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(Coral Gables, FL) Babies make the world go round...inspire tiny toes to think globally! Mary Morrison, founder of Mooncakes, announces the new infant line launch at the California Gift Show in Los Angeles, July 17-20, 2004. Come see this beautiful collection designed for worldly lil' emperors and empresses! (New York, NY) Every little girl wants to dress up and look pretty, and now it is easier than ever with the new line of hair accessories by fashion designer Natalia Berg Nielsen of A.I. Design, Inc. (Portland, OR) Sleek, sophisticated and stylish are just a few of the things that POSH BABY is known for. Now add practical to that list, as the company lends its chic touch to a diaper bag that Hollywood's new Mums and newcomers alike love! (New York, NY) Olivia, the piglet with panache and star of the award-winning children's book series by Ian Falconer, officially joins the 2004 back-to-school season in a new collection of fun and irresistible backpacks. Silver Lining Productions has signed on Little Packrats, a boutique manufacturer of children's soft accessories, to develop Olivia backpacks in a range of styles and price points. The new collection will debut at the 2004 New York International Gift Fair from August 14-18. (Kyle, TX) What do Demi Moore, Christina Applegate, and Kari Wuhrer all have in common? They all have pieces from Glamajama's line of playfully studded clothing for women, dogs, and babies. (Toms River, NJ) Patty Baiano, designer of Butterfly Kisses Private Collection, has joined creative forces with Susan Sharp-Marino, designer of the famous Dorissa collection. The collaboration between the two designers has led to the launch of Butterfly Kisses for Dorissa, a collection of casual coordinated separates for girls in sizes 12m through girls' 12. (Frisco, TX) My Vintage Baby, Inc., the couture clothes line known for its use of authentic vintage fabrics and unique design, announced this month that it will be launching two new divisions under the My Vintage Baby label. This announcement comes on the coattails of a stellar debut season. (Brussels) The new formula adopted by KID'S FASHION BRUSSELS has been very well received. Concentrated over two days instead of three previously, the Belgian children's and junior fashion fair engendered noticeably more sustained activity. (Brussels) Brussels Fashion Fairs, the company that organizes Kid's Fashion (children's and junior fashion), and Comexpo Paris, one of the largest organizers of international fairs in France, have signed a draft agreement with a view to strengthening the fair's impact worldwide while, at the same time, strengthening and supporting it in its joint role as a Euroregional show. (Los Angeles) Jeeto! today introduced two fresh additions to their clothing collections with designs that read 'No Peanuts, Please!' and 'Dairy & Egg Free'. (Cabot, VT) The mood at Zutano for Spring/Summer 2005 is upbeat and fresh, lead by a profusion of bright, exuberant colors and an explosion of cheerful prints, according to Uli Belenky, Creative Director. (Hartsdale, NY) The U.S. importer (Children at Play) for Emile et Rose reports that the apparel line has been noted for exceptional retail performance in the U.K. According to a recent issue of Drapers Magazine, Emile et Rose is a best selling children's brand among specialty store retailers. (Austin, TX) Hold Everything! My Baby Box is all the rage this season. Made of sturdy timeless wood with an iron branded logo, My Baby Box is big enough to hold albums, a favorite outfit, hospital bracelet, baby's favorite book and other memories and mementos precious enough to preserve for years to come. (New York, NY) WallCandy Arts has branched out into the teen/tween market with its new product called DottiLicious. Each kit consists of about 80 multi-colored dots of varying sizes that can be layered or used alone. (Neptune, NJ) Sugar Plum, Inc. announces plans to redesign their New Your City showroom at 112 W 34th St. The redesign is the result of the company's recent acquisition of the famous "Dorissa" label and their desire to present a fresh and fun new shopping environment for buyers. (Washington, D.C.) Online sales sped past the $100-billion-mark in 2003, surpassing all industry expectations. According to The State of Retailing Online 7.0, an annual Shop.org study conducted by Forrester Research of 150 retailers, 2003 online retail sales jumped 51 percent to $114 billion. The study also reported that online sales represent 5.4 percent of all retail sales.* Shop.org is a division of the National Retail Federation. (South Windsor, CT) Sophie & Lili, an e-commerce and wholesale company launched in May, 2004, has introduced a line of clothing for little girls that uses simple shapes and stylish fabrics to create fashionable girls clothes that satisfy both mother and daughter alike. By combining quality fabrics with sophisticated patterns and smart color schemes, Sophie & Lili offers a fresh alternative to typical young girls clothing, appropriate for the beach, barbecue or birthday party. (Brussels) An entire year of children's and junior fashion will be unveiled at this June's KID'S FASHION BRUSSELS. Before the new spring-summer 2005 collections are revealed to the trade there will be a fashion show to present the autumn-winter 2004/2005 collections to the general public. (Dallas) The Southwestern Shoe Travelers Association in conjunction with Dallas Market Center are hosting a shoe event and trade show in the FashionCenterDallas @ The World Trade Center in Dallas, TX. This event will be held concurrently with the women's and children's apparel and accessory market: August 19 -23, 2004. (New York) Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase certain assets of RL Childrenswear Company LLC, its licensee for childrenswear in the United States, Canada and Mexico. (Boca Raton, FL) Selling fine jewelry for baby and child began in 1997 with exclusive 14 KT. and 18 KT. gold baby pins. To enhance our client service we created a cyber-showroom in 2000 for our wholesale customers. Now with the addition of Agatha Ruiz de la Prada we can offer our stores a strong European brand that can be described best as Tommy Hilfiger meets Carmen Miranda. (New York) The Enterprise Center, a division of the Fashion Institute of Technology, in conjunction with Creative Ladies, a design collective, will host a premier sale of one-of-a-kind and limited edition children's wear, women's wear, men's wear, accessories and jewelry, in addition to fine and decorative arts. (New York) New York based Lollytogs, Ltd., a leading supplier of children's apparel announces today that it has acquired the Healthtex business of VF Playwear, Inc. a subsidiary of VF Corporation. VF Playwear manufactures and markets children's clothing. Major brands under the VF Playwear banner that have been acquired by Lollytogs include Healthtex(TM), HTX(TM) and Our Girl by Healthtex(TM). (Washington, DC) Andrea's Beau, LLC, a leading high-end girls' accessories designer, once again raises the bar with its launch of an on-line ordering system for retailers as well as exciting new offerings for fall/winter 2004. (Cabot, VT) Zutano has created a brand new plush character to represent its Velour (spelled "Velure" for its irresistibly luxurious appeal) line of clothing. (Austin, TX) for Mercy's sake, inc., an online children's furnishings and baby clothes designer, announced a licensing agreement with Oopsy daisy, Fine Art for Kids, of San Diego. (Portland, OR) I Made That Corporation announces three do-it-yourself kits that allow kids to build and decorate their own functional furniture. "A stool, table, and toy cart are three products every child needs and uses daily," says Jennifer Humberston, co-founder of the company. "You can't believe how excited and proud kids get about a piece of furniture they made themselves." |
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