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SPRING/SUMMER
2013 BEST SELLERS - BUYERS'
PICKS
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Isabel Moss' clients insist
on rich color and dynamic pattern, and with her spring
2013 Muchilunga
collection, she delivered in spades…or make that
chevrons. The best-selling, uber-chic Navy Chevron
Maxi Dress (2T-6X, $38.-$38.50 wholesale) makes a
glamorous presentation poolside or in the early fall with
a cardigan. A tea party, playdate or dinner with the
parents: the Bohemian Tie Strap Dress (12 months to 6X,
$23-$24), with its flirty bow at the shoulder and mix of
rich prints, is ideal for all occasions. For more
information call 866-256-1227, visit muchilunga.com.
They're sassy, they're sweet
and they're big sellers at Submarine,
the pattern-driven swimwear line. Two favorites that hit
the spot with buyers are the side-zipped one-piece that
at first glance resembles a floral, but look again.
Nestled among the roses are skulls. Very edgy. A bikini
printed with goldfish adds whimsy to a girl's beachwear.
(fits 2 to 16 years, $24-$49 wholesale.) For more
information, call 305-931-4196, or visit submarinekids.com.br.
Is it two flattering pieces
that look great at the party, or is it a hot one-piece
Sixties-inspired dress with a fashion forward hi-low top?
It's a best selling one-piece from Alessia,
purveyors of dresses every girl wants to wear (4 to 14
years). For more information, call 514-276-0311, or visit
alessiaclothing.com.
Beloved for its
beach-to-boardwalk ease, Stella
Cove's Grapefruit Slice
tunic, with pretty tie shoulders and dropped-waist, is a
best seller for summer 2013 (4 to 11 years, $22
wholesale). For more information, call 212-801-2387 or
visit threadshowroom.
A simple stripe, a
drawstring waist: according to buyers, Miss
b Collection's Lila
Drawstring dress is more than the sum of its parts (7 to
16 years, $26 wholesale). A best seller, the easy-on,
ready-for-anything, figure-flattering piece is a must
have for spring. For more information, call 917-796-9771,
or visit missbtween.com.
Known for exuberant color,
architectural shapes and ruffles, KidCuteTure
had spring 2013 big success with the Emma Dress, an
understated piece with just a glimmer of Lurex threads.
The piece, ideal for Easter, begins with a center swirl
in the front and ends in the back with a bustle-like
layer of ruffling. A hidden pocket on one side and a
sweet leaf-like embellishment on the shoulder seal the
deal. (3 months to 14 years, $32-$48 wholesale.) For
more information, call 609-216-7490, or visit
kidcuteture.com.
Whether it's the flattering
wine-edged bodice, fluttered sleeves or sprightly South
African-inspired print, the Joburg Wrap Neck Dress (6
months to 12 years, $14 wholesale) is a best selling item
in Tea
Collection's spring 2013
line. For more information, call 415-321-2550, or visit
teacollection.com.
What are buyers going
crazy for at Elephantito
Shoes for spring 2013?
Scoring high, among their noteworthy collection of
irrisistibles (all made of highly smooth leather and
lined in the best sheepskin) are the textured leather
Andrea Flat (sized 7 to 04, $33.75 wholesale), the patent
leather Fiesta Sandal, (sized 2 to 04, $29.75 - $33.75
wholesale), and the metallic leather Toscana Crossed
Sandal, (sized 2 - 04, $29.75 - $33.75 wholesale).
With its beautifully
colored floral print and hand-crocheted orchid bodice,
buyers were saying "Sweet!" to Cupcakes
& Pastries' Shift Dress
($29 wholesale). Another favorite: the glimmering Brocade
Dress ($42) in hand-dyed ombre. Fits 2T-12 years. For
more information, call 213-769-8282, or visit
cupcakesandpastries.com.
Why do buyers gravitate to
Mimi
& Maggie's collection?
There's a lot to love. Designer Joanne Yamamoto's vision
is cohesive right down to the smallest details - and
there are details galore. Two best selling pieces shown
here - the Eating Cookies ($28-$31 wholesale) and the
Jasmine Tea dress ($29-$32) - feature touches such as
mixed prints, florescent embroidery, a scattering of
beads, all of it fresh and pretty. (3 months to 14
years.) For more information, call 323-264-0200, or visit
mimiandmaggie.com.
For spring 2013, buyers are
having a field day with the splendid, highly visual,
and up-to-the minute selections at Pazitos.
The toddler sized (20 - 27) Medallion sandal in silver,
with a stone medallion on top, $27 wholesale; the
Venetian Sandals in silver (which are chicly decorated
with stones), sized 28 - 38, $28 wholesale; and the
simply sophisticated Safari Thong, in that perennial
favorite, leopard, sized 28 - 38, $28 wholesale.
Tereze Gruntmane's Rosemary
Group for Zaza
Couture's best selling
Blueberry Capri Set, reflects the beachy vibe of a
holiday in Florida. Buyers appreciate the playful shapes,
cool-toned colors and happy play of patterns. (2T to 12
years, Headband: $7 wholesale, Capri set: $32-$34.) For
more information, call 214-750-9918, or visit
zazacouture.com.
Wheat
clothing doesn't scream "look at me," yet they're
difficult to take your eyes off of. Some understated
pieces that buyers were looking at for spring 2013: the
boy's gray hoodie with ship's wheel graphic and simple
cargo pants and softly colored, gently tailored girls'
garments (1 month to 14 years, $3-$75 wholesale). For
more information, call 410-626-1508, or visit
wheatusa.com.
A best-selling dress at
Kalulu
Kids is the Rose Twirly, a
pretty, a full-skirted item made from kikoy cloth. The
hand woven textile, colored in the shades of the East
African coast, gets softer after each washing. (Fits 2T
to 10 years, $22-$40 wholesale). Call 646-228-1198, or
visit kalulukids.com.
It's hard not to ooh and
aah when looking at Ralph
Lauren Layette samples,
sized for babies 0 - 4, and not marvel at how perfectly
they mimic the footwear offerings for adults (talk about
'mini me'). For spring 2013, buyers have especially
fallen in love with Briley, the adorable black patent
leather Mary Jane ballerina with black grosgrain ribbon
closure; Bal Harbour, the khaki canvas slip on decorated
all over with navy polo ponies; and Vaughn, the classic
lace up sneaker in raspberry canvas, decorated with navy
polo ponies (they range in price from $14 - $23
wholesale). Visit lynnmeyerinc.com
Buyers are agog over Kiki
Fluhr's The
Measure's vintage-inspired
apparel. Her best selling sunsuit, available in 12
different prints, sports several tiers of contrasting,
tush-framing ruffles. Wide rickrack straps in back adjust
for long wear, and snaps at the crotch make diaper
changes easy (6-24 months, $24.50 wholesale). Memories of
tea at Grandma's table make these collage like dresses
favorites (2T-12 years, $27-$32). For more information,
visit themeasuredesigns.com.
A Sixties' aesthetic and
easy-to-play-in shapes were just the ticket for buyers
who made Llum's
Coco Dress ($22.50 wholesale), Box Pleat Shell Top ($15)
and Skort ($24) best sellers for spring. For more
information, call 877-774-LLUM, or visit llum.com.
Livie
& Luca's
Merry Bell - the adorable sandal which
has little flowers accenting the leather
ties (all colorways: guava, light blue and violet),
available in Toddler sizes 4-13 and Youth sizes 1-4 at
$26 wholesale for sizes 4-9, $27 for sizes 10-13 and $29
for youth.
Livie
& Luca's
Ruche, the Mary Jane with ruffle trim (in Pearl and
Mustard), which is available in Toddler sizes 4-13 and
Youth sizes 1-4; $27 wholesale for sizes 4-9, $28 for
sizes 10-13 and $29.75 for
youth.
Light, airy, in the
prettiest coral and jade, these dye-cut jacquard Gypsy
Dresses (2 to 10 years, $30-$32 wholesale) with metallic
embroidery at the yoke, are best sellers at
Masala
Baby.
Buyers agree, each dress in
the Mini
Treasure Kids' collection
is, indeed, a mini treasure. Two pieces that buyers can't
say no to: The Audrey Tulle Ra-Ra Dress ($40.50
wholesale) in the softest pink, and the shimmering silver
Elizabeth Flower Dress ($68). To see the entire
lifted-from-the-jewel-box collection, visit
minitreasurekids.com
or tinyginger.com.
Matchstick jeans in bright
colors are hot for adults and blazing at Zutano
where buyers are grabbing them up in six vivid shades.
The jeans ($18 wholesale), worn with the Owl's Nest tee
($10), have faux dungaree stitching and plenty of give to
the knit. For more information, call 802-563-2061, or
visit zutano.com.
Maisonnette's
Gemma Sun Dress ($22-$24 wholesale) with elastic smocking
in front and back is a buyer's favorite for spring 2013.
The bright fuchsia and orange print and white capri
leggings ($10.50-$11) have fresh-from-the-garden appeal.
(Fits 6 months to 8 years.) For more information, call
760-730-5447 or visit maisonnetteoceanside.com.
Two best selling pieces
from the Blooms Collection, part of Little
Threads' spring 2013 line,
are the Bishop dress (3 months to 6X, $33.50-$35
wholesale) and Bubble (3 to 24 months, $33.50). There's
just enough pretty smocking along the neckline to enhance
without distracting from the fresh, fun cotton print. For
more information, call 954-425-7727, or visit
littlethreadsinc.com.
A best seller at
Mack
& Co. is the Orleans
Rose Capri Set (12 months to 6X, $31-$34 wholesale). Made
of lawn, jersey knit and, for the capris, stretch
denim. Four fluttering rose embellishments at the
top and tiers of ruffles create romance. For more
information, call 510-533-6545, or visit mackandco.com.
From
See
Kai Run's
Smaller shoe line (sized from 0 - 24 mos., $19
wholesale), buyers' picks include: Lulu (the white sandal
decorated with a gingham flower), Brooke (the hot pink
fisherman sandal), and Luke (the fisherman sandal in
blue with orange accents).
Go
Gently Baby's simplest
outfit made a splash with buyers, says Kristin Coia.
Their favorite: the organic cotton poplin Tulip Top with
large tulip-shaped pocket and adjustable straps ($22
wholesale), worn over the comfortable, harem-style Jersey
Gather Pant with roomy front pockets and elastic detail
at the ankle ($21). Both pieces fit 3 months to 6 years.
For more information, call 310-980-1104, or visit
gogentlybaby.com.
Old
Soles made a name for
themselves with their fabulous ballerinas and adorable
Mary Janes, so it's not surprising that these popular
styles were among buyers' top picks for spring 2013.
Their ballerinas (called Cruise), sized 22 - 34, $30
wholesale, scored in chic shades of ivory, beige, black,
and teal, along with forever fashionable leopard, and of
course, gold and silver metallic. Older Soles' Cafe Flat,
a chic black Mary Jane with sporty Velcro closure and
full rubber sole, is sized for toddler and infants, $25
wholesale. The third style to make the best list is their
athletic lace up pre and first walker, Eazy Tread, in
equally sporty, vibrant hues of red, green, blue ($25
wholesale, sized 17 - 24). All are lined in leather, and
feature leather uppers.
The exotic Kimono Wrap
Dress (2T to 7 years, $26 wholesale) is a best seller at
Mixed
Up Clothing, and for good
reason: The crossover shape with the obi sash, that can
be tied in front or back, perfectly complements the lush,
Asian-inspired imagery and saturated coloration. For more
information, call 818-272-9151, or visit mixedupclothing.com.
Oilily,
the apparel collection, and Room
Seven, a line of clothing,
bags and accessories, share a unique aesthetic: a
penchant for fruity, candy colors; custom, nature-themed
patterns; and shapes that flatter without constricting
movement. A few best selling Oilily pieces include tees,
dresses and skirts that make the most of a charming
watercolor pattern. Buyers paired the outfits with Room
Seven's playful totes printed with paper dolls, gnomes,
trees - you name it! (Oilily: 6 months to 12 years. Room
Seven: 12 months to 12 years.) For more information call
Rachele Charles, Inc. at 928-445-6540, or visit
room7usa.com,
oililywholesale.com.
Petit
Lem, the collection that
straddles the line between chic European shapes and
American edginess, had great success with the spring 2013
pink swing top with girl on a Vespa graphic and
button-detailed capris ($14-$15 wholesale). For little
beach boys, the orange tee with surfboard graphic and
comfy plaid cargo shorts hit the sweet spot with buyers
(Tee: $12-$14, shorts: $17-$18). All garments fit 2 to 12
years. For more information, call 514-748-6234 or visit
petitlem.com.
For spring 2013, buyers are
having a field day with the splendid, highly visual,
and up-to-the-minute selections at Pazitos.
Heading their lists are the flower adorned Silk Flower
ballet flat in ivory, sized 28 - 39, $29.50 wholesale;
the flower adorned Silk Rose Mary Jane, sized 20 -30,
$28.50 wholesale.
Kushies'
best seller for spring 2013 is the Sleeper from their My
Planet 2 label. Part of the Emerald Jungle group, the
one-piece is made of 100 percent organic cotton and
features a full-length side zipper that makes diaper
changes easy and stays clear of a newborn's umbilical
cord. Just as important, the prints have that "wow"
factor. (Preemie to 9 months, approximately $19
wholesale.) For more information, call 905.643.9118, or
visit kushies.com.
Designer Janel Andersen's
Nohi
Kids' spring/summer 2013
collection celebrates nature with animal themed prints
and fabrications made with a blend of organic cotton,
bamboo fiber and Spandex for great fit. Her feel-good
designs include the buyers' favorite elephant pattern and
the fresh, pretty dotted shift. (NB to 8 years, $4.75 -
$24 wholesale). For more information, call 415-271-8924,
or visit nohikids.com.
So, what
are buyers liking at Precious
& Few?
It's apparently all about heirlooms: the lace trimmed
embroidered Heirloom Gown, includes a bonnet trimmed
with lace and satin ribbons $305 retail; the
Heirloom Coat Dress has a fine cotton slip with
pleating and lace beneath it and also includes a matching
bonnet, $325 retail. All of which are available in pure
white linen or ivory silk, sized 0 -3 months and 3 - 6
months, and available for monogramming. Then there's
the Infant Boy Suit, with an adorable Peter Pan collar,
lace inserts, covered buttons, cummerbund and pants,
has a matching cap, is sized 0 - 3 months, 3 - 6 months,
$200 retail, and must be ordered in advance.
A mixed print dress is
Mim-Pi's
best selling dress, says designer Eleonora Nieuwenhuizen.
"The dress' bodice is made with cotton Lycra for a good
fit and the gorgeous cotton print illustrates Bambi,
butterflies and hearts with an underlayer of tulle
peeking out for more flair." Her customers wear the bunny
pin and ribbon as a brooch. (Fits 2 to 10 years, $37
wholesale.) For more information, visit mim-pi.com,
curlygirlsinc.com.
Buyers are
having a field day with Ragg's
adorable ballerinas. Pippa (as in Pippa Middleton, Kate
Middleton's sister) has a no skid out sole, is made
of faux patent leather, and comes in the most appealingly
bright spring colors with a delicate trim that is both
graphic and eye catching; and Maya, in faux metallic
leather, trimmed with a cluster of beads, is the
perfect year round shoe, (both are available in full and
half sizes 11 - 4, $25 - $28 retail). Also making
the cut is Harmony, a metallic faux leather thong with
hand beaded straps and no skid out sole, ($22 retail),
and Layla ($23 retail), a faux leather thong with
sequined flower applique, both of which are sized 11 - 4
(full sizes only).
Nautical dresses were
popular when I was a child, and remain a popular choice
for better buyers shopping the Baby
CZ by Carolina Zapf collection.
The Peter Pan collar and clean lines of the
double-breasted Layna Dress ($58-$70 wholesale) is a
favorite for infants through 12 years. For more
information, call 212-580-5190, or visit babycz.com.
Two best-selling
spring/summer 2013 collections at the Lolligo
Showroom are Europann for
boys, and the offbeat Djaknemala
dresses and separates. Europann's
elegant pieces, like the soft, washed linen shirt in
royal (available in 20 colors, $49 wholesale) worn
with comfortable, slim gabardine shorts ($43) look pulled
together yet casual (both styles fit 2-14 years). An
unusual dress from Djaknemala, at a great price ($23),
has buyers clamoring for more. (fits 2-10 years,
immediates available.) For more information, call
347-394-3151, or visit www.lolligo.com.
The
Ralph
Lauren Layette
Sander EZ in khaki with leather trim, $18 wholesale.
Visit lynnmeyerinc.com.
Buyers are going to pieces
over Appaman's
easy-to-pair, easy-to-merchandise spring/summer 2013
collection. For a fresh retro look, they're combining the
striped Gramercy tee with cherries (6 months to 10 years,
$17 wholesale) with the narrow aqua Kaya pants (2 to 10
years, $21). The lightweight cotton pants are blended
with two percent Spandex for great stretch and fit.
Perfect on the beach or anywhere, are the wide-striped
short-sleeved Henley (6 months to 10 years, $17) atop the
ombre Logo Swimsuit (6 months to 10 years, $18). "The
colorway is beautiful, and really got a great reaction
from stores across the country," says owner Lynn Husum.
For more information, call 212-460-5480, or visit
appaman.com.
Buyers are giving Sandra Stoller's spring/summer 2013
Ambition
Activewear collection a
thumbs up for its flattering, comfortable pieces and the
choices of colorful prints or chic neutrals. Two favorite
buyer looks: the playful newsprint tank and leggings
edged in hot pink, and the candy colored tank with boot
cut pants. Great looks in and out of the gym! (4 to
Junior 5, $16-$24 wholesale). For more information, call
212-366-6800, or visit iglooisland.com.
A fresh white ground sets off the pretty coral, sky and
lime dots, and the adorable graphic in this best-selling
two-piece set with matching sunhat from SnoPea
(hat: S, M & L, $6.50. Set: 6 to 24 months, $20
wholesale). Buyers love the delicate mixed patterns, the
Peter Pan collar's eyelet lace trim and the
easy-to-move-in shapes. For more information, call
212-594-0295, or visit snopeawear.net.
Ah, nostalgia. No matter
how modern our clientele, there are pieces they must have
that bring them right back to the sweet, sunbaked days of
their childhood. Right
Bank Babies' customers love
the Flutter Sleeve Romper (6 months to 6 years, $22
wholesale) as much for its careful pleats and retro shape
as its happy print, according to designer Ellen
Uzarowicz. Wear the garment as is, or gild the lily with
the Reversible Peter Pan Collar (NB to 4 years, $11)
that's striped on one side, printed with a navy chevron
pattern on the other, and can be worn over everything
from T-shirts to coats. For more information, call
323-464-0800, or visit rightbankbabies.com.
Buyers shopping for fashionable tweens are scooping up
Max
& Bean's Peekaboo Back
Dress, reports Heidi Ngo at the Scoop
Showroom in Los Angeles.
The item's chiffon outer layer in a brilliantly colored
zigzag print, its comfortable jersey lining, and cool
tiered look, make it a winner (7 to 14 years, $31
wholesale). On the flip side, are cool classics, such as
the Structured Lace Tunic ($23) and White Belted Shorts
($16), from Dino
Bebe (3 to 8 years). For
more information, call 213-489-3596, or visit
scoopshowroom.com.
"Laundered linen shirts are huge for spring/summer 2013!"
says Malley Gaulding at Malley
& Co. Linen, in classic
shades such as ivory and pale blue, appeals to buyers who
look for a "nice" shirt as an alternative to the jacket.
Says Malley, "Our laundered linen goes in the washer, the
dryer, and on a hanger ready to wear." (Fits 3 months to
7 years, $16-$19 wholesale.) For more information, call
972-840-6433 or visit malleyandco.com.
Esp no.1 and Peas and
Queues are striking the right chord with buyers at the
Le
Passage Showroom in New
York, reports Stephanie Jenner. Both collections offer
unfussy shapes in timely prints, such as Esp no.1's
uniquely colored animal skin and Peas and Queues' mad
dots and Native American designs. (Esp no.1, NB to 14
years, $19-$32 wholesale. Peas and Queues, 2 to 12 years,
$20-$33.) To see both collections, visit booth #2330 at
the upcoming Children's Club. Call 212-594-3364, or visit
lepassageshowroom.com.
Elegant
Baby, a collection of well
priced apparel, coordinating blankets, socks and toys,
continues to be a big draw at Janis
Millstein Sales in New
York. Going from teddy bears to blankets, the Cable
Stitch coordinates in silver gray, appear on better
buyers' order sheets. (Clothing 6 to 12 months. Prices
for the collection: $4.50 for a rattle to $20 wholesale
for the blanket.)
Bella
Tunno's line of fresh, fun
"Necessories" is also popular, reports Millstein. The
binkers, bibs and Mommy's Magic Kit make elegant gifts,
and the roomy diaper bags ($45-$49 wholesale) offer fresh
prints, stroller straps and all the little details you
expect in a better tote. For more information, call
212-239-4660, or visit janismillstein.com.
At Nancy
Markert & Associates,
bright jewelry, fluorescent swimwear and glittery shoes
are drawing buyers' attention. Fluorescent two-pieces and
maillots with fringe from Cruz
Swimwear are heating up
sales (2 to 14 years, average price: $22 wholesale). A
great add-on gift is KanDi
Jewelry, from a designer
who loves the sweet stuff (approximately $3.50-$5). To
wear with dresses, skirts, and anything that needs a
tasteful shot of glitter, buyers are saying "yes" to
beautifully crafted Bloch
Girl's Sparkle shoe ($29). To see Nancy Markert &
Associates spring collections, visit Booth #2902 at the
ENK Children's Club Show. Call 212-564-8283, or visit
NancyMarkert.com.
Mayoral's
streamlined-with-a-touch-of country spring/summer 2013
collection is receiving a strong response from buyers,
thanks to "their exceptional quality, stylish selections
and low prices," reports Heather Rubino at
Teacup
Tots Showroom in Atlanta.
Among favorites, is the soft denim jacket with ruffle
trim ($23.40 wholesale) worn atop a pretty coral tee
($8.85), and loose, button front pants ($16.25). Another
favorite is the Pixie
Girl knit Dottie Dress
($43), as much for its softness as the dropped waistline
and kick-your-heels-up eyelet trim. For more information,
call 404-749-4846, or visit teacuptots.com.
Terra Fazzio at
Thread
Showroom in New York has
great success with two collections that balance one
serious piece - a jacket - with whimsical coordinates:
Mali
Kids and Mayoral.
Mali Kids hits the mark when the clean lines of a white
denim jacket ($30 wholesale) mixes with a floral
embellished tank top ($14) and flirty ruffled skirt ($20;
all pieces fit 2 to 14 years). Mayoral dresses up a
casual argyle sweater ($15) and Mao Collar striped shirt
($16) with a Cotton Twill Blazer ($32) and an Adjustable
Dot Print Tie ($10). From the Mini Boys collection. All
pieces fit 2 to 9 years. For more information, call
212-801-2387, or visit threadshowroom.com.
Buyers salute
Anthem
of the Ants line of elegant
yet whimsical sportswear, reports Robin Wilcher at
Duo
Showroom in New York. The
sophisticated mix of fabrications give a couture touch to
easy shapes, such as the Lace Patio Shell (12 months to
10 years, $27 wholesale) and Seaside Short ($25).
La
Miniatura, another buyers'
favorite, blends clean shapes with patterns such as
tie-dye and seersucker for an unexpected twist. (2 to 14
years, $28-$65.) Call 212-354-2372, or visit
duokids.com.
The Tiny
Ginger Showroom in New York
reports oversized sales of Masala
Baby and Siaomimi's
spring/summer 2013 collections. The Boogie two-piece set
in the unusual coral and turquoise combo (3 to 24 months,
$25 wholesale) from Masala Baby is a buyer favorite.
Always on the hunt for boyswear with a unique bent,
buyers are giving thumbs up to Siaomimi's Marine
Tee (12 months to 8T, $21) and elastic double waist
Painter's Pants in navy (12 months to 8T, $26). It's
details like the tee's printed numbers that form the
horizontal stripes and fun faux paint splatter on the
pants that make the pieces so charming. For more
information, call 212.564.9606, or visit tinyginger.com.
Esme
underwear and pajamas, and swimwear for girls and boys by
Coral & Reef, a new collection at the
Ali's
Market Showroom in New
York, are receiving rave reviews from buyers.
Esme's
luxurious cotton items in fun prints and lace trim, can
be customized per account and come packed in pretty tulle
bags (toddler to 16 years, 3-pack of panties: $15
wholesale. Snug Fit PJs, 2 to 14 years, $20-$28.) Coral
& Reef's swimwear offers not only great fit and vivid
patterns but coordinating tops for added sun protection.
(Fits infant to 14 years, $8.50-$15.) For more
information, call 212-605-2300, or visit alismarket.com.
A spring/summer 2013 best
seller at the Allison
Showroom in Los Angeles:
Wheat
works their signature pale, dusty color palette with
soft, feminine shape. Lightweight denim, airy cotton and
washable, bamboo viscose allow the pieces to move and
breath; covered buttons, delicate floral patterns and the
occasional ruffle make them special. (3 to 14 years,
$17-$33 wholesale.)
Gingham is a classic
pattern that makes buyers smile. And they're grinning
like mad in Lynn
Meyer's showroom over
Flap
Happy's whimsical floral
hair accessory ($3 wholesale) and Princess Dress (6
months to 6X, $15) edged in polka dots with a skirt cut
for twirling. Kai
Bean's pale blue French
Terry hoodie ($24), loose cut shorts ($13), and anchor
T-shirt ($12), appeal to buyers looking for elegant,
understated boyswear. For more information, call
800-989-9499, or visit lynnmeyerinc.com.
Purebaby,
a best seller at the Allison
Showroom in Los Angeles,
jumps into spring/summer 2013 with an understated palette
and clean shapes. There's a touch of romance in the tea
rose-printed dress with shirring under the arms and
ruffled spaghetti straps ($27.25 wholesale). The baby
sports the organic Jersey growsuit with s dotted Swiss
yoke ($13.50) and coordinating hat in peony dotted Swiss
($13.50). Styles fit 3 to 24 months. For more
information, call 310-486-9354, or visit allisonshowroom.com.
Holli Gibson at
LamanBlu
reports brisk sales of brother-sister separates. Buyers
responded to the beachy mood and luxurious fabrications,
such as the boy's limited-edition printed linen shirt
($28.50 wholesale, cut to be worn tucked or untucked) and
soft linen clamdiggers ($23). And buyers had a warm
response to his sister's coordinating hat and Twirly
dress styled from linen and edged in lace that can be
ordered with or without freshwater pearl beading ($37
without beading, $45 with beading.) All the styles fit
ages 6 months to 7 years and finished with natural shell
buttons. For more information, call 720-837-1452, or
visit LamanBlu.com.
Malley Gaulding at
Malley
& Co. says, "For
spring, we see buyers liking stripes and pink." That's a
good thing, because she's got lots of them in her
spring/summer 2013 collection. In the Livi G group is
this lovely pink and gray diagonal stripe made of
poly/rayon/spandex. The dress is special enough for a
birthday party, easy enough for a day of play. (12 months
to 12 years, $27-$33 wholesale). For more information,
call 972-840-6433, or visit malleyandco.com.
Originally
published October 5, 2012
