FORTUNE magazine has once again named VF Corporation one of the World's Most Admired Companies, ranking VF second overall among apparel companies, the highest level that VF has achieved on the annual corporate reputation list.

For the 2010 Most Admired list, FORTUNE evaluated 667 companies from 33 countries, with 346 making the final list. For the second consecutive year, VF scored first among all apparel companies in quality of management and use of corporate assets. VF also ranked in the Top 10 of all companies for people management, use of assets, management quality and long-term investment.

In addition to ranking VF as one of the World's Most Admired Companies, FORTUNE named VF to its 2009 list of Top Companies for Leaders in North America. VF was rated 22nd in the region for strength and depth of leadership practices, culture, examples of developing world class leaders, business performance and company reputation.