Biscayne Apparel to produce an exclusive outerwear line for Nordstrom.CLIFTON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 6, 1995--Biscayne Apparel Inc. (ASE (Adaptive Server Enterprise) A relational DBMS from Sybase that runs on Windows NT/2000, Linux and a variety of Unix platforms. ASE is a comprehensive and robust data management product with a long history dating back to the late 1980s. :BHA BHA butylated hydroxyanisole, an antioxidant used in foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals that contain fats or oils. BHA n. A white, waxy phenolic antioxidant used to preserve fats and oils, especially in foods. ) Tuesday announced that its Andy Johns Fashions International division, a designer, importer and distributor of women's and children's outerwear, agreed to produce a fall line of fashion outerwear for Nordstrom Department Stores (NASDAQ/NMS:NORD Nord (nôr), department (1990 pop. 2,533,000), N France, bordering on the North Sea and Belgium. Lille is the capital. ). The collection will carry the Lee Lipton label, named for Andy Johns' president, and will retail for under $100. The exclusive one-year agreement will be launched in Nordstrom's fall promotional book published in August. The Lee Lipton collection will be carried in the Brass Plum department of all 60 Nordstrom stores. Certain styles will be designed exclusively for Nordstrom. The collection features active looks such as a nylon satin quilted stadium coat with polyester fiberfill fi·ber·fill n. Lightweight synthetic fiber used as filling or insulation, as in comforters, pillows, and outerwear. lining, a nylon and satin hooded anorak trimmed in mouton mouton lamb pelt made to resemble seal or beaver. faux fur, and a berber fleece and wool snap-front jacket. John E. Pollack, president and chief executive officer of Biscayne Apparel Inc., said: "We are delighted to have reached an agreement with Nordstrom to provide a collection of outerwear based on the top echelon of our designs from the Andy Johns' fall line. We believe that exclusive private label arrangements will become an increasingly important facet of our business. We intend to develop similar relationships with other major retailers and help them to create a strong, recognizable outerwear image with their customers." Biscayne Apparel Inc. is a diversified manufacturer, importer and exporter of apparel. Andy Johns Fashions International designs, imports and distributes women's and children's outerwear. M&L International Inc. designs, manufactures and distributes infants', toddlers', and children's outerwear, sportswear and swimwear. Mackintosh of New England Co. manufactures and imports women's woolen wool·en also wool·len adj. 1. Made or consisting of wool. 2. Of or relating to the production or marketing of woolen goods. n. Fabric or clothing made from wool. Often used in the plural. coats and outerwear, and Varon manufactures girls' and boys' underwear and girls' daywear day·wear n. Attire that is appropriate for use during the day. . Biscayne owns a minority interest in Hartwell Sports Inc., which manufactures casual jackets, knit shirts and activewear. CONTACT: Biscayne Apparel Inc., Miami A. Richard Hurwitz Vice President, Corporate Communications 305/858-2200 |
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