Kushies'
cotton terry tiny polka dot burp and bib sets (4
colors, $7.50 wholesale).
MK
Among
the always thoughtful and completely unique
selection at Tree
by Kerri Lee:
The wonderful animal clocks (owl, elephant, turtle,
bunny, bear, monkey), all made of solid wood,
eco-friendly, and made locally in the USA
(actually, Long Eddy, New York).
MK
The grass is greener at 7
A.M. Enfant,
where Rebecca Campora layers her impossibly
functional and ultra-chic Le Sac Igloo ($55-$75
wholesale), WarMMuffs ($19), and Roma Bag ($39-$49
) in army green, to great effect. MK
Shelley Foster describes her Silly
Souls'
offerings as "always funny, goofy, and cute",
and this season, the Tax Credit, Mom, and Future
President one-pieces, and the adorable matching
beanie hats and bibs, all in washable 100% cotton,
certainly fit that bill. MK
Jannuzzi's
sunhats
appliqued with an alligator, whale, sailboat ($8.50
wholesale). MK
Confetti
& Friends'neon
colored sparkly bracelets, $3 wholesale; brand new
Face Paint (available in 5 colors, $1.75
wholesale); Camp Band Aids (12 patterns, $1.25);
Mosquito Repellent Stickers (which are great for
clothes,
$1.25)
Newcomer Zopheezis
the brainchild of Kerry Newman, a California-based
pediatrician who combined her medical knowledge
with her keen eye, to create the colorful, happy,
unapologetically retro/modish, and smart collection
for little boys and girls (0-24 months, $24-$32
wholesale). Outfits, given names like Dorothy,
Donna Disco, Zoe, Jeff, and Jesse, are actually
one-piece jumpsuits that unzip once for easy
getting into and out of. MK
Little
Miss Julia's
sweet and pretty Double Daisy Flower Alligator Hair
Clips, handmade on a 1-3/4 inch hair clip, $2.75
wholesale, and their adorable Ladybug
Barrettes (each barrette is handmade on a
2-inch French style barrette, wholesale $4), are
perfect accessories to instantly dress up any
outfit (custom color combinations are available
upon request). MK
It
always feels celebratory and festive at
Little
Things Mean a Lot,
thanks to offerings like the 34-inch white cotton
gown with delicate pearl yoke embroidery; and the
boys' pintucked cotton coveralls, all sized 3, 6,
12. MK
Pea
Soup's
peace, love, and happy face stone embellished neon
stretch pony bands, (a pack of 6, $3.50 wholesale);
their Sports themed satin snap clips, $3.75
wholesale. MK
How
chic and timeless are Pazitos'
tall distressed brown or black leather or boots?
(Sized for ages 5 - tween, $28 - $38 wholesale).
MK
Talk
about 'in a pinch'...Couture
Clips'
hard to resist assortment of pinch clips never
disappoints and this time around, what truly stands
out are the 3-inch polka dot pinch clips attached
to a fully lined, double prong alligator clip; and
the candy collection (cherry ice cream cone,
lollipop) made of the highest quality grosgrain
ribbons with Swarovski rhinestones: the perfect way
to satisfy a sweet tooth without getting a cavity!
(Sized for infants through 4 years old.
MK
Jannuzzi's
one-pieces appliqued with aliens ($13 wholesale).
MK
At
Vinca,
Amanda Dimova's whimsical line of jewelry designed
with girls 12-16 in mind, the clip earrings are new
($6.75 wholesale), available as studs or hoops
(squirrels, hedgehogs, butterflies, stars, unicorn,
cupcakes); as are the lovely pink ballerina rings,
$2.75 wholesale, sized 5-9, which also make for
great cupcake toppers (and we all know how popular
cupcakes are: yum!).
MK
Pink
Pewter's
'Alexa' bracelet, adorned with shiny sequins and
available in 11 different color combinations,
happens to be their most popular tween item (at the
very 'popular' price of $4 wholesale no less!).
MK |
FALL/WINTER
2012 SPONSOR FASHION PREVIEWS & BEST
SELLERS
Joy Cha of
Lemon
Loves Lime and
Gnu
Brand, known for
innovative appliques, anything-but-demure use of
color, and a fresh way with ruffles, gave buyers a
whole lot of love for Fall 2012. They're loving her
back with orders for the ruffle-edged, multi-tiered
Rose Fairy Dress (2 to 10 years, $32 wholesale)
worn with the brilliant blue cotton cardigan and
hat, each strewn with hand-knit flowers (3 months
to 4 years, $42). The boy's Gnu Brand buyer favored
the Black Bear Tee (2 to 8 years, $19.50) for its
vibrant tones and embroidered French Terry animal.
For more information, call 630-260-7885, or visit
lemonloveslime.com
and gnubrand.com.
Fans of the multi-piece Appaman
collection are snapping up the three-piece glen
plaid Mod Suit (2T-14 years; blazer and pants: $63
wholesale; tailored vest: $22; white oxford shirt:
$22). The narrow cut looks sharp while the subtle
shading of the plaid allows it to work as a
neutral, mixing and matching with other prints and
graphics. Another outfit in tonalities of gray, is
the Drop Waist Dress in neutral tie-dye print (6
months to 10 years, $25) worn with Appaman tights
(6 months - 7 years, $12) and the hot pink Julia
scarf (s, m, l, $16). For more information, call
212-460-5480, or visit appaman.com.
"It
looks like black lace is a theme," says Allison
Acken of the Los Angeles-based Allison
Showroom, where
buyers are responding to the romantic material. Two
outfits with a following are Mini
Treasure Kids'
Jasmine dress topped with a lace overlay worn
beneath the Belle sparkle cardigan (dress: 3-24
mos., $55 wholesale; 3-14 years, $60; cardigan:
3-14 years, $31.50) and A.Bird's
sophisticated Kena top in black lace (2-12 years,
$47.95) with the Audrey checkered pant ($34.95).
For more information, call 310-486-9354, or visit
allisonshowroom.com.
Donna
Prescott turned a love for batik into
Young
Colors,
a sportswear company that works batiks into free
wheeling creations. A favorite of the designer is
the Autumn Patchwork T-shirt in rich red with a
scarecrow applique ($16-$20 wholesale) worn atop
the Patchwork Tutu Skirt - a tiered confection of
autumnal prints ($23-$28). A fabric flower hair
clip ($3), crocheted striped clutch purse ($9) and
jersey leggings ($8-$11.50) complete the
look. (Fits 12 mos. to 14 years.) For more
information, call 719-539-3812, or visit
youngcolors.com.
Buyers
are sourcing Mack
& Co.
fleece coats for understated looks as well as
pieces with va-va-voom! The Jackie, inspired by
Jackie Kennedy, comes in a rich Kelly green (or hot
pink) and sports one embellishment: an interesting
collar that works as a scarf ($23-$30 wholesale).
For more drama, there's the black zebra Lulu coat
($27-$30) in a flattering A-line shape and face
framing ruffles. (Both styles fit sizes 12 mos. to
12 years.) For more information, call 510-533-6545,
or visit mackandco.com.
Mim-Pi's
jewel-toned Fall 2012 collection is a gem with
buyers who are scooping up the richly colored,
heavily patterned pieces. Among their favorite
items are multi-toned pink pieces, cotton knit
blazers, embroidered cardigans and mixed print
skirts. (2-10 years; $4.50-$42 wholesale) For more
information, call the Duo
Showroom
in New York at 212-354-2371, or visit
www.mim-pi.com.
Perfect
for playwear and underwear and seasonless too?
That's right, Malibu
Sugar,
a collection of brightly colored, soft, seamless
basics for girls 4 through teen sizes, works in the
gym, the playground and under anything ($4-$28
wholesale). To see the entire collection of camis,
bras, tank tops, boy shorts, skirts and leggings,
call 310-883-8385, or visit malibu-sugar.com.
Silvia
Balconi of the Milan-based sportswear line
Amelia,
is having a great Fall 2012 season with her
collection of subtle, neutral-toned pieces. The
items, such as the Amy blouse ($32 wholesale) and
Luce corduroy pants ($37), are cut from luxurious
wool, wool/mohair blends and Liberty of London
cottons in easy, modern shapes. To top everything,
buyers love the Frau wool jacket ($63) with toggle
closures and impish pointed hood. (Fits NB to 8
years.) For more information, call 718-232-0012, or
visit ameliamilano.it.
A little glitz and a
lot of glamour go a long way at Blush
from Us Angels
where buyers are smitten with black lace and
anything red. Two examples of the best
selling items: the scoop neck black dress with
lace overlay bodice, and the
meant-for-the-dance-floor rich red dress with the
jaunty flower and full skirt. (Both pieces fit 7-14
years, $42 wholesale.) For more information,
call 213-624-4477, or visit usangels.com.
There isn't a somber tone or print in
Zaza
Couture's
Fall 2012 collections, so come on and get happy.
Designer Tereze Gruntmane introduced a new infant
and up group Roki & Zoi (3 months to 4T,
$22-$24 wholesale) as well as her exuberant toddler
and children's line. In both, candy colored polka
dots mix with rollicking Sixties-style flowers,
ball-trims edge stripes and even legs are in on the
action with bright dots and tiny bouquets. (12
months to 12 years; $7-$29.) For more information,
call 214-750-9918, or visit zazacouture.com.
FALL/WINTER
2012 TINA BARRY EDITOR'S PICKS FROM THE
SHOWS
TWIRLS
AND TWIGS Bold and bright, more is more, no detail left
behind…that's Twirls and Twigs, a collection
for the extroverted child.
Outstanding Piece: What's
better than one great piece? Two great pieces worn
together. Sizes: 12 months to 12 years; Wholesale
prices: $14-$48; Tel: 818.436.0425;
twirlsandtwigs.com.
BABY
CZ For Fall 2012, Baby
CZ offers top-of-the-line classics with a
twist.
Outstanding Pieces: Designer Carolina Zapf gives a
cashmere pullover retro styling with elbow patches
and pairs it with a crisp striped button-down and
soft black cords. Sizes: NB to 14 years; Wholesale
prices for cashmere: $36-$265; Tel:
212-580-5190;
babycz.com.
BEES
& DRAGONS It's all fun and
whimsy with designer Sophie Maarek's animal motifs,
bold stripes and appliqués in carefully
color-coordinated groups that easily
merchandise.
Outstanding Piece: Getting foxy. Sizes: NB to 18
months; Wholesale prices: $14-$24; Tel:
213-489-3050; beesanddragons.com.
A multi-piece
collection of crisp, sporty shapes for girls and
boys in deep neutral tones enlivened with flashes
of royal and bright orange.
Outstanding Pieces: Casual stripes and plaids look
pulled together when topped with a streamlined navy
coat and an orange cable-knit sweater. Sizes: 4 to
14 years; Wholesale prices: $20-$48; Tel:
617.755.6808; teacuptots.com;
andrew-audrey.com.
BABY
STEPS For fall, Vivian
Reisman colors small scale prints in elegant tones
of pale blue, soft gray and yellow for boys, and
offers girls a bouquet of soft pinks to deep rose
on one-pieces, two-piece sets, gowns and matching
blouses.
Outstanding Piece: A rose is a rose is a rose? Not
when the print is this lovely and the colors this
soft. Sizes: Girls NB to 9 months; Wholesale
prices: $6-$22; Tel: 201-641-0672; bsteps.com.
MARGERY
ELLEN BABY Designer Margery
Frank is known for her Pima cotton collection of
softly colored pieces with elegant touches such as
embroidery and chenille trim. For fall, she's added
a few pieces that pack a stronger punch of
color.
Outstanding Piece: Kimono styling and a lace-like
floral motif update a wallpaper rose print. Sizes:
NB to 12 months; Wholesale prices: contact
manufacturer; Tel: 516-505-1818; margeryellen.com.
LUCKY
JADE Unique animal motifs
and the lush hand of a cashmere/cotton blend make
for an irresistible fall collection. The
coordinating blankets ensure more "ca-ching" at the
cash register too.
Outstanding Pieces: The colors, the motifs, the
hand: it's all there for gift buyers. Sizes: NB to
24 months; Wholesale prices: $38; Tel:
310-929-0285; luckyjadeproducts.com.
CLAESEN'S Preppy meets Paris in
a collection with several groups that lean toward
irreverent collegiate styles, and a few groups that
combine trend-driven patterns, such as dots,
stripes, antique florals, and animal skins with
trompe l'oeiltouches and playful
graphics. A palette of charcoal, tomato, denim,
black with jolts of fuchsia and royal, tie the
groups together.
Outstanding Pieces: A kimono shape and elegant
tone-on-tone bouquets make a sophisticated
one-piece.
There's no need for accessories with shirts as
detailed as these. The tops have just enough oomph
to work with the tiered minis. Sizes: Girls and
boys: 3 months to 14 years; Wholesale prices:
$9.50-$32.50; Tel:
866-262-2654;
claesensusa.com;
creationsrobo.com.
CUPCAKES
& PASTRIES In recent seasons,
designer Inshi Khanna has branched out from dresses
to sportswear separates. Her tunics, tees and
blouses, skirts and bottoms exude the same rich
palette, unusual details and embellishment and
knack for pattern selection.
Outstanding Piece: A breezy tunic with wooden
buttons paired with gathered leggings evoke the
detail and depth of color of an Indian miniature
painting. Sizes: 12 months to 12 years; Wholesale
prices: $13-$56; tinyginger.com;
cupcakesandpastries.com.
COCCOLI Boutique
buyers shop the line for beautifully made, cotton
layette wear in sweet, quietly colored solids as
well as a mix of bold stripes and understated
prints.
Outstanding Piece: For the holidays, Coccoli offers
this on-trend wallpaper-print unionsuit strewn with
delicate roses. Sizes: NB to 6 years; Wholesale
prices: $5-$27;
Tel:
212-695-2300;
alismarket.com;
coccoli.com.
SAGE
CREEK ORGANICS In addition to ultra
soft organic cotton, the Sage Creek design team
offers three color groups that are just fashion
forward enough to look fresh on the retail floor,
yet classic enough to appeal to anyone but the most
"out there" parent.
Outstanding Piece: If this two-piece set with the
appliquéd car and car print pants doesn't
scream "boy," what does? Sizes: NB to 24 months;
Wholesale prices: $4.95-$25; Tel:
877-513-2183;
sagecreekorganics.com.
