Men's Luxury Sportswear Brand Nat Nast Taps RLM Integrated Business Software

Lyndhurst, NJ (PRWEB) October 17, 2009

RLM Apparel Software Systems (http://www.ronlynn.com) announces that The Nat Nast Company, Inc. (http://www.natnast.com), an authentic American designer of vintage-inspired luxury men's sportswear, has begun implementation of RLM's FashionManager? enterprise software solution at its New York City showroom and offices and South Norwalk, Connecticut headquarters. FM On-Demand?, a hosted software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution, will be utilized by Nat Nast teams for financial management and reporting, product lifecycle management (PLM), enterprise resource planning (ERP), retail collaboration through electronic data exchange (EDI), sales force automation (SFA), and integration with third-party logistics providers (3PL). The company expects to go live on the new system with approximately 30 users in January 2010.

"Being a small company with big ambitions, RLM was our optimal choice," noted Nat Nast CEO Lawrence C. DeParis. "FashionManager is an affordable, scalable, comprehensive end-to-end solution with an efficient implementation schedule that made a lot of sense for us. An important factor in our decision was RLM's extensive array of relevant implementations and the fact that their shared software is regularly updated with best practices from this like-minded group, which includes some of the top brands in our industry. The fact that they are a locally operated family-run business with a strong personal commitment to, and reputation for, outstanding customer service just made our decision that much easier."

In conjunction with management of key business processes, Nat Nast will utilize FM On-Demand to address specific business needs, including utilizing costing and integrated bill of materials tools to generate raw materials requirements, uploading inventories from a third-party distribution center in New Jersey, remote access by the national sales team for inventory and reporting, and integration with a soon to be added e-commerce solution.

"We look forward to working with Nat Nast as they grow their exciting business", added Andy Lynn, vice president of business development at RLM. "Our SaaS product is an ideal fit for this and other companies that require comprehensive system capabilities in an affordable, scalable, and rapid implementation package."

About Nat Nast

Nat Nast is an authentic American luxury menswear brand known for its attention to detail and exceptional quality. Named for its founder, The Nat Nast Company was started in 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri as a purveyor of bowling shirts. In 2000, Nat's daughters Patty and Barbara re-launched the company as a vintage-inspired American sportswear collection, reflecting the idea that a man's clothes should reflect his confidence, irreverence and unique sense of style. Today, Nat Nast Luxury Originals can be found in Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Von Maur and many other fine specialty stores and online retailers.

About RLM Apparel Software Systems

RLM Apparel Software is a leading provider of modular, end-to-end business software solutions designed specifically to address the needs of global fashion retailers, brands, and manufacturers. Over its 30 year history, RLM has enabled many of the largest and most innovative apparel, footwear, accessories and related companies to reach their full potential by accelerating performance, increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and streamlining business processes throughout the entire concept-to-consumer product lifecycle.

RLM's category-spanning enterprise software solutions comprise capabilities typically found separately in enterprise resource management (ERP), product lifecycle management (PLM), supply chain management (SCM), supplier relationship management (SRM), order management systems (OMS), warehouse management systems (WMS), salesforce automation systems (SFA), and e-commerce systems (B2B and B2C). RLM solutions are available in traditional on-premise licensing (FM On-Premise) or on a hosted software-as-a-service (FM On-Demand) monthly subscription basis.

RLM customers include Accessory Network Group, Calvin Klein Accessories, Capital Mercury, Halston, International Women's Apparel, Jordache, Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Wacoal, and other leading apparel, footwear, and accessories companies.

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Lalilu Launches Trendy Organic Cotton Children's Wear Collection, Unique Nursery Art, Decor and Luxury Bedding Line

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 17, 2011

Lalilu announces its debut of their new organic cotton children's wear for little boys and girls, ages newborn to 10 years old.

The Lalilu product line includes custom hand-painted nursery artwork, accessories and luxury silk crib bedding.

Lalilu at http://www.laliluusa.com is a children's apparel brand, and children's product design company founded in 2008 by CEO and Chief Designer, Diana Gailing. The company was founded on the principles that kids clothing should be comfortable and practical yet stylish and fun in the most eco-friendly way. With special focus to bring back the innocence in little boys fashion that seems to be lacking in todays market.

Lalilu offers a new collection of modern and sophisticated apparel for young children that isn't limited by traditional color and motifs. The designs are unique and whimsical and exhibit simplicity and style.

From tiny angel wings to race cars to the brand's signature angel crest logo. Printed on premium quality, super soft interlock cotton and 100% certified fair-trade organic cotton. The collections includes long and short sleeved infant bodysuits, coordinating yoga style pants, toddler tees, thermals and dresses.

Lalilu offers a beautiful selection of coordinating knot hats, bibs and receiving blankets.

The brands clothing collections are for boys and girls and range from newborn to size 10.

The collections retail at $ 14 to $ 69 USD.

Lalilu is dedicated to manufacturing in an environmentally sustainable and ethically conscious manner.

All garments are proudly made in the USA.

The company just recently included a full line of nursery and children's artwork, accessories and luxury silk crib bedding into its collection.

The collections are designed to coordinate with and complement each other. Heirloom quality artwork feature paintings and embellishments on canvas. Quality and attention to detail are paramount in each product, and each hand-painted item is skillfully crafted with greatest care and dedication. The colors are carefully chosen to create harmony, and to interpret and give life to each motif and theme, whether of singing birds, butterflies, bees, flowers, sweet bunnies in the garden, dreamy teddy bears, and sweet little angels. Classic or contemporary designs complement each other. The designs are wonderful addition to a nursery or a child's bedroom. All of the designs will grow with a child from infancy to toddler hood and beyond.

The paintings retail at $ 120 to $ 375 USD.

For more information about Lalilu, please visit the company's website at http://www.laliluusa.com.

About the Founder

Diana Gailing is the Artist/Children's Wear Designer behind the brand "Lalilu".

Diana was born and raised in a small town near Frankfurt, Germany. She still returns to visit her family who live in the countryside frequently. Her very grounding upbringing and her love of nature are inherited from her parents. With her love for children and a passion for all things green, Diana is on a mission of making the world a better place for our children. Lalilu was born to share her focus with parents throughout the world.

Diana is also the proud mother of four children, two boys and two girls, who are all Lalilu models.

"Lalilu is a reflection of my life long passion for art and design. My own children are my biggest inspiration, my memories, and my dreams as they come to life through my art," she says.

Diana maintains her office and design studio near Los Angeles, CA, where she oversees Lalilu business operations and her website http://www.laliluusa.com.

The Brand's Mission

To inspire new parents worldwide to celebrate childhood, to incorporate past fashion trends with future trends, and to remember the importance of innocence and sweetness in every child.

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Moodys Worldwide Launches Luxury Accessories Website

(PRWeb UK) January 18, 2011

Moodys has proudly launched their brand new online store which offers high quality luxury ladies and men?s accessories which accentuate classic British style. Their launch collection extensively features the finest English silk and many other fine fabrics sourced from skilled artisans within the UK and selected worldwide producers. The website features menswear accessories such as ties, scarves, bow-ties with matching cummerbunds and silk handkerchiefs crafted exclusively from English silk. The ladieswear launch collection includes a sumptuous range of luxury pashminas, shawls, stoles, narrow scarves and fashion scarves.

This season?s menswear brings a timeless elegance to any wardrobe with classic styling and meticulous attention to detail. All products are exclusive to Moodys and are mostly produced from English silk. The tie collection has a strong country pursuits theme throughout, and contemporary ties are also available. There are also old favourite colourways from the famous Africa Big Five ties, featuring five woven animals in 6 colours together with a wide range of traditional game designs and vintage style dog tooth options available in six different colours.

Also on offer is a vast array of silk handkerchiefs which along with the ties will complement any look from love-worn denim to the smart city suit. The formal and evening wear section offers a collection of matching bow ties and cummerbunds available up to 55? waist, ranging from the vintage look to the modern gent and Jacquard silk ties to complement your favourite style.

Moodys General Manager Steven Clarke says ?We are very proud of the attention to detail that has gone into the menswear range to capture traditional British style yet also provide contemporary vibrant colours, thereby offering a wider choice to the discerning buyer. The silk is made by 10th generation weavers and every item is produced right here in England. The craftspeople we work with are all a tremendous fit with our values as a whole, naturally embracing and embodying our themes of heritage, tradition and above all, quality. We really believe stylish accessories must not only be well designed, but also exquisitely crafted, finished and made only of the very finest fabrics. This is the only way to create a truly timeless and elegant piece. ?

The womenswear range places an emphasis on high quality artisan hand finishing, a classic example being the intricate beading and fish scale embroidery on the Georgette Border Beaded Silk Scarf available in Black, Ivory Red and Grey and also available as a hand embroidered Silk Stole with sequins and beading in Black, Ivory and Fuchsia. The Striped Cashmere Pashmina Stoles are finished by hand in the ?Chashme Bul Bul? weave using the finest Himalayan cashmere fibres in Sky with Silver Grey, Pink with Red, Teal with Turquoise and Purple with Lilac.

Moodys was formed by two families who have known each other for 30 years and their initial collection of fashion accessories reflects a lifelong shared passion for detail and quality. Each item on the website is pictured in every available colourway with comprehensive information about sizing, dimensions, manufacturing processes and country of origin. The collection is set to expand to feature more accessories such as leather belts, handbags, weekend luggage, and wallets. There is free delivery on all UK orders and with a secure on line payment gateway through Sage Pay, shopping with Moodys makes for a confident and convenient experience.

To see the launch collection online, visit http://www.moodysworldwide.com to see the designs and the company?s passion for heritage, tradition and quality alongside their firm commitment to ethical fashion.

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