
    Realty 1, LLC dated October 7, 2008 with respect to the
    Companys executive offices and showrooms at 530 Seventh
    Avenue, New York, New York. (incorporated by reference to
    Exhibit 10.132 of the Companys
    form 10-Q
    the quarter ended September 30, 2008).10
.133

Amendment No. 1 to Amendment and Restated Financing
    Agreement and Waiver, dated February 1, 2009, between the
    Company and the CIT Group/Commercial Services, Inc.
    (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.133 of the
    Companys
    form 10-Q
    the quarter ended December 31, 2008).10
.1

Amendment to the Financing Agreement by and among Bernard Chaus,
    Inc., Cynthia Steffe Acquisition LLC, S.L. Danielle Acquisition,
    LLC and The CIT Group/Commercial Services, Inc., dated
    May 12, 2009. (incorporated by reference to
    Exhibit 10.1 of the Companys
    form 10-Q
    the quarter ended March 31, 2009).10
.2

Amendment to the Factoring Agreement by and among Bernard Chaus,
    Inc., Cynthia Steffe Acquisition LLC, S.L. Danielle Acquisition,
    LLC and The CIT Group/Commercial Services, Inc., dated
    May 12, 2009. (incorporated by reference to
    Exhibit 10.2 of the Companys
    form 10-Q
    the quarter ended March 31, 2009).10
.3

Amended and Restated Factoring and Financing Agreement by and
    among Bernard Chaus, Inc., Cynthia Steffe Acquisition LLC, S.L.
    Danielle Acquisition, LLC and The CIT Group/Commercial Services,
    Inc., dated September 10, 2009. (filed in redacted form
    since confidential treatment was requested pursuant to
    Rule 24b-2
    for certain portions thereof).10
.4

Amended and Restated Factoring and Financing Agreement by and
    among Bernard Chaus, Inc., Cynthia Steffe Acquisition LLC, S.L.
    Danielle Acquisition, LLC and The CIT Group/Commercial Services,
    Inc., dated March 29, 2010. (filed in redacted form since
    confidential treatment was requested pursuant to
    Rule 24b-2
    for certain portions thereof).




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*10
.5

Agreement, dated October 19, 2010, between Kenneth Cole
    Productions (LIC) and Bernard Chaus, Inc., related to the
    termination of the Kenneth Cole licensing agreement (filed in
    redacted form since confidential treatment was requested
    pursuant to
    Rule 24b-2
    for certain portions thereof).21


List of Subsidiaries of the Company.23
.1

Consent of Mayer Hoffman McCann CPAs (The New York Practice of
    Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.), Independent Registered Public
    Accounting Firm.23
.2

Consent of 25 MAD LIQUIDATION CPA, P.C. (formerly known as
    Mahoney Cohen & Company, CPA, P.C.) Independent
    Registered Public Accounting Firm.*31
.1

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
    Act of 2002 for Josephine Chaus.*31
.2

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
    Act of 2002 for David Stiffman.*32
.1

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as
    Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the
    Sarbanes-Oxley
    Act of 2002 for Josephine Chaus.*32
.2

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as
    Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the
    Sarbanes-Oxley
    Act of 2002 for David Stiffman.     
    
    Management agreement or compensatory plan or arrangement
    required to be filed as an exhibit.*
    
    Filed herewith.




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SIGNATURES
    BERNARD CHAUS, INC.
  By:
    /s/  Josephine
    Chaus          SIGNATURE

TITLE

DATE/s/  Josephine
    ChausJosephine
    Chaus

Chairwoman of the Board and
    Chief Executive Officer

December 21, 2010/s/  David
    StiffmanDavid
    Stiffman

Chief Operating, Chief Financial Officer and Director

December 21, 2010/s/  Philip
    G. BarachPhilip
    G. Barach

Director

December 21, 2010/s/  Robert
    FlugRobert
    Flug

Director

December 21, 2010