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The August 2011 Children's Club: The 'Dog Days' of August: Spring/Summer 2012 Children's Shoes, Socks, Tights, Legwear
Sophisticated and fun children's' footwear Designer: Letty de Paz Wholesale: $24 - $35 Sizes: Newborn - Youth What's the BIG Idea? Known for fashion, quality, attention to detail, and the innovative use of leather, this well known brand recently added its newer 'green' line, Picaroz, which is hip, modern, and edgy, and lower priced thanks to the use of man-made materials (but does not skimp on high quality, attention to detail, and fashion forward styles).
Standouts: The tribal inspired sandals decorated with fringe, feathers, beads, sized 20-27; the Indian inspired sandal with rhinestone medallion; Picaroz's chic updates on the Birkenstock sandal and the minimalistic, clean lined t-straps.
Tel: 818 710 6582 E-mail: sales@pazitosinc.com
Dolly and Dimples Gift packaged baby socks Designers: Jenny Lazarus; Julie Brandt Wholesale: $8 Sizes: Infant What's the BIG Idea? A unique collection (designed by sisters who both have interesting design backgrounds) of infant booties that come in ever-changing gift ready boxes personalized for each collection, and thus, make for a perfect baby shower gift. Standout: The playful and totally tongue-in-cheek 'The Royal Wedding' which is boxed in a replica of Buckingham Palace with ribbon and tulle.
Lynn Meyer New York Showroom Tel: 212 947 5522
The socks kids ask for by name Wholesale: For more information, contact the company Sizes: Boys 4 - 7, Boys 8 - 20, Girls 4 - 6X, Girls 7 - 14, Infant, Layette, Preemie, Toddler What's the BIG Idea? The originators of the comfortable, healthy, and nurturing hand-linked seamless toe socks (which they still continue to feature in their extensive line) are committed to 'happy feet' and are literally all 'aglow' with their innovative collection of Glow in the Dark legwear.
Standouts: The always and forever hand linked seamless toe ankle socks in a wide range of colors; the heart and peace sign patterned Glow in the Dark tights.
Tel: 203 931 6510 E-mail: customerservice@tictactoe.net
Quality infant and toddler footwear Wholesale: $7 - $20 Sizes: 0 - 3 What's the BIG Idea? Real shoes for real babies. This division of Trimfoot is approximately 100 years old and the oldest infant brand; they put a premium on baby's comfort and safety (everything is fit tested on children), but not at the expense of fashion and style.
Standouts: The baby (newborn - 5 years) sequined espadrilles and clear rubber thongs with flowers; the baby boys' classic cotton canvas loafers and sandals.
Lynn Meyer New York Showroom Tel: 800 325 6116 E-mail: sales@trimfoot.com
Exclusive division of Trimfoot Designer: Joan Brodsky Wholesale: $12 - $24 Sizes: 0 - 12 years What's the BIG Idea? This division of Trimfoot, which addresses each stage of your child's development (from crib to walking), is known for its high quality, beautifully classic styling, attention to detail, and for its special occasion, formal, dress up footwear; and especially, for its collection of matching soft sole (sized 0 - 3) and walkers (3 - 12).
Standouts: The collection of matching soft sole shoes (0-3) and walkers (3-12): The Chanel inspired 'Arabella' skimmer with black patent toe cap and printed flower; the 'Myra' ruffle trimmed ankle strap sandal; 'Jewel' silver metallic leather thong sandal with rhinestones; the preppy classic baby boys thong sandal with blue plaid; the baby boys' tan fisherman sandal.
Lynn Meyer New York Showroom Tel: 800 325 6116 E-mail: sales@trimfoot.com
Design and color for kids of all ages Designer: Emily Coleman Wholesale: $5 - $6 Sizes: Boys 4 - 7, Boys 8 - 20, Girls 4 - 6X, Girls 7 - 14, Infant, Layette, Preemie, Toddler What's the BIG Idea? Founded as a hosiery company for men and women in 1937, they expanded to include a children's line in 1962, and this part of the business continues to thrive; being on trend and offering a high degree of customer service, in addition to the use of strong color and eye catching prints and patterns, are signatures of the brand.
Standouts: The beyond adorable crochet newborn girl (0 - 4 months) flower decorated sandals, thongs, t-strap and crisscross strap Mary Janes; the crochet newbown boys' athletic sneakers and classic loafers; the gift packaged 3-pack socks printed with stars, hearts, and animal prints; the low cut sport socks for girls and boys (toddler - 10-years-old) printed with anchors, days of the week, anchors, etc.
Tel: 800 334 6831 E-mail: socks@jefferiessocks.com
High quality European children's legwear Wholesale: $8.50 Sizes: Boys 4 - 7, Boys 8 - 20, Girls 4 - 6X, Girls 7 - 14, Infant, Layette, Preemie, Toddler What's the BIG Idea? This established brand is especially well known for their whimsically patterned, high quality cotton (like organic) ankle socks with rippled rubber bottoms that don't wash off, sized for infants through teens
Standouts: The alligator, cupcake, pirate, and zebra patterned ankle socks.
Lolligo Showroom Tel: 347 394 3151 E-mail: info@lolligo.com
The original moccasin/sock Designer: Diane Reznik Wholesale: $15.50 Sizes: Boys 4 - 7, Girls 4 - 6X, Girls 7 - 14, Infant, Layette, Toddler What's the BIG Idea? Since 1950, this Swedish based company has been known for its unique moccasins which are a combination shoe and sock; a perfect mix of form and function, they are guaranteed to stay on the foot, are extremely comfortable, machine washable, and are available in a wide range of solid colors and patterns.
Standouts: The car, heart, and monkey patterned moccasins; the newly colored stripes; the classic Nordic patterns
Tel: 609 397 6303 E-mail: info@nowali.com
Athletic and fashion forward footwear for little boys and girls Designer: Cindy Fong Wholesale: $15 - $22 Sizes: Boys 4 - 7, Girls 4 - 6X, Infant, Toddler What's the BIG Idea? This line is all about that perfect fusion of comfort and durability, style and substance and is known for making some of the most stylish crib styles around; this season, it's seemingly all about water wear and beachwear with an extensive selection of irresistible thongs and sandals.
Standouts: The lightweight beach-perfect flower adorned rubber thongs; neon rubber thongs with flowers; the unisex lightweight neon colored rubber fisherman sandals that are a perfect complement to the company's 'A Little Splash' swimwear line. Im-Link Corp. Tel: 510 489 2681 E-mail: mail@im-link.com
Novelty footwear for children of all ages Designer: Maria Biazus Wholesale: $8 - $47 Sizes: Boys 4 - 7, Boys 8 - 20, Girls 4 - 6X, Girls 7 - 14, Infant, Toddler What's the BIG Idea? This boutique label is especially known for resort wear and novelty footwear, its innovative on trend designs, and its signature 'more-is-more' aesthetic (more glitz, more sparkle, more color).
Standouts: Tilly, the silver sequined thong with pink flowers (sized 28 - 35); Caylee, the gladiator with multi colored suede flower appliqués (sized 26 - 30); Flora, the sandal with large flowers and bling (sized 28 - 34).
Tel: 800 466 7244 E-mail: customerservice@raggshoes.com
Fashion for little feet Designer: Vicky Lever Ages: Newborn - 12 Wholesale: $20 - $35 What's the BIG idea? Dedicated to the idea of 'pure comfort and pure fashion' since its inception in 2008, this ever expanding Australian line of pre walker and first steps leather baby shoes for the first time now includes larger sizes (6.5 -12 US sizes).
Standouts: The 'big girl' flexible sole sandals (with grown up names like Capri, Paris, Sahara, Sienna) in exotic finishes like faux snakeskin, gold chain, silver, and red crinkle patent; the always adorable Coco Chanel inspired black and white two toned Mary Janes
Lolligo Showroom Tel: 347 394 3151 E-mail: sales@lolligo.com
Originally published September 2, 2011
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