It's
a season of change at Appanman.
"We went back to the drawing board, hiring new
design staff and keeping the process very
focused," says owner Lynn Husum. The evolving
collection now includes custom-designed allover
patterns, new silhouettes and merchandising
options, sure to please Appaman's loyal
clientele. One sophisticated new pattern is the
Dot, an ikat-like print that energizes a classic
A-line. (Fits 3 months to 10 years. Contact
manufacturer for pricing.) To see the entire
collection, visit booth 2009 at the upcoming
Children's Club. For more information, call
212-460-5480, or visit appaman.com.
(designer preview)
Bali-based
Spinach
Mafia makes their
second showing at the upcoming Children's Club
(booth 2530). Designer Claudia Horlin-Smith, who
creates and manufactures the apparel and sandals
in Bali, offers Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, a
spring-summer 2015 collection of tie-dyed
swimsuits, dresses and cover-ups in bright tones
as well as elegant indigo and white. Embellished
leather sandals complete the look. (Apparel:
Fits 6 to 14 years. $24-$36 wholesale. Leather
Sandals: Fits 9-4.5. $29-$32.50.) For more
information, visit spinachmafia.com.
(designer preview)
Attention bird
watchers! A.Birds'
spring 2015 collection has hatched. Look for
simply shaped tanks and circle skirts in fragile
pastels, and lace dresses that are pure romance.
(Fits 2 to 12 years, $9-$70 wholesale.) To see
the entire collection, visit booth 2007 at the
upcoming Children's Club. For more information,
call or visit abirdbaby.com.
(designer preview)
Milan-based
Amelia
launches a spring 2015 collection that nails
casual elegance. Colored in a sophisticated
palette of pale gray, coral, acid, dusty teal,
khaki and white, the pieces are without
adornment and easy to move in. Some early
favorites include the simple acid colored tank
and tile-print dirndl; a cap sleeved blouse and
simple pleated skirt; and for boys, a delightful
print shirt and narrow cuffed pants in a serene
shade of teal that runs through the line. (Fits
NB to 8 years.) See the collection at the
upcoming Playtime New York. (Contact Drew NY
showroom for prices.) For more information, call
718-232-0012 or visit ameliamilano.it,
drew-ny.com.
(designer
preview)
First Look: For
fans of the Andy
& Evan
collection - that perfect blend of traditional
boyswear and whimsy - the company debuts a new
girls' line with the same panache for
spring-summer 2015. Focusing on comfort and
playful style, the designers employ geometric
and floral prints, and novelty fabrications such
as rosette appliqués, eyelet and
lightweight tweed. The palette includes soft
neutrals with pops of teal, orange, pink and
jewel-tone blues. (Fits NB to 6X. Contact
manufacturer for pricing.) To see the entire
collection, visit booth 3404 at the upcoming
Children's Club show, visit andyandevankids.com
or call 212-967-7908. (designer preview)
FALL-WINTER
2014 FASHION
Netherlands-based
Kidz-Art
takes the bright tones girls adore and turns
them into wearable, well, art. The fall 2014
collection at the Children's
Fashion Lab,
features fantastically flamboyant separates with
embroidered details, perfect for these three
off-to-the-gallery babes. (Fits NB to 12 years,
$10-$24 wholesale.) For more information, call
480-619-5515, or visit childrensfashionlab.com.
(designer preview)
There's
much to admire in Amelia's
fall-winter 2014 collection. The Milan-based
line produced a cohesive group of girls' and
boys' pieces in a rich neutral and spice-spiked
palette. The shapes are as clean as they come;
and textiles, such as boiled wool, stretch
cotton, and printed corduroy lend a sumptuous
note. Among fun, everyday wear, there's a
knockout coat with the wide, rounded shape
popular on women's wear runways.
ameliamilano.it,
drew-ny.com
(editor's pick)
Buyers
have responded enthusiastically to the unique
cotton knit pieces in Joy Cha's Lollipop
Twirl
fall 2014 collection. Heathered knits in warm
tones, such as the August Square Dance Tee worn
with calf-hugging leggings, are buyers'
favorites. (5 to 12 years, $12-$20 wholesale.)
For more information, call 630-260-7885 or visit
lollipoptwirl.com.
(buyers' pick)
A
favorite
piece from Mimi
& Maggie's
fall-holiday 2014 collection is a group that's a
bit unusual for designer JoAnne Yamamoto.
Yamamoto favors saturated tones: deep pumpkin,
indigo, dark reds, and charcoal. For her holiday
Modern Vintage group, she switched gears and
created ethereal pieces in off white, silver and
dusty pink. The lovely Vintage Lace Netting
Dress features layers of sheer netting overlayed
with delicate vintage-like crocheted lace. The
dress is shown here with off-white crocheted
Golden Thread Sweater that multi-tasks as a
shoulder warmer and another layer of interesting
texture. (Fits 12 months to 14 years. Contact
manufacturer for pricing.) For more information,
call 323-264-0200, or visit mimiandmaggie.com.
(editor's pick)
Hot pink trim and
a sparkling mirrored bodice give this charming
fall 2014 dress from Cupcakes
& Pastries
real impact. For more information, call
213-769-8272, or visit cupcakesandpastries.com.
(editor's pick)
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