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Coccoli's boys' and girls' pajamas in rich blues and dusty-toned stripes are big Fall 2012 sellers, according to designer Marian Vachon. The pieces, in all cotton thermal knit and one-pieces in dramatic stripes, fit comfortably from one month all the way to new larger sizes, to 6 years ($19-$25 wholesale). For more information, call 212-695-2300, or visit alismarket.com.

Kapital K boyswear is all about layering for Fall 2012. A big seller is the Puffer Vest (18 months to 8 years, $28-$30 wholesale) that gives a jolt of excitement to any outfit thanks to the electric blue plaid flannel. For a subdued look, the vest flips to plaid and solid oil nylon in deep inky blue. For more information, call 973-256-5275, or visit kapital-k.com.

Buyers needn't look "somewhere over the rainbow" for Dorothy's magic shoes. They've found them, and are busy writing orders for Ragg's Fall 2012 collection. Favorites are the red sequined Karissa (9 to 12, $16 wholesale). The perfect-for-holiday Mary Janes, also available in silver and pink, have man made uppers, leather linings and insole, and a no-skid outersole. Another must-have, are the rainbow colored Stacey, a hook-and-loop Mary Jane with stitched down lines of fuchsia and black sequins (8 to 12, $19), and the bigger girl version, Penny (14 up to 4, $21), available in either slip-on or ankle-strap styles. For more information, call 800-466-7244 ext. 107, or visit raggshoes.com.

 



Caroline Nagle reports brisk sales at the Yoka Showroom for Kissy Kissy's Fall 2012 Animal Kingdom, a group that features delicately drawn and colored creatures.  Buyers' favorites are the Footie (NB to 9 months, $17.25 wholesale) and the Playsuit with striped sleeves and pocket (NB to 23 months, $17.50). On the flip side, is Ivy & Olivia's edgy Foil Heart Dress with printed mesh skirt (6 months to 10 years, $21 wholesale), that's just right for a club crawl. For more information, call 212-594-7714, or visit yokashowroom.com.

Angela Frost reports strong sales of her Black Tie Fluttery By group for Fall 2012. The three pieces - a shiny shift dress, gold metallic leggings and a velvet shrug - mix rock 'n roll glamour with the romance of bird motifs and black velvet (2 to 14 years). Dress: $35-$38 wholesale, leggings: $14-$16, shrug: $21-$23 For more information, call 805-648-2084, or visit frostcool.com.

Buyers are saying yes to roses - big roses! - at KidCuteTure. Designer Natasha Pantelyat's mega rosette appliques are a hit in baby and toddler styles. For little ones, the Gerbera Tunic and Leggings Set (available in seven colors) offers the big bloom on a comfy knit hat and front and center atop the handkerchief-sided tunic (3 months to 4T, $33-$39 wholesale). Stripes hit the mark with older girls in the elegantly draped Kara Dress that features contrasting color-blocked inserts and a secret pocket (2 to 14 years, $39). For more information, call 609-216-7490, or visit kidcuteture.com.

Buyers are responding to Dipali Patwa's combination of exotic pattern and familiar tutu styling in her Fall 2012 Masala Baby collection. Big sellers for babies include the Soul Sweater Sets in cable and wrap styles, as well as the Mambo Tutu Sets with the signature tulle ruffled leggings and cardigan (two piece sets for infants: $30 wholesale). For girls, the Medley dress ($28) in the brushed cotton Paisley Parfait styled as a tulle-edge tunic and leggings ($14), and the Tutu dress ($32) with inky tulle skirt, drew raves from buyers (girls' styles fit 2 to 10 years). For more information, call 917-331-1766, or visit masalababy.com.

Buyers at the Lolligo Showroom are giving thumbs up to Ferd's classic, washable wool separates. Their favorites include the Soft Wool Audrey Dress with contrast bow (12 months to 8 years, $54-$60 wholesale) and, for boys, the Collared Classic Button Down Shirt in Italian cotton ($35-$41), wool solid tie ($19), and the Woolen Tab straight pants ($41-$47). To wear over classic pieces, buyers are also choosing Reset's Thick Puffer Coat Jacket (2 to 16 years, $99). The comfortable piece has an emblem and letter appliqué for a sports feeling, a dry hand thanks to a wool like fabric, knitted collar and cuffs for warmth, and a removable collar. For more information, call 347-394-3151, or visit www.lolligo.com.

 

Alessia, the special occasion dress and separates manufacturer, is wowing buyers with their spin on the Chanel suit. Instead of demure cream, silver and beige, for Fall 2012, Louis and Norma Di Paolo offer the classic look in rich plum and vibrant red (fits sizes 7 to 20; jacket: $60 wholesale; skirt: $29). Now girls can look tailored and dramatic at once. And I don't have to tell you what that jacket does for a great fitting pair of jeans. For more information, call 866-293-0311, or visit alessiaclothing.com.

 

Pom-poms, polka dots and ruffles: buyers are responding to Sophie Catalou's freewheeling styles for Fall 2012. Two looks they love: The Asymmetrical Tunic Top in rich ruby red and the Check Skirt with pom-pom trim. Softer in tone but just as eye-catching, are the elegantly colored Blush Dot Peasant Top and Cotton Vest worn over the elastic waist, cotton-lined Mesh Skirt with pom-pom trim and a mock drawstring tie. (Most styles fit 12 months to 12 years; approximately $14-$24 wholesale). For more information, call 917-617-8964, or visit sophiecatalou.com.

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Buyers are gobbling up pieces from SnoPea's Fall/Winter 2012 Sweetie Babies Group, according to designer Carolyn Hsu. Two pieces - a candy-printed cotton knit dress and black velvet ruffled collar shrug - are proving hard to resist (6 to 24 months, $19 wholesale). For more information, call 212-594-0295, or visit snopeawear.net.

Oh, baby does Danielle Wilson of Sweet Peanut have a print for you. The Fall 2012 collection of easy, organic cotton infantwear offers a rich color palette of navy, fuchsia and burnt orange that hip buyers love. And the patterns! If the bold stripes and cabbage roses don't do it for you, perhaps the vintage passport stamps or pirate maps will. (NB to 24 months, $9-$16 wholesale). For more information, call 866-617-4465, or visit sweetpeanut.com.

Designer Gabriela Mavros of knitwear company Pimalinda experimented with printed designs on heathered Pima cotton to great effect. A best seller was the one-piece dress (12 months to 6 years, $22-$24 wholesale) that mimics a jumper over a turtleneck and sports a playful trompe l'oeil skirt. For more information, call 210-827-9600, or visit pimalinda.com.

Lorraine LeTac of the boys' collection Bobinette calls her Fall 2012 collection "urban in feel, with comfortable yet stylish looks," buyers call it "a winner!" What they love: The faux two-piece Swell Tee with black denim "vest" and antique brass snap closures (6 months to 10 years, $20 wholesale). Narrow red twill Felix pants (12 months to 10 years, $24) rock the look. Another favorite top is the Nico navy and grey plaid button-down shirt with grey knit elbow patches and hood (12 months to 10 years, $22.50). For more information, call 702-686-0155, or visit bobinette.com.

Designer Alexia Panza, of the boys' collection Tom & Drew and their sister line Olivia & Ollie, proves that casual pieces can have the comfort of playwear and still look sophisticated. Buyers agree. They're smitten with the Twirl Tee, made elegant with a white collar and cuffs and asymmetrical hemline (2 to 14 years, $20 wholesale), worn with Snowbunny Leggings (2 to 14 years, $28) and Bobbing for Baubles knit hat (one size, $16). Well cut basics, like the Twill Oxford Shirt ($28) and Twill Chino pants ($26) look dandy with the dapper Fair Isles Sweater Vest ($30). All boys' pieces fit 2 to 8 years. For more information, call 917-553-6009, or visit tomanddrew.com.

Star-strewn pieces are buyers' favorites at Red Wagon Baby, reports designer Afton Farley. The Double Layer Yoga Tee ($21 wholesale) and Yoga Pant with a Star Contrast Waistband ($17), let girls move freely while the print adds a touch of glamour. Fits 6 months to 6 years. For more information, call 310-569-0366, or visit redwagonbaby.com.

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Casual is the mood at Le Passage Showroom in New York with a T-shirt dress and unisex narrow jeans among the big selling items. "Customers love the whimsical original print and the soft, sweatshirt cotton of the Clauze dress from Little Paul & Joe," (2 to 16 years, $55 wholesale), reports Stephanie Jenner. Another buyer favorite is ESP no.1's unisex jeans, for their timely colors, clean styling, and "Made in the USA label." (NB to 14 years, $36). For more information, call 212-594-3364, or visit lepassageshowroom.com.

Buyers appreciate clothing that multi-tasks, so they're cheering for Servane Barrau's Fall 2012 collection of sportswear embellished with a removable, machine washable, panda-doll friend. The Once Upon a Time Shirt ($26 wholesale) offers exotic graphics as well as a little stuffed panda (velcroed to a ribbon, right side of shirt) that can be removed at playtime. Pair the tee with the Black Panda Skirt ($29), a kaleidoscope of print, ribbon and tulle. If that's not enough pattern, a girl can don Panda Legwarmers in soft, rib sweater knit ($12). Clothing fits 12 months to 10 years. For more information, visit servanebarrau.com.

Buyers are dialing Area Code 407 at Ali's Market Showroom in New York for sophisticated, casual pieces in rich shades and trend-conscious prints, such as the Ikat patterned tunic with figure-flattering belt and leggings (2 to 16 years, $25-$30 wholesale). For the eco-friendly consumer, there's Kicky Pants' bamboo fiber Print Ruffle Footie (NB to 24 months, $19) with the sweet bunny print and ruffled tush. For more information, call 212-695-2300, or visit alismarket.com.

No one knows the adage "details count" better than the designers at Petit Lem. For Fall 2012, they're offering buyers the ease of coordinated two- and three-piece sets, each with the little extras like side-buttoning styling and vintage airplane graphic on the boy's T-shirt (set $20 wholesale), and the spray of polka dots and bows on the three-piece girl's knit set ($24). Fits 3 to 24 months. For more information call 514-748-6234, or visit petitlem.com.

An oversized hit at New York's Duo Showroom is this funky boy's getup from La Miniatura, says Robin Wilcher. The designers cast a spell on buyers with the Voodoo sweater ($48 wholesale), that updates the popular skull motif; Ministripe Tee ($18); and skinny Corduroy Pant ($28). The Nylon Varsity Jacket ($68) adds a touch of jock appeal (fits 2 to 14 years). For more information, call 212-354-2371, or visit duokids.com.

The Aurora Tank Dress, from Tea Collection's Fall 2012 line, has buyers seeing stars. The item (2T to 12 years, $19 wholesale), with its wild swirls of color, exposed back zipper and feminine pleating, is based on the Aurora Borealis. Pairing the dress with the soft, long sleeve Purity Tee ($12.50) and Cozy Rob Knit Legging ($12) makes for a heavenly combination. (Tee and leggings fit 12 months to 12 years). For more information, call 617-733-9183, or visit www.teacollection.com.

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A sweet treat for buyers of Cupcakes & Pastries' Fall 2012 collection is the Square Bib dress with contrast pom-pom details. The cotton, lined garment covers all the season's themes with a rich wallpaper print, bib detail, and easy-to-move-in shape. (12 months to 12 years, $30-$32 wholesale) For more information, call 213-769-8272, or visit cupcakesandpastries.com.

Buyers shopping the Holiday and Fall 2012 Busy Bees and Miss b lines, found the traditional looks with modern touches this company is known for. In the Holiday collection, the versatile, fully lined plaid pants for boys (2 to 12 years, $34 wholesale) got buyers' thumbs up, as did the Miss b's Pomegranate Satin dress (7 to 16 years, $52) in a complexion flattering shade and narrow shape. Fall buyers favored the Daisy Drawstring dress (7 to 16 years, $36), as much for its casual silhouette and drawstring detail, as its luxurious fabrication that feels like fleece inside. For more information, call 917-796-9771, or visit busybees-kids.com.

A Zutano Fall 2012 'best seller': the Cozie Shaggy Hat. "It's a warm superstar in our winter line up," says designer Uli Belenky. "The adorable bomber styles (worn with the fleece Cozie, Scrapyard Tee and Candy Stripe Leggings) make a fun winter look, and the sherpa fleece outside and shaggy faux fur that lines the ear flaps and brim keep baby's head warm all winter." The must-have gift piece, available in several bright tones, fits 6 months to 4T, $12 wholesale. For more information, call 800-287-5139, or visit zutano.com.

Joy Cha of Lemon Loves Lime and Gnu Brand, known for innovative appliques, anything-but-demure use of color, and a fresh way with ruffles, gave buyers a whole lot of love for Fall 2012. They're loving her back with orders for the ruffle-edged, multi-tiered Rose Fairy Dress (2 to 10 years, $32 wholesale) worn with the brilliant blue cotton cardigan and hat, each strewn with hand-knit flowers (3 months to 4 years, $42). The boy's Gnu Brand buyer favored the Black Bear Tee (2 to 8 years, $19.50) for its vibrant tones and embroidered French Terry animal. For more information, call 630-260-7885, or visit lemonloveslime.com and gnubrand.com.

Fans of the multi-piece Appaman collection are snapping up the three-piece glen plaid Mod Suit (2T-14 years; blazer and pants: $63 wholesale; tailored vest: $22; white oxford shirt: $22). The narrow cut looks sharp while the subtle shading of the plaid allows it to work as a neutral, mixing and matching with other prints and graphics. Another outfit in tonalities of gray, is the Drop Waist Dress in neutral tie-dye print (6 months to 10 years, $25) worn with Appaman tights (6 months - 7 years, $12) and the hot pink Julia scarf (s, m, l, $16). For more information, call 212-460-5480, or visit appaman.com.

"It looks like black lace is a theme," says Allison Acken of the Los Angeles-based Allison Showroom, where buyers are responding to the romantic material. Two outfits with a following are Mini Treasure Kids' Jasmine dress topped with a lace overlay worn beneath the Belle sparkle cardigan (dress: 3-24 mos., $55 wholesale; 3-14 years, $60; cardigan: 3-14 years, $31.50) and A.Bird's sophisticated Kena top in black lace (2-12 years, $47.95) with the Audrey checkered pant ($34.95). For more information, call 310-486-9354, or visit allisonshowroom.com.

Buyers are sourcing Mack & Co. fleece coats for understated looks as well as pieces with va-va-voom! The Jackie, inspired by Jackie Kennedy, comes in a rich Kelly green (or hot pink) and sports one embellishment: an interesting collar that works as a scarf ($23-$30 wholesale). For more drama, there's the black zebra Lulu coat ($27-$30) in a flattering A-line shape and face framing ruffles. (Both styles fit sizes 12 mos. to 12 years.) For more information, call 510-533-6545, or visit mackandco.com.

 

Mim-Pi's jewel-toned Fall 2012 collection is a gem with buyers who are scooping up the richly colored, heavily patterned pieces. Among their favorite items are multi-toned pink pieces, cotton knit blazers, embroidered cardigans and mixed print skirts. (2-10 years; $4.50-$42 wholesale) For more information, call the Duo Showroom in New York at 212-354-2371, or visit www.mim-pi.com.  

Silvia Balconi of the Milan-based sportswear line Amelia, is having a great Fall 2012 season with her collection of subtle, neutral-toned pieces. The items, such as the Amy blouse ($32 wholesale) and Luce corduroy pants ($37), are cut from luxurious wool, wool/mohair blends and Liberty of London cottons in easy, modern shapes. To top everything, buyers love the Frau wool jacket ($63) with toggle closures and impish pointed hood. (Fits NB to 8 years.) For more information, call 718-232-0012, or visit ameliamilano.it.

A little glitz and a lot of glamour go a long way at Blush from Us Angels where buyers are smitten with black lace and anything red. Two examples of the best selling items: the scoop neck black dress with lace overlay bodice, and the meant-for-the-dance-floor rich red dress with the jaunty flower and full skirt. (Both pieces fit 7-14 years, $42 wholesale.)  For more information, call 213-624-4477, or visit usangels.com.

 
Buyers turn to Baby CZ for designer Carolina Zapf's way with timeless design. For Fall 2012, she employs luxurious fabrications such as cashmere and Liberty of London cotton for two favorites: the Ruffle Cardigan in tea rose, a fresh alternative to pink or bright orange (3 mos. to 12 years; $90-$125 wholesale), and the delicate print Rachel dress with understated ruffled trim and a lush velvet bow (3 to 24 mos., $90). For more information, call 212-580-5190, or visit babycz.com.

"Our buyers tell us that the Kenny dress' (2T to 16 years; $26-$29 wholesale) great body, soft shell and lining make it a wonderful holiday dress," says designer Ary of Stella Industries. Another favorite for Fall 2012 is the Betsy (2T to 8 years; $23-$25). "It's fresh and fun," says Ary of the easy bubble skirt dress, and "it's an easy item to dress up or down." Both garments work two important tends for fall: wear-with-everything gray and the Missoni-inspired zig-zag stripe. For more information, call 214-627-2676, or visit stellaindustries.com.

 

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Little Pink Houses is the name of Kiki Fluhr's Fall 2012 collection for

The Dutch brand Le Big, manufacturers of hosiery and knitted accessories for girls and boys, and apparel, handbags and belts for girls, is rocking buyers in Lynn Meyer's New York showroom, Meyer reports. The little hipster is wearing buyers' favorites: the sparkle star cardigan (1-12 years; $34.29 wholesale) paired with gold lame legging (same sizes; $17.14), skinny belt ($6.67) and mesh mini purse ($10.48).

Another favorite is the ribbon-wrapped headband with sequined bow from Bow Arts (toddler and up; $7 wholesale). Available in seven shades, the hair accessory adds just the right glitzy touch to a girl's outfit. Contact Meyer at 212-947-5522, or visit lynnmeyerinc.com.

Buyers shopping the Los Angeles-based Scoop Showroom for Fall 2012 are mad for T-shirts, reports Heidi Ngo. Two lines getting lots of attention are All Good Living Kids, and the boys' line, Mini Shatsu. All Good Living Kids' organic cut-and-sew one-pieces and tees are locally made and feature patterns and slogans with a strong Sixties and Seventies influence. (3 months to 6 years; $13-$17 wholesale).

Irreverent Mini Shatsu sportswear collection features graphics such as headphones that rest along a T-shirt's neckline, and the Vintage Biker tee, complete with wristwatch and goggles. The collection is produced in limited quantities, so act fast. (Fits 6 months to 12 years; $17-$42 wholesale.) For more information, call 323-448-5931, or visit scoopshowroom.com.

In every collection, there's one piece with that intangible "it" factor. For Fall 2012, the must-have infant piece at Deux par Deux is this little bubble-skirted number with faux posies and suspenders (3 to 18 months; $29 wholesale). For more information, call 514-383-3408, or visit deuxpardeux.com.

Originally published April 1, 2012

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