Mixed
Up Clothing's
Sonia Kang's successful formula of working
bright, timely prints with chic shapes got a
whole lotta love from buyers. One spring-summer
2014 favorite: The Indian-Inspired Tunic Dress
pops in gorgeous shades of gold, sky and hot
pink. (Fits 2T to 8 years, $14-$28 wholesale.)
For more information, visit mixedupclothing.com.
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Fantastic patterns
and rich vibrant colors make it a stellar
spring-summer 2014 season for Submarine.
You won't find a prettier or more carefully
conceived suit than this lovely tulip-strewn
maillot with gathered pleats along a curved
center seam and a playful "corsage." For more
information, call 305-931-4196, or visit
submarinekids.com.br.
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Buyers loved this
dress from Mim-Pi's
spring-summer 2014 collection for good reason.
The pattern is timely, pleats falling from the
dropped-waist soften the modern shape, the
sleeve details are reminiscent of Indian
headdresses, and the color! It's a winner for
color alone. (Fits 6 months to 10 years. Contact
manufacturer for pricing.) For more information,
call 407-492-8361, or visit mim-pi.com.
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Bold tones,
Sixties' influences and nature-driven graphics,
such as the rainbow-colored zebra and
sequin-embellished cheetah on these
Me
Too spring-summer
2014 pieces, were hits with buyers. (Fits NB to
10 years, $6.50-$25 wholesale.) For more
information, call 514-382-6501, or visit
metoo.dk,
creationsrobo.com.
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Made in the U.S.
from European linen, the dresses in
Harper
Kids'
spring-summer 2014 collection possess an easy
femininity with deep ruffles, full skirts with
high/low hemlines, and timely touches such as
peplums. Designer Ashley LaBelle favors woven
stripes in a variety of widths and colors that
range from soft pastels, such as the Cascade
Dress, to the rich earth tones of the Evalynn
Dress. (Fits 12 months to 8 years; $35-$37
wholesale.) For more information, call
414-731-1416, or visit harperkidsclothing.com.
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While designer
JoAnne Yamamoto at Mimi
& Maggie is
the queen of pattern and color mixing, some of
her best-selling spring-summer 2014 styles
include solid pieces. Buyers' favorites include
the Joy Dress (worn with Tranquil leggings),
that offers plenty of textural interest with
detailed crocheted work in the back and the
skirt's three deep tiers. (Fits 2T to 14. Dress:
$29-$33 wholesale, Leggings: $17-$19.) For more
information, call 323-264-0200, or visit
mimiandmaggie.com.
(buyers'
pick) Buyers favored
playful and pretty dresswear at Deux
par Deux. Here,
the loose bright pink dress for little girls,
with a deep, asymmetrical polka dot hem; a
perfect dress to spin in. (Fits 6 months to 6
years, $27-$29 wholesale.) For more information,
call 866-557-2222, or visit deuxpardeux.com.
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What happens when
the right pattern meets the right shape? This
chic bikini from Planet
Sea. And if
there's a way to give a preppy look a bit of
flash appeal, these two-pieces are the answer.
(Fits 6 months to 16, $22-$26 wholesale.) For
more information, call 305-345-6559, or visit
planet-sea.com.
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pick)
Eliane
et Lena's
interpretations of the trends always seem fresh
and personal, the colors have impact without
being garish, and, while the details are
numerous, they don't seem arbitrary. A
spring-summer 2014 piece on the bold side is the
striped dress that blends nautical and floral
with dramatic stripes and pretty appliqué
on the front and back ($29.50 wholesale). All
styles fit 2 to 14 years. For more information,
call 480-619-5515, or visit elianeetlena-usa.com.
(editor's
pick) Janel Andersen's
Nohi
Kids' organic
cotton, bamboo viscose sportswear is colored in
sophisticated yet happy tones and printed with
patterns kids can connect to. Here, dusty blue
and plum and a shape-making gathered waistband
take the spring-summer 2014 pony print dress
from school to dinner. (Fits NB to 8 years,
$4.75-$21 wholesale.) For more information, call
415-271-8924, or visit nohikids.com.
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Fabulous patterns
and a timely shape made Stella
Industries' Miami
dress a spring-summer 2014 best seller.
Available in two sizes and with two different
stripes, the dress is appropriate - and exciting
- on toddlers through tweens (shown here). Fits
4 to 16, $22-$23 wholesale). For more
information, call or visit stellaindustries.com.
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pick)
Dresses with real
presence were spring-summer 2014 best sellers
for Lorraine Kitsos at Redfish
Kids. Here, the
bright Lucky Dress with the obi was a favorite,
and for good reason: every detail - from the
lush, dramatic floral pattern to the way the
black trim creates an electric outline around
the shape, and how well the small-print sash
defines the waist and enhances the larger print
- is just a lesson in great design. (Fits 1-10,
$35 wholesale.) For more information, call
800-862-2608, or visit redfishkidsclothing.com.
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Loose shapes, an
understated palette, Liberty prints and couture
fabrications made Milan-based Amelia's
spring-summer 2014 collection soar this season.
Buyers' favorites include the Mirta ($49
wholesale) working the season's hot color:
coral, and an easy, right-for-the-beach shape.
(Fits NB to 8 years.) For more information, call
the drew-ny.com
showroom at 718-232-0012, or visit
ameliamilano.it.
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Buyers on the hunt
for clean lines and fresh colors favor several
garments in Malley
& Co.'s
spring-summer 2014 groups. Pastel shades and fun
Oxford Patchwork designs, such as Livi G's
A-line with side ruffles and sunshine yellow
cording (3 months to 6X, $34-$39 wholesale) is a
hit. For more information, call 972-840-6433, or
visit malleyandco.com.
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pick)
Djaknemala
uses the bubble-shaped dress as a canvas for
arresting graphics. A spring-summer 2014
favorite, out of several great prints, is
"Flight" for its mod pink and pimento
combination and peace-inspiring bird. (Fits 2 to
10, $24 wholesale.) For more information, call
212-801-2387, or visit threadshowroom.com.
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Gabriela Mavros,
designer at Pimalinda,
had success with two spring-summer 2014 dresses
that are perfect for special occasions and
beyond: A bright red, tiered piece edged and
detailed in gold, and a neutral knit embellished
with beads (shown here). Both pieces fit sizes
12 months to 6 years and are crafted with 100
percent Peruvian Pima cotton for a soft hand and
elegant drape ($32-$38 wholesale.) For more
information, call 210-827-9600, or visit
pimalinda.com.
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pick)
Ikat-inspired
patterns combined with tulle were a
spring-summer 2014 hit for Masala
Baby, reports
Ginger Dhaliwal at the Tiny
Ginger Showroom in
New York. The unusual pairing, seen here on the
Anna Floral Tutu Dress, appealed to buyers who
want a timely as well as feminine look. (Fits 12
months to 10 years, approximately $26-$30
wholesale.) For more information, call
646-645-9773, or visit masalababy.com.
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Maria
Frallicciardi at Elephantito
produced a collection for spring-summer 2014
that blends classic with modern and makes
tried-and-true pink look cutting edge. I can't
imagine any girl, regardless of her style, not
wanting to pop on one of these fresh, rose-toned
print frocks. Each piece is so easy, looks so
fresh, and with touches such as a wide zipper
down the back, utterly timely. (3 months to 12
years, $29-$36 wholesale.) For more information,
call 888-776-9541, or visit elephantito.com.
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Heather Rubino at
Teacup
Tots in Atlanta is
in luck with the Faboo
Too! Collection.
Bright, fresh prints such as Starfish on the Rea
Dress and the green awning stripe on the Mopsy
Skirt are receiving raves from spring-summer
2014 buyers (2T to 12, dress and skirt: $29.50
wholesale). Candy-colored swimsuits from
Floatimini,
a collection of swimwear and cover-ups with a
vintage twist, make buyers happy too (6 months
to 8 years, approximately $20). For more
information, call 770.670.1418, or visit
teacuptots.com.
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pick)
Fresh as
strawberries and cream, sweet as a vanilla-iced
cupcake comes Isobella
& Chloe's
Sweet Caroline, a group of dresses and outfits
that give a big thumbs up to the girly girl, and
a nod to the spring-summer 2014 season's hottest
pattern: tie-dye. (Fits 3 months to 14, $22-$28
wholesale). (designer's preview) For her
spring-summer 2014 collection, Servane
Barrau continues
her MiniMe ensembles for 18-inch dolls that
match outfits in her collections. Influenced by
Dr. Seuss, the look-at-me-now dress looks great
on the big doll and her baby. Just think how
charming the little ones and their matching
dolls will look at spring parties! (Girls
apparel: 12 months to 10 years, $12-$29.50
wholesale. Dolls clothing: one size, $7.50-$17.)
For more information, visit servanebarrau.com.
(designer's preview)
