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NOVEMBER 2005

 

 WallCandy Arts Launches a New Collection of Wall Decor 

(New York) WallCandy Arts is pleased to announce its new collection for 2006.

JP Lizzy Designs Unveils Its Latest Collection of Fashion Forward Diaper Bags, Totes and Purses

(Denver, CO) JP Lizzy (www.jplizzy.com), a fashion forward manufacturer of baby-friendly tote bags and purses is pleased to announce the launch of its winter 2005 collection.

Hollywood Helps South Florida Children Through Make-A-Wish Foundation Program Set Up by Morfs Brand Clothing and Baby Alexandra Boutique

(Palm Beach Gardens, FL) Make-A-Wish Foundation volunteer committee member, Allison Hill, owner of Baby Alexandra children's store in Palm Beach Gardens, partnered with Julie Barger, owner of Morfs Brand Clothing to create an innovative pre-gala event to benefit the South Florida Chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation by enticing Hollywood moms and other celebrities to participate.

NPD Reports Over One-Third of Overweight Children Wear Adult or Junior Size Clothing; New Study Finds Overweight Kids Frustrated with Fit

(Port Washington, NY; November 21, 2005) With nearly one-third of all children in the U.S. considered overweight, finding clothing that fits has become a challenge for overweight kids. According to a new report from leading consumer and retail information company, The NPD Group, mothers of overweight children reported 31 percent of their nine to twelve-year-old boys and 38 percent of girls in this age group are already wearing men's, women's or junior-size apparel.

Fournier Opens First Boutique in La Paz, Bolivia

(La Paz, Bolivia) Fournier will be opening its first boutique in the San Miguel neighborhood on November 15, 2005. The store opens at 4 p.m. to the general public. To celebrate the grand opening, Fournier will have a chocolate tasting.

KatieBugs Teams Up with Autism Society of America

(Lawrenceville, GA) In an effort to raise awareness and funds for research of Autism and Spectrum related disorders, KatieBugs Clothing is launching a line of fun, embroidered clothing sets for girls with a portion of proceeds being donated to ASA.

Astrotot Baby Clothes Welcomed in 20 Stores in North America

(Emeryville, CA) Astrotot clothing, a unique line of fun, comfortable baby wear by Astropitch, Inc has been embraced by retailers since its launch in August of 2004. In just one year, the Emeryville, CA firm has grown from a small, northern California family business to a supplier of baby clothing throughout the United States and Canada.

Elephantito Joins 7th on Sale Fundraiser

(Key Biscayne, FL) Elephantito is thrilled to announce the return of 7TH ON SALE.

KIDShow Announces 2006 Show Dates

(Coconut Grove, FL) KIDShow has just completed the 5th edition of KIDShow Las Vegas. Show #5 proved to be the best show yet, with an increase in brands offered as well as an increase in retailer attendance.  

Ju-Ju-Be™ Unveils the PINK ROOM, the First Brand-Sponsored Online User Community for the Baby Industry

(San Clemente, CA) Ju-Ju-Be™ continues to show their smarts with the introduction of the industry's first brand-sponsored online community. Dubbed the Pink Room, this extension of Ju-Ju-Be's already amazing website allows a friendly place for passionate users to congregate.    

Consumers Aren't Pulling in the Reins on Holiday Spending, According to NRF

(Washington, DC, October 18, 2005) Consumers will be feeling the spirit of the season when they hit the stores for their holiday shopping, according to the findings of the latest National Retail Federation (NRF) survey.  

Despite Obstacles, Consumers Will Still Spend This Holiday Season, Says NPD Survey

(Port Washington, NY) A survey of holiday buying intentions by leading consumer and retail information company, The NPD Group, reveals consumers intend to spend slightly more this holiday season than last, despite recent issues such as rising gas and oil prices.  

Catch the Bug with KatieBugs Clothing for Spring 2006

(Lawrenceville, GA) "Catch the bug!" This tagline truly suits newcomer Kate Leavell's "KatieBugs Clothing" line of whimsical designs for girl's sized 12 months up to size 6.

Malley & Co. To Participate in 7th On Sale Online

(Garland, TX) Malley & Co. Couture Collection is a proud participant in the 7TH ON SALE ONLINE . The event will kick off with a black tie gala party in New York on November 10th before rolling out four one-week online auctions.  

Spike & Ella Launches Spring/Summer 2006 Collection

(Los Angeles) Spike & Ella Children's Clothing is pleased to announce the arrival of its Spring/Summer 2006 Collection.

Sugar Tush Announces Addition of Toddler Line to Its Yoga Collection

(New York) Sugar Tush is pleased to announce the addition of toddler tees and tanks to its yoga collection.

Minimink Is Must-Have for Kids' Winter Fashion

(Tempe, AZ) A luxurious and beautifully designed range of children's faux-fur products from Australian brand, (minimink) is a must-have for this winter.

My Vintage Baby, Inc. Introduces Hair Bows for Spring 2006

(Frisco, TX) What could be cuter than whimsical hair bows to coordinate with the fresh Spring 2006 clothing designs by My Vintage Baby, Inc.? The couture children's apparel manufacturer announced this month that it will offer chic bows for infants and girls just in time for Spring.

Licensing Explosion Helps Spur Market for Young Children's Clothing to Approach $17 Billion

(New York) The almost ubiquitous use of licensed television, book and movie characters in young children's apparel has helped drive sales of kids clothing and shoes to $16.8 billion, according to The U.S. Market for Infant, Toddler and Preschool Clothing, a new report from market research publisher Packaged Facts, a division of MarketResearch.com.

Sunwashed Launches a New Surfboard and Layette Clothing Collection

(Palo Alto, CA) Hip and unique t-shirts for boys and girls by the Bay Area's newly launched Sunwashed, a line of t-shirts, onesies and rompers for infants and toddlers. Perfectly lived in cotton meets just barely faded color in this unique and one-of-a-kind collection.

Organic 4 Kids Launches Spring/Summer 2006 Collection of Imported Organic Newborn, Infant and Toddler Brand

(Westlake Village, CA) Organic 4 Kids, (O4K) has announced the launch of its new organic Newborn, Infant and Toddler brand Ness & Chloe® SPRING/SUMMER '06 Collection. The second season on the market Ness & Chloe® is premiering its ASPIRATIONS four organic lines.  

Milla Plum Launches Spring/Summer 2006 Collection, New York Style

(Clearwater, FL) Milla Plum, www.millaplum.com, introduces its MUST SEE Spring/Summer 2006 collection. With just one season under its belt, Milla Plum is available in over fifty stores around the world, has been showcased in over fifteen magazines including up

Ju-Ju-Be Launches Smart Bags for Smart Moms!

(San Clemente, CA) Be Smart, Be Savvy, Be Organized! HyperDrive International announced today the official launch of their world class baby bag collection. For moms-in-the-know and munchkins-on-the-go, the newly created Ju-Ju-Be™ line is a breath of fresh air out of one of the hippest spots in the country.

It Takes Two, Baby! A Modern Couple's Website for the Modern Child's Lifestyle

(Wayne, NJ; September 15, 2005) Alicen and Steven Damico launch KID SIMONE (www.kidsimone.com), the online site for parents with better things to do than shop.

Des Moines, IA; New York, and Boston Consumers Lead Local U.S. Markets for Spending on Children's Clothing, According to Scarborough Research

(New York) Scarborough Research, the leading authority for identifying the shopping, media and lifestyle patterns of adults in the United States, released an analysis of spending patterns of consumers who have one or more school-age children in their household.

Speak Launches New Sign Language Clothing Collection

(Half Moon Bay, CA) Speak Clothing introduces its new line of kids' and women's 100% organic cotton tee shirts. Each shirt features a beautifully designed American Sign Language hand symbol with the English word below.

Thousands of Pajamas Arriving at Houston Shelters on New York Trucks; Pajama Program, RD Weis Companies and Greggy Girl Partner in Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort

(Houston/New York) The Pajama Program, a national charity that provides new pajamas and books to needy and abused children, has collected over 4,000 pairs of pajamas due to arrive at Houston shelters on Monday, September 12th.  

Trendy Togs Launches Online Children's Boutique; Making It Simple for Today's Busy Parents To Find Unique, Fun Clothes for Kids

(Alpharetta, GA) Trendy Togs, the premier online destination for clothes for original kids, has announced the launch of their new website, www.trendytogs.com. The site provides a one-stop shop for busy mothers searching for fun and expressive clothes for their children.

Jennifer Garner and Hubby, Ben Affleck, Are the Proud New Parents of a Bumble Baby Bag!

(City of Industry, CA) The proud parents-to-be visited pinktaffydesigns.com and feel head over heels for the Bumble Baby Jessica Messenger/Backpack in Circus Stripe.

Mom Entrepreneur Introduces Myself Belts; New Child-Friendly Belt Allow Kids to Fasten Belt Themselves

(St. Louis, MO) Parents who have shopped for a belt that young children can use independently have likely gone home empty handed. One parent frustrated by the experience took matters into her own hands and developed "Myself Belts," the belt children can fasten themselves.    

Pea Soup Baby, Soup To Go! Layette/Giftware Line Launches

(Deerfield, IL) Pea Soup Accessories for Kids is proud to announce the launch of its new line, Pea Soup Baby, Soup To Go! This fantastic layette/giftware set comes packaged in a clever (stackable) take-out soup container finished with a colorful label and a whimsical baby spoon attached with ribbon.

Ja Ja Babywear Launches a Fun, Fabulous and Delicious Spring Collection

(Carson, CA) Ja Ja Babywear is proudly launching their sophomore collection. Their new spring, 2006 collection is in a league of its own. Each piece in this darling collection is wonderfully designed with attention to comfort, fit and style.   

Innies 'n Outies To Unveil Spring/Summer 2006 Collection at Children's Club

(Los Angeles) What's hot, hip and happening for toddlers this spring?  Find out when innies 'n outies, the stylish, reversible clothing line for little girls and boys, unveils its Spring/Summer 2006 collection at the ENK Children's Club from August 7-9, 2005 at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan.

 NPD Sees Solid Back-To-School Spending this Year

(Port Washington, NY) Back-to-school season has become the second largest retail season of the year and a very important indicator of what retailers need to do for the upcoming holiday season.

Ladybug Collection Offers Popular Flower Girl Collection

(Camp Hill, PA) The Ladybug Collection, with its original designs, versatile styles and colors, is one of the most popular flower girl collections in the bridal market today. These dresses are created with the best fabrications and construction ever offered in a flower girl line.

 Fine and Dandy Introduces Spring 2006 Collection

(New York) Fine and Dandy, a new line for babies and toddlers, is proud to introduce its Spring 2006 collection. The company's tag line, "traditional with a twist!" describes the designs by Suzanne Williams, owner.

Uncommonly Cute, the New Kid on the Block, Shakes Things Up with Baby Apparel

(New York) A frustrated new mom launches new company, Uncommonly Cute and announced the availability of its premiere collection of t-shirts and onesies available for newborns through babies 24 months of age.

Andrea's Beau Introduces Sensational New Offerings and Announces New Showrooms

(Washington, DC) Emphasizing unique and timeless design, Andrea's Beau, LLC, a leading high-end girls' accessories company, continues to raise the bar with the release of offerings unavailable anywhere else.    

Elephantito's Spring/Summer 2006 Collection Symbolizes a Modern Approach to Classic Style

(Key Biscayne, FL) This season Elephantito presents a new line of leather and suede baby shoes in sophisticated shades that complement every outfit of the collection, and unique bathing suits for babies and toddlers.

Mooncakes Serves Up Sweet Baby Gifts for 2005 Holidays

(Coral Gables, FL) Mooncakes, a classic layette collection with an East-meets-West flair features year-round baby essentials to celebrate a new birth or bestow as the perfect gift for the holidays.  

 WallCandy Arts Launches a New Category of Wall Decor for Spring '06

(New York) WallCandy Arts is pleased to announce the launching of two new lines.

Snobz Encourages Young People to Engage in Rewarding Lifestyles

(Rockville Centre, NY) SNOBZ, Inc. is a new company whose raison d'etre is to encourage young people to engage in rewarding lifestyles, to recognize and counter threats to such lifestyles, and to enjoy growing toward a productive adulthood. 

It's a Girl Thing...Spring 2006 for My Vintage Baby and Leopard Daisy

(Frisco, TX) "It's a Girl Thing" surely sums up Spring 2006 for both My Vintage Baby and Leopard Daisy, the highly coveted children's labels by My Vintage Baby, Inc.  

Meli Meli Spring 2006 Girls' Line Set for National Debut

(Palo Alto, CA; July 22, 2005) Meli Meli, a fresh newcomer to the children's wear business, is set to launch its Spring Girls' 2006 collection of European and vintage inspired clothing nationwide. Available now to the trade, Meli Meli showcases the trend setting styles from the 20's, 30's and 40's, with an innovative new color palette that appeals to today's children and adults. Meli Meli Spring Girls 2006 will début at the August 2005 Children's Club trade show in NYC.

AnnaSophie Robb Selects Trad to be Her Personal Wardrobe Designer

(Los Angeles) For more information, email: tradclothing@msn.com; www.tradclothing.com

Mindy Harris Debuts New Maggie's Dream Girls Semi Precious Jewelry at JPMA Show in Orlando

(Boca Raton, FL) Maggie's Dream brings colored Venetian glass beads and semi precious beads together in a new children's accessory. Chokers and necklaces can be worn together. Fashion boxes describe the vision of the dream. The new line supports agencies that facilitate children living in inner cities becoming literate before entering 4th grade, says Mindy Harris the founder of Mindy Harris Juvenile Jewelry.

Baby "Glam" Hits the New York Runway Striking a "Studded" Pose

(Kyle, TX) Texas clothing company, Glamajama, has literally "refashioned" the baby clothes industry with their creative and wearable "studded" designs, now they are taking the show on the road. "Glam" will be at the ENK Children's Club Show, August 7, 2005 - August 9, 2005 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001. Among the new designs, they will be featuring their "I Love Mommy" and "I Love Daddy" studded Baby Lounge Sets.  

Organic 4 Kids and Planet Inc. Launch Planet Care Program

(Los Angeles) We are proud to announce that ORGANIC 4 KIDS and PLANET INC. joined forces in order to enhance and encourage the use of superior earth friendly products, promoting our PLANET CARE PROGRAM to our customers.

  Kid's Fashion Mode Enfantine: Conquering Foreign Markets

(Brussels) The verdict on the most recent KID'S FASHION MODE ENFANTINE is unanimous. The Franco-Belgian children's and junior fashion fair is making great strides on the foreign markets. Besides Benelux and France, Italy, the U.S. and Japan are now among the regulars attracted by the event.

Sophie & Lili Bursts into Spring/Summer 2006 with Exclusive Fabrics, Expanded Collection

(South Windsor, CT) Sophie & Lili, a wholesale children's clothing company, is pleased to introduce its Spring/Summer 2006 collection, featuring exclusive prints; more sizes; and new offerings such as denim, knitwear and baby gifts.











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