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FALL/WINTER
2011 DESIGNERS' BEST
SELLERS
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Buyers are gaga over Cute
Beltz's
new, exclusive fun animal prints for fall. They adore
the pizzazz of the whimsical Pink Leopard Belt and the
Giraffe Belt (fits 12 months - 6 years; $7.50
wholesale); each accessory available with either a
D-ring or signature Velcro closure. Several belt
patterns are suitable for girls and boys. For more
information, call 347-982-8234 or visit
cutebeltz.com.
A Fall 2011
best seller from the delightful CeCeCo
collection,
is this soft cotton knit in the season's hottest
shades: gray and plum. Thanks to the flirty
double-bows, the dress (fits NB to 4 years, $29
wholesale) needs no accessories, just a pair of tights
and a cute pair of shoes. For more information, call
732-888-9998, or visit cececo.com.
The
finishing touch to a girl's outfit is a hair accessory
from Kula
Klips'
best selling Fall 2011 collection. Owner and designer
Ashley Fraser-Sexsmith offers grosgrain and ribbon
alligator clips as well as hundreds of felt designs in
a range of styles, so there's a look for every little
fashionista (approximately $4 wholesale). To order,
call 780-641-2713, or visit kulaklips.com.
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Pattern
and frills be damned. Buyers are gobbling up
Go
Gently Baby's
Fall 2011 organic cotton French Terry pieces, that
feature one important detail - the oversized pocket in
the generously cut Pocket Sweatshirt and Pocket Pants
- for instance. The palette of solid tones mixes with
everything in a child's closet, and the hand of the
goods is substantial and dreamily soft. (Fits sizes 3
months to 4 years, $24 each, wholesale.) For more
information, call 310-980-1104, or visit
gogentlybaby.com.
Lorraine Kitsos of Redfish
Kids
is having great success with her Fall 2011 collection
of "clothing for kids with courage." Kitsos defines
the word: "Courage to express one's sense of
individuality with a strong confidant voice - to live
life with gusto!" Two outfits that optimize her
definition: the Organic Bamboo/Cotton Unisex Hoodie
(fits 6 mos. to 14 years, $19 wholesale) worn under
the Signature Gallery Dress (fits ages 1 to 8 years,
$35) in sophisticated neutral tones. Next year, a girl
can wear the dress as a smock over tights or jeans.
Another elegant outfit that works as well for girls as
it does for boys, is the Simon Says Pant in Black
Denim (fits ages 1 to 8 years, $24) and Simon Says
vest ($22) with the Organic "Courage" scarf ($12). The
outfit fits ages 1 to 8 years. For more information,
call 800-862-2608, or visit redfishkidsclothing.com.
Fans
of the Pimalinda
collection have fallen for the Bubble Corn group of
simply shaped pieces made of 100 percent Peruvian Pima
cotton, reports designer Gabriela Mavros. Their
favorite item in the Fall 2011 collection is this
playful number ($32-$35 wholesale) with the bouncy
textured bubble knit and a flirty bow at the waist.
(Fits sizes 2 to 6 years.) For more information,
call 210-827-9600, or visit pimalinda.com.
She's
all girl but likes an occasional afternoon of
touch-football? The designers at Ooh!
La, La! Couture
have just the piece for her day of play. For little
girls in touch with their sporty sides, buyers are
scooping up the Fall 2011 Varsity Dress. One part
football jersey, one part tutu, it's all together
perfect. (Fits 12 months to 14 years, $34-$40
wholesale). For more information, call 631-478-5641 or
631-220-5612; oohlalaouture.com.
Why
organic? "You grew your little one organically, so why
add chemicals now?" is the thinking behind
Finn
+ Emma,
a collection of 100 percent GOTS certified organic
garments for infants. Buyers are responding to the
Fall 2011 collection's sparkling lilac, gray, pale
blue and pumpkin palette as well as the elegant
patterns. Three hot pieces are the boy's Scooter
Kimono Top ($12.50 wholesale) with the wool felt
applique and the mix-with-everything striped pants
($10). Little sister looks sweet in the Bodysuit with
hand-embroidered flower and felt applique ($12). Her
adorable Rattle Mouse Booties ($18) are hand knit at a
women's collective in Peru. For more information, call
888-763-6264, or visit finnandemma.com.
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adore choices and Llum's
Fall
2011 collection offers plenty of them. For modernists
who want clean lines and rich color, there's the
Mondrian ($35.50 unlined, $37.50 lined, wholesale), a
playful take on Yves Saint Laurent's 60's classic.
Retailers who love flirty shapes and plenty of
patterns, can opt for the Reversible Dirndl Skirt
($29.50) that switches from a vibrant stripe to a soft
cotton flannel houndstooth. How's that for options?
(Fits sizes 2T to 12 years.) For more information,
call 877-774-5586, or visit llum.com.
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Athletic
wear buyers demand a lot from manufacturers. Not only
must the garments they purchase have a flattering fit
and trend-conscious color, but they have to
offer breathable, long-lasting comfort on
the soccer field or tennis court as well. Buyers find
what they're looking for in Zio
Sport's
Fall 2011 Girl's Tech Fleece Hoodie ($20 wholesale) in
Jelly Pink/Candy FlossPink, a vivid color that works
with every complexion. The hoodie is 100 percent
light-weight ZioPoly Fleece with small-hole mesh for
breathability. (Fits sizes 4 to 16 years.) For more
information, call 866-623-7844, or visit
ziosport.
It's a season of ruffles and jewels, glimmering Lurex
and all things girly at Saurette.
Designer Lisa Kanouse reports big sales for her
elegant Frankie Sweater Dress in black with silk
georgette trim ($28 wholesale) and the luxurious Belle
Sweater Dress with a triple flounce of silk georgette
ruffles ($33). (Fits 2 to 8 years.) For more
information call 646-729-3528, or visit
saurette.net.
Buyers
look to Mack
& Co.
for more than the average parka and double-breasted
coat. For Fall/Winter 2011 designer Gerri Mack offers
lots of specialty touches such as asymmetrical
detailing, glamorous faux furs, and lean quilted looks
with unusual stitching. Two buyers' favorites are the
Leopard coat with chic bubble hem and bright rosette
trim (fits 12 months to 6X, $28-$32 wholesale) and the
classic Holiday coat (fits 3 months to 6X, $30-$34)
enlivened by a strand of pearls and richly ruffled
collar. Call 510-533-6585, or visit
mackandco.com.
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Maria Frallicciardi, Elephantio's
designer, cites the traditional-with-a-twist Smocked
Shirt Dress as a best seller for Fall 2011 (fits 12
months to 8 years, $33.50 wholesale). The fully-lined,
Pima Cotton frock, in a lively Liberty floral, sports
a "Mao" collar, puffed sleeves, a smocked bodice and
charming grosgrain bows. For more information, call
305-361-0128, or visit elephantito.com.
Children
wearing Masala
Baby's
fall garments want to "put on gold bangles, twirl
around the trees or break out in a Bollywood song,"
says Dipali Patwa, the company's president. For Fall
2011, two buyers' favorites are the infant Aara
Medallion two-piece set (fits 3 to 24 months, $26
wholesale) with its fun A-line shape and gathered
detail; and, inspired by a vintage Persian textile,
the Suzani Dress (fits 1 to 10 years, $24) is the
choice for the chic older sister. For more
information, call 888-306-6269, or visit
masalababy.com.
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The
thinking behind Camille
& Sophie's
Fall 2011 collection is if you're going with neutrals,
make them sophisticated. That's why their black, white
and gray color-blocked Chess Dress ($23-$26 wholesale)
and Ruffles T-shirt ($12.50-$14.50) and Ruffles Skirt
($19-$23) are such a hit with upscale boutiques. Pop
on the well-priced pieces and girls look elegant and
ready for any casual occasion. (Fits ages 4 to 14
years.) For more information, call 646-290-5680, or
visit camillesophie.com.
What
never goes out of style? Pink and classic shapes.
Little
English,
a collection of separates for buyers who appreciate
tradition with a twist, offers plenty of both. Buyers
have been especially receptive to the fresh fuchsia
shade of the Caroline Dress (2T to 10 years, $28
wholesale) and Caroline Romper (6 to 24 months, $26)
both in ultra-soft fine-whale corduroy. Looking sweet
is the soft flannel Bishop Top and Pant Set (2T to 6
years, $32) with the delicate smocked neckline and
comfy corduroy bootleg pants. For more information,
call 859-258-2120, or visit littleenglish.com.
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Some
buyers prefer clean lines and a subdued color palette,
others can't get enough of frills and vivid color. For
the latter group, there's L'orange,
a freewheeling, bring-on-the-color collection of
dresses and separates. One top seller for Fall 2011,
is the Vibrant Print Mixed Ruffled Layer Dress ($38
wholesale), a combination of a velour solid and mixed,
bows and ruffled patterns in the season's
trend-forward magenta and rose combination. (Fits
sizes 2T to 10 years.) For more information, call
203-329-0719 ext. 1, or visit fromage-lorange.com.
Buyers
catering to bohemian babes are falling for designer
Donna Prescott's twist on the tutu skirt ($22-$26
wholesale) from her Young
Colors'
Fall 2011 Patchwork collection. Donna suggests pairing
the playful bottom with the soft interlock Scrunch
T-shirt ($11-$16) and accenting the look with a
Crocheted Floral Pin ($2.50). (Fits sizes 12 months to
14 years.) For more information, call 719-539-3812, or
visit youngcolors.com.
Buyers
are busy picking Adooka
Organics'
fruit and flowers. Designer/owner Anne MacGilvray
colored her Fall 2011 collection of supersoft organic
separates in berry and plum tones, dug in the garden
for the charming pattern, and came up with the
Wildflower dress ($27 wholesale), tulip-edged in deep
purple, and the slightly belled triple-frilled Ruffle
Pant ($18). For more information, call 614-657-7248 or
visit adooka.com.
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few best sellers from Sophie Jaworski's
Sierra
Julian
collection for Fall 2011 are the stunning Balzo coat
with its resplendent peacock like faux fur ($145-$155
wholesale) and European-influenced sportswear
separates for both sexes. The boy looks
effortlessly pulled together in the Bolso white
button-down shirt ($36-38) worn beneath the
graphic-patterned Bocata knit vest ($40-$42) and
narrow Bandito black corduroy pants ($34-$36). His
date can attend any dressy event in the Bergamo Coat
($85-$95 wholesale) paired with the shimmering
sequined Balletto Dress ($85-$95). (Fits girls 2 to 16
years and boys 2 to 12 years.) For more information,
call 212-359-9531 or visit sierrajulian.com.
Designer
Patricia Cammareri reports strong sales of her
A.Bird
Fall
2011 collection. Buyers are pairing the sophisticated
Muse Jacket ($70 wholesale), with its stunning ruffled
closure, with the whimsical, dot-happy Ayla Bloomer
($30) for a modern yet playful take on the suit. (Fits
12 months to 10 years.) For more information, call
904-710-3549, or visit abirdbaby.com.
Dress
designer Jordi Perez of Sophie
Catalou
knows how to mix patterns without going overboard, and
touches such as unusual gathers and stitch-work make the
items special. For Fall 2011, buyers are crazy for mix of
materials and the detailed embroidery on the Brigitte
dress in the season's hottest neutral: gray. (Fits 12
months to 12 years, wholesale $30-$32) To order, call
201-683-4603, or visit sophiecatalou.com.
Buyers
are happy with SnoPea's
Fall 2011 Happy Plaids Group. One example of the
multi-piece collection, is the Double Tee Pant Set
featuring the overlay tee - one piece that looks like two
- with an adorable dog motif, and coordinating,
bright-as-sunshine plaid pants. (Fits 6 to 24 months, $19
wholesale). Call 212-594-0295, or visit
snopeawear.com.
With
a name like Pineapple
Kiss,
could a collection be anything but whimsical and bright?
Indeed not. Designer Diana Nygren's Fall 2011 collection
is pattern driven and meant to play in, making it a big
draw for buyers and the kids they buy for. Case in point:
the heart-patterned turtleneck ($16 wholesale) with
contrasting stitching worn with floral print corduroy
pants ($21) that coordinate not match. Matching is so
over! (Fits sizes 12 months to 8 years.) Call
617-461-5646, or visit pineapplekiss.com.
Can clothing
be romantic and modern? Well, yes. Just look at buyers'
favorite pieces from Neige
's Fall
2011 collection. The Devon soft Jersey top ($21
wholesale) and the Francine Twill Pants ($37) are lean
with little decoration; the Ambrosia Tiered Top ($31) has
nostalgic charm, while the monochromatic color palette
keeps the outfit contemporary. That's modern….and
romantic. (Fits ages 6 months to 12 years). Call
715-58-7751, or visit neigeclothing.com.
Baby
CZ,
one of the cleanest of modern children's collections,
jumped into a party dress line with aplomb - that's a
plum, a cherry, purples and lush pinks, too. The
Katherine Dress, for example, is shown in berry smocked
silk taffeta with a buoyant full skirt (fits 2-8 years,
$100-$110 wholesale). Even sweeter for Fall 2011, is the
Rachel Dress in Wiltshire Berry Liberty print cotton with
a Peter Pan collar and a sash that ties in a big bow in
back (3 mos. to 8 years, $85-$105). Call 212-580-5190, or
visit babycz.com.
Marilyn
Tov's
Parisian-inspired, Fall 2011 collection is charming
buyers. They love the subtle, earthy tones; the
carefully chosen, feminine details; and the luxurious
fabrications. One example of a designer who knows how
to find one touch and work it, is the dusty pink
Berengere dress ($59) that turns a ruffle into art.
The dotted Honorine Cape ($66, wholesale) is a chic
way of adding a touch of drama to the quiet pieces.
(Fits ages 2 to 10 years.) For more information, visit
marilyntov.com.
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Buyers are
raving for Malley
& Co.'s
Fall 2011 Livi G Collection. Favorites are the easy
French Terry swing tops and jersey leggings in the
always popular fuchsia and gray combination (fits 2T
to 12 years; $32-$35 wholesale). Black, a color that's
hot this season, looks fresh with a bright pink border
and pin-on flower (fits 12 months to 6X; $31-$35
wholesale).
Manufactured in Texas from imported fabric, the
lovely Malley Too's Pink Rosebud Dress in jersey and
tulle, was featured on ABC News' recent 'Made in
America' challenge (fits 4 to 16 years; $54-$56). For
more information, call 972-840-6433, or visit
malleyandco.com.
When you hear the word "autumnal" what colors do you
imagine? I think of gold, olive, cocoa, red, and
pumpkin. Great colors, of course, but another tone
that enlivens the mix is always welcome. Take a look
at the celadon in Beau
Beaux's
Patchwork Dress ($24, wholesale) and Corduroy Pants
($11). Suddenly, the usual seasonal round up looks
fresh. I'd go as far as to say it sparkles. According
to designer Amor Owens, buyers are as impressed with
the palette - as well as the easy shapes and
merchandising - as I am.
(Fits sizes 2 to 12 years.) For more information, call
678-467-9241, or visit beaubeaux.com.
Mary
Morrison of Mooncakes
Baby
& Gifts,
a collection known for cotton knit infantwear in
whisper soft colors, unleashed her inner diva this
fall. One piece buyers are crazy for, is the
Pink-Licorice Twist Pettiskirt, a confection of a
skirt made with no less than 35 yards of silky soft
chiffon. An elastic waistband and an inner spandex
lining ensure comfortable wearing. (Fits 3 months to 6
years; $22-$23 wholesale.) Call 800-771-1617 or visit
moon-cakes.com.
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Designer/owner
Ary of Stella
Industries
says buyers are wild for two pieces in the Fall 2011
collection with strikingly different styles: the
tailored, military-influenced Beyonce and the
delightfully theatrical, flower-packed Betsy. Each
garment can be dressed up or down and is ideal for
everything but the most formal occasion. (Fits 12
months to 16 years, $26-$30 wholesale.) Call
213-627-2676, or visit stellaindustries.com.
Barely
there shades, couture fabrications and an aesthetic
that's pure romance define Enchanted
Enfant's
Fall 2011 collection. Designer Michele Brule's buyers
love the elegant brocade Estelle coat lined in champagne
silk charmeuse ($149.99 wholesale) and the Josephine Silk
Empire Dress ($119). With tights and boots, the garments
have an edge; swap the tights for sheerer legwear and the
boots for metallic Mary Janes, and the pieces would have
looked right at home at a certain royal wedding. (Fits
sizes 2 to 8 years.) Call 800-738-7418, or visit
enchantedenfant.com.
Cupcakes
and Pastries'
designer Inshi Khanna is known for taking risks. She
isn't afraid of mixing unexpected tones, and, if an
embellishment has a touch of glitz, she adds it. For Fall
2011, buyers are responding to the Knit Top's ($16
wholesale) saturated colors, gathered neckline and
crystal buttons and the retro-printed skirt brightened
with strands of black sequins and flirty tulle hem ($29).
(Fits 2T to 12 years.) For more information, call
818-998-8039, or visit cupcakesandpastries.com.
Originally
published July 1, 2011
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