MARILYN
KIRSCHNER'S AND TINA BARRY'S FAVORITE
THINGS FROM THE SHOWS
Janet
Choat
Milkdotcollaborated
with artist Matthew Langille to bring fun new
graphics to their popular Stoh Lunch totes ($13.50,
wholesale). Here the artist plays devil's advocate
offering kid-favored as well as parent-advocated
treats. TB
Cricket
Hosiery/Tic Tac Toe
unveiled their new Fall 2012 tights at Children's
Club, and from the look of things, they are really
loving graphic stripes. Especially snappy were the
eye catching graphic stripes used in
combination with polka dots, mod inspired florals,
and an adorable candy shop print. Sized 2-4, 4-6,
6-8, 8-10, the polka dot stripes (in white)
are also available in infant sizes. Wholesale
prices are $6 - $6.75 a pair, or $72 - $81 for a
dozen.
Fingerprints'Susan
Skeels literally 'shrugs' off winter with her
adorable abbreviated white cotton shrug: the
perfect layering piece, or warm weather topper;
sized for little girls, 2t/3t, 4t/4, 5/6, 7/8
10/12, 14/16, wholesale $16 - $18.
Couture
Clips'top
best sellers include their crochet cupcake pinch
clips, fully lined and topped off with a Swarovski
crystal (one size, $4.50 wholesale); their popular
sequined butterfly pinch clips on fully lined
alligator clips, (one size, $5 wholesale), and
their sequined butterfly headbands fully wrapped in
the highest quality grosgrain ribbon ($8
wholesale).
Employing
eco-friendly eco-sponge, Carol Mack at
Dabbawalla
Bags,
fashions eccentric yet practical totes for kids.
The flowered Lunch Purse ($14, wholesale) with its
vivid coloration and unique strap-through-strap
design, is sure to be coveted by mom. The Lunch Bag
($15) lets a kid wave the stars and stripes and
still look funky.
TB
Pea
Soup Accessories'
best seller has long been their peace, love, and
happiness headband so they tweaked it a bit
(putting it on a satin snap clip) just in time for
the new markets and their customers loved it ($3.75
wholesale)!
Confetti
& Friends'hot
camp items are the colorful and graphic 100% cotton
keepsake souvenir pillows, ($10 wholesale, signing
pens included); they literally give new meaning to
the phrase, 'Pillow Talk'.
7
A.M. Enfant's
great looking, lighter than ever, more practical
and versatile than ever Polochon diaper bag (so
cool even the company's designer Rebecca Campora
uses it!), $39 wholesale; the newly colored and
newly packaged fleece lined Papoose with contrast
zippers (it converts to a soft stroller and car
seat liner, among other things), $34- $44
wholesale; the Doudoune, making its show appearance
in a crowd pleasing shade called, orange peel,
$45.
.
Magnificent
Baby's
adorable union suits: new are the Happy (not angry)
Birds and Apple prints; sized for preemies - 9
months, $4 - $15 wholesale.
Arcobalena
is a very well priced (almost everything retails
below $25) Belgian-based designer jewelry and
accessories line: perfect for young fashionistas.
Among the hits from the new collection, are the
braided leather or thin corded leather bracelets
adorned with semi precious stones, Mother of Pearl
beads, ladybugs, reconstituted peace signs, and
Czech crystal eyes (All the better to ward off the
evil eye and bring good luck. Let's face it, we can
all use a bit of good luck, right?)
Andrea's
Beaugoes
to the 'head' of the class with her new group of
adorned headbands: the Mod Flower, ($12
wholesale), Thin Sequined Petal in bright hues,
($6), and the Rococo Garland, in pastel shades,
($7.75), are
standouts.
Jannuzzi's
brand new Shore Collection sets (tanks and tees
paired with seersucker shorts and bloomers) proved
to be a 'shore' thing at the recent Children's
Club. Standouts were the alligator in green, the
flip flops and anchor in pink. Wholesale prices are
as follows: tees and tanks, $13 infant, $14
toddler; shorts, $13 infant, $14 toddler;
bloomer/diaper covers, $13 infant sized only.
Elonka
Nichole's
30X36 in. double sided ultra soft chenille "Mimi"
receiving/stroller blanket, $18 wholesale; the
100% printed cotton Diaper bag messenger bag which
is so versatile it can also be used as a messenger
bag, a school bag, a sleepover bag or anything
else for that matter (and can be used by grown ups
as well), $35 wholesale; The Mimi's nursing pillow
cover, with zipper for easy removal, made of
ultra soft chenille and the must-have baby
accessory. ($20 wholesale and machine washable as
are all the products).
Dot
Dot Couture's
durable straight leg crawl pants benefit from the
placement of their non skid hearts, cupcakes, and
frogs designs on the knees, sized for 6-24 months,
($24.50 wholesale for the pants, $38-$41 for the
sets).
The selection at Brookie
Jos
is always unapologetically colorful, exuberant, and
completely girlie girl, which is exemplified
by these new selections: the funky grosgrain ribbon
and rubber flip flops ($13 wholesale); the nylon
tulle tutu and cotton one-piece sets punctuated
with no-lead rhinestones, $22; and the wall bow
letters made with wood, grosgrain ribbons and
no-lead acrylic paint, $14. (All the clothing is
sized for 0-3 mos through 6X).
Amber Schaub is always introducing new products to
her popular RuffleButts
and RuggedButts
lines. This season, some of her new ideas are: the
Pink Skirted Bikini, sized 3-6 through 4T, $12.25
wholesale; the Denim Ruffle Butts, 0-3 months
through 2T, $9.50; the Fuchsia Playground Shorts,
sized 2T- 6, $9.50; the 3 Stripes Your Out striped
legwarmers, one size, $4.50.
Amy
Michelle
is intent on making their bags so darn good
looking, (not to mention lightweight and durable),
only the user would have any inkling that they
actually do double duty as a diaper bag. New
noteworthy selections (with all the bells and
whistles one could hope for) are the Sweet Pea,
(shown above, $134.95 wholesale), Iris, and Lotus
bags (both $99.95 wholesale) which look especially
chic and desirable in black twill with vibrant red
lining.
Baby
Bella Maya's
gift-ready packaged gift sets prove that
indeed, it's all about presentation: their Lacy
Leggings come packaged in a 'sweet' candy-like
wrapper and includes three leggings (white, black,
pink), sized 6-12 mos., 12-18 mos., 18 - 24 mos;
the Infant Gift Set - a
pair of baby girl booties, a headband and a
coordinating ruffled baby one-piece - is packaged
in a baby shower ready-made heart shaped keepsake
box.
At
JuneBee
Baby'sCollection, the
emphasis this season is on cute sweater vests and
cardigans with shawl or oversized collars for boys,
jumpers and boleros with little pom poms for girls
($25-$45 wholesale); and most importantly, on
soft, comfortable, clothes done in natural
year round fabrics: perfect for active little ones
(newborn - 3T). Standouts include the Little
Mermaid Ruffles Cardigan in white and pink, My
Favorite Jacket in beige and chocolate brown; the
Handsome Boy Shawl Collar Cardigan in beige with
toggle buttons.
Lucky
Jade
offers lucky kids pure cashmere separates for Fall
2012, like this oh so foxy hooded cardigan with a
fun fox motif (fits NB to 4 years; $36 wholesale).
For more information, and to see the rest of the
cashmere collection, call 310-929-0285, or visit
luckyjadeproducts.com.
A
sneak peek at Deux
par Deux's
Fall 2012 collection shows the designers favoring
shades of gray lit with brilliant red, sequins, and
elegant graphics fit for a style-conscious fille.
From the Heartbeat collection comes the playful
Faux Cardi with dress ($58-$62 wholesale) and
leggings ($26-$30). Adding sparkle to a casual
occasion is the knitted dress ($68-$74), hat and
tights ($22 each) from the collection Je vais a
Londres. Tres chic, qui? (up to 12 years.) For more
information, call 514-383-3408, or visit
deuxpardeux.com.
For
the 2012-2013 season, designer Servane
Barrau
is working a storybook 'Once a Upon a Time' theme,
with three groups: Panda and the Bird, Panda and
the Fish that feature rich color, multiple patterns
and graphics, and Panda and the Princess, pure
fantasy in filmy frills. The Kawaii-style,
Japanese-influenced designs include a removable
hanging panda-doll friend as well as secrets
pockets and arresting graphics. (12 months to 10
years; $8 -$94 wholesale.) For more information,
contact servanebarrau.com.
Here's
a sneak peek at three Fall 2012 collections at
Allison Moroze's Ali's
Market
New York showroom: Civil Society, Rag Top and
Maisonnette. Civil Society brings intricate
detailed seaming to trend-conscious boys' shirts (4
to 16 years; $22-$25 wholesale). Boys who like
edgy, left-leaning messages and funky graphics will
appreciate the tees and hoodies from Rag Top (12
months to 7 years; $13-$22). Girls' collections
include Maisonnette, where mixed prints and simple
shapes brighten a toddler's day (12 mos. to 6
years; $32-$40). For more information, call
212-695-2300, or visit alismarket.com.
Oilily'sunique
and playful Fall 2012 collection has an overall
theme, "A Heart for Art", and thanks to brush
stroke prints inspired by toy, stamp, and postcard
collections; artistic 'messy' dot prints; big
florals with visible brush strokes; laser prints;
hand embroideries; hidden pockets; unusual buttons;
reversible coats; etc., children will be better
able to tap into their artistic creative side.
Sized for 6 months to 12 years, wholesale prices
range from $16 (for tights) to $139 (for a down
winter coat) - average dress price is $49 - average
skirt price is $39 - average T-shirt is $23.
FALL/WINTER
2012 TINA BARRY EDITOR'S PICKS FROM THE
SHOWS
KAPITAL
K Much of this
collection has a refined, English mood with
herringbone knits and British flag graphics. The
graphics on tees and one-pieces are music, racecar
and dinosaur themed. A palette of soft gray, slate
and paprika unifies the looks.
Outstanding Pieces: Front pockets, a band neckline
and epaulets lend a serious note to the corduroy
fleece footed overalls. Sizes: NB to 8 years;
Wholesale prices: $7-$33; Tel: 917 656-0270;
kapital-k.com
ELIANE
ET LENA There's plenty of
vivid color, plaids and prints in Eliane et Lena's
fall collection, yet it's the black and white
pieces that are so arresting. The designer worked
the pairing in stripes, textures and patterns and
from knits to outerwear, all to great effect.
Outstanding Pieces: Head to toe, knit to tulle,
black and white never looked fresher. Sizes: 2 to
14 years; Wholesale prices: $29.50-$49.50; Tel:
480-619-5515;
elianeetlenausa.com.
BABY
CZ Outstanding Pieces:
Jackie O would adore the chic cut of this jacket
and its faint glimmer of metallic threads. She'd
pair it just as Carolina Zapf does, with a narrow
fitting turtleneck and bootcut corduroy trousers.
Sizes: NB to 14 years; Wholesale prices for
cashmere: $36-$265; Tel: 212 580-5190;
babycz.com.
ANDREW
& AUDREY A saturated palette
of navy, orange, royal and deep red makes a bold
statement on unusual knit shapes.
Outstanding Piece: A cardigan turns novelty item
with a soft, brushed-knit front in a multi-toned
plaid, and the surprise of a cord tie in back to
add flattering shape. Tel: 212-801-2387; Sizes: 4
to 14 years; Wholesale prices: $20-$48;
andrew-audrey.com.
BISY
G I've said it for a
long time: the kidswear industry needs to
acknowledge overweight children and tweens with
clothing that fits well and is just as stylish as
smaller-sized lines. Someone heard me! Designer
Samantha Brownell, and business partner Kerry
Lavelle, debuted with a collection of hip cotton
knit pieces that flatter rounder shapes.
Outstanding Pieces: Cotton knit basics that drape
beautifully, fit around the waist and hips without
pulling - and one funky pair of leggings. Great
pieces that make dressing the bigger tween that
much easier. Sizes: 9 to 13 years; Wholesale
prices: Contact manufacturer; Tel: 908
208-4028; bisyg.com.
RESET Reset specializes in
trend-conscious outerwear that that doubles as
survival gear: shearling-edged for warmth, extra
strong zippers and lined pockets. Hoods are
removable as well as faux fur trim for easy machine
washing.
Outstanding Piece: The quilted puffer is light,
utterly warm, cut close to the body for a
flattering fit, and the chic collar and cuffs are
removable. Sizes: Girls and boys 2 to 16 years;
Wholesale prices: $79-$109; Tel: 347-394-3151;
lolligo.com
STELLA
INDUSTRIES Designer Ary is a
print enthusiast who likes to mix things up with
solids. Or a lover of solid, modern pieces with a
yen for the occasional hot print. You decide.
Outstanding Piece: The designer allows the print do
the work. Keeping the bodice uncluttered and the
skirt full takes advantage of the dramatic border
print. Sizes: 12 months to 16 years; Wholesale
prices: $15-$39;
Tel:
213-627-2676;stellaindustries.com. MACK
& CO. Gerri Mack coaxes
polar fleece into wearable art with ruffle-laden,
richly colored every day and novelty outerwear.
Outstanding Piece: Roses, ruffles a gorgeous
colorway and show stopping back - what more do you
need?
Sizes: 12 months to 12 years; Wholesale prices:
$27-$36; Tel: 510-865-4105; mackandco.com.
FINN
+ EMMA If you have a palette
as appealing as Finn + Emma's, you don't need to
reinvent the color offerings each season. Just a
tweak of blue here, or a deeper purple there and
Anna Schwengle's lifestyle brand of organic
apparel, bedding, blankets and toys is all she
needs.
Outstanding Piece: The footie in the softest cotton
and prettiest shade of blue looks so clean! Sizes:
NB to 12 months; Wholesale prices for apparel:
$11.50-$24.50; Tel: 973-771-5662; finnandemma.com.
SPRING/SUMMER
2012 SPONSOR BEST
SELLERS
Colored
with eco-friendly dyes, Dhana's
organic cotton, machine washable sportswear is
"good for people and planet." In addition, the
buyers' favorite, easy-to-move-in Crystal Rose
A-line Dress ($18 wholesale) is delicately
colored and printed with a lovely floral pattern.
Inspired by solar energy, the boys' Nautical Blue
Solar Organic Polo shirt ($17) sports a dramatic
graphic. Styles fit ages 4 to 12 years. For more
information, call 415-513-3142, or visit
dhana.com. Gray
continues to be the neutral of choice with its
sophisticated associations and wear-with-anything
mixability. For Spring 2012, Go
Gently Baby's
organic cotton separates include the elegant hue in
the Bow Jacket ($29 wholesale) and Paperbag skirt
($19). The easy cut of the pieces and the jacket's
flirty bow make the outfit a winner with buyers.
(Fits 3 months to 6 years.) For more
information, call 310-980-1104, or visit
gogentlybaby.com.
Sumit Khanna, co-founder of the Cupcakes
& Pastries
dress and sportswear collection, calls the Sugar
Cookie Tunic Dress ($29, wholesale) "Our best
selling style of all time." I can see why. The
glowing print in skin-flattering strawberry sports
an elegant leaf motif, while the neckline is rich
in hand embroidery. It's an ideal garment for
everyday as well as an evening out. (Fits 12 months
to 12 years.) For more information, call
818-998-8039, or visit cupcakesandpastries.com.
JoAnne
Yamamoto, owner and designer at Mimi
& Maggie,
can mix pattern over pattern, throw on the
embellishment and detail, without the garment
losing its charm. A case in point is this buyer
favorite from Spring 2012 (#8470B; $28, wholesale)
that pairs two complementary floral designs, a rose
"corsage," and matching diaper covers. For more
information, call 323-264-0200, or visit
mimiandmaggie.com. The
Clothilde Smocking Dress from Wati's
Spring/Summer 2012 collection is a big seller in
small as well as tween sizes, reports owner and
designer Wati Grossman. Made of fine cotton voile,
the versatile item sports embroidery at the chest,
and comfortable shirring at the sleeve and a high
waist for a shape-flattering silhouette. The dress
can be worn as is, with contrasting Wati leggings
($14), and is ideal over a bathing suit. (Fits
sizes 4 to 12 years; $26, wholesale.) For more
information, call 650 224-7478, or visit
watidesign.com.
Hey,
sailors! Boys and girls staying on-trend with the
never hotter nautical look will insist on
Little
English's
Kiki Appliqué Dress in breezy red and
striped seersucker with the jaunty anchor
appliqué (6 months to 10 years; $28
wholesale), and the Andrew Appliqué Bubble
that buttons at the shoulder (6 to 24 months; $25).
Buyers grab your pens; reorders are inevitable. For
more information, call 859-258-2120 ext. 104, or
visit littleenglish.com.
Buyers
are finding Lemon
Love Lime's
Spring 2012 collection, well, frilling. That's in
frills and ruffles galore and sherbet tones, like
the nature-inspired appliqué on the coral
Seahorse top ($24 wholesale), worn with the ruffled
skirt ($29). Boys join in the fun with Gnu Brand's
Shark Tee ($16) and cotton denim shorts ($17).
(Girls sizes 2 to 10 years; boys sizes 2 to 7
years.) For more information, call 630-260-7885, or
visit lemonloveslime.com.
Dipali Patwa, owner and designer at
Masala
Baby,
reports a great Spring 2012 season with "a lot of
our styles selling out." One ingenious buyers'
favorite is the Tutu Dress that updates the
ballerina styling with a fitted bodice in a bold,
indigo colored Ikat design and soft, tiered skirt
made buoyant with plenty of tulle ($28
wholesale).
For boys, understated pieces such as the Saffron
Chambray Tunic with signature stitch detail at the
collar, placket and hem ($18) and clean lined
Chambray shorts ($18) are winners. (Girls' and
boys' garments fit 2 to 10 years.) For more
information, call 917-331-1766, or visit
masalababy.com.
These
three pieces from Tom
& Drew's
new girls' Spring/Summer 2012 Olivia & Ollie
line, mix a ladylike silk blouse ($34 wholesale),
vintage floral printed leggings in subdued tones
($16), and an edgy sequined jacket ($50). In other
words, the look has it all! (Fits 2T to 8 years.)
For more information, call 917-553-6009, or visit
tomanddrewboys.com.
For an occasion as singular as a Christening,
parents want a gown and accessories that are
elegant, beautifully made and can be personalized.
Kathleen Lagas, owner and designer at
Precious
& Few,
thinks the perfect item is the Heirloom Coat Dress
($144 wholesale) and buyers agree. The Coat Dress
features button closures at the neckline and is
worn over a fine cotton slip detailed with pleating
and lace on the collar, sleeves and hem. A matching
bonnet with lace trim and satin ribbons complete
the set. The pieces are available in pure white
linen or ivory silk, and can be monogrammed with
block or script initials. For more information,
call 917-945-0954, or visit preciousfew.com.
Playful fabric mixing and an insistence on quality
manufacturing in the USA makes Maisonnette
girls' and boys' clothing ideal for any occasion.
The folks at Maisonnette believe that every child
is unique and childhood should be celebrated
boldly. (Fits 6 months to 6X; $14-$33 wholesale.
For more information call 760-730-5447, or visit
maisonnetteoceanside.com.
A
little Sixties' mod, a little 1930's flapper, the
Luca Dress ($33 wholesale) from Hudson
Threads'
Spring 2012 collection sports an arresting print
and a flirty skirt meant for dancing. No wonder
it's a favorite among tween buyers. (Fits 4 to 16
years.) For more information, call 914-481-1113, or
visit hudsonthreads.com. Happy
is the baby who wears Nosilla
Organics'
Bubble Romper in the cheerful signature Red Foliage
print (fits 3-18 months; $15 wholesale). Designer
and owner Allison Grace thought out every detail
from the micro gathers at the bodice, lettuce-edge
trim and easy on-and-off snap opening and back
gusset. For more information, call 866-480-6145, or
visit nosillaorganics.com.
Twirly
Girl's Marvelous
Maxi Dress ($30.50-$32.50 wholesale) sports several
fun stripes and a skirt cut with enough width to
promise lots of "twirlability." The Maxi Dress
pairs tie-dye, polka dots and more! But what do
buyers love the most about the piece? It's two
dresses in one. That's right, wear it one way on
Friday; on Saturday, reverse the dress for a new
look. (Fits 2T to 14 years.) For more
information, call 888-572-7774 ext. 1, or visit
TwirlyGirlShop.com.
Don't
let the name fool you. Wobabybasics
are more than basic. The collar on buyers' favorite
ultra soft organic cotton kimono Style
Short-Sleeved Bodysuit (3 to 18 months; $14
wholesale), shown in a lovely shade of robin's egg
blue, has decorative stitching (elegant peeking
from a sweater) and criss-crosses in front for
added warmth. There is no wrong way to wear the
company's signature reversible 4-Way-To-Wear Maxi
Dress - front, back, inside out - featuring ruffled
hem, keyhole opening, and stretchy collar (12 to 6
years; $25.50). For more information, visit
wobabybasics.com.
Here are just a few reasons buyers shout
"magnificent!" for Magnificent
Baby's
luxuriously soft cotton Circus Days & Stars
Gown: no over-the-head design, magnetic closings
that press together so there's no fumbling with
snaps, elastic bottom for added warmth, lead free,
phthalate free, and that print! (One size, $15
wholesale.) For more information, call
917-338-7475, or visit magnificentbaby.com.
