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August 2010 Children's Club Established Lines: A Show for All Seasons in the Accessories, Gifts and Footwear Markets - Part II
Baby and children's bath robes, sweaters, coats, and hats Designer: Susan Skeels Wholesale: $15 - $32 Sizes: 3m - 14 Standouts: The communion white sweaters; the 'Grace Kelly' cardigan trimmed with pearls; the blanket and ribbon edged sweaters; the hooded robes; the unisex fleece lined toggle coats; the tie-dyed blankets with hats to match in eye catching colors.
FYI: The company was founded in 1982, and Ms. Skeel's goal is to offer a high quality, 100% cotton product, at a reasonable price. Tel: 845 268 3527 E-mail: fgrpts@aol.com
Fine tights, leggings, and socks for babies and children Wholesale: $4 - $12 Sizes: Boys 4 - 7, Boys 8 - 14, Girls 4 - 6X, Girls 7 - 14, Infant, Layette, Preemie, Toddler Standouts: The boys' socks in assorted basic colors; the 'Special Occasion' (Communion, Weddings) lace and flower embellished hose (perfect for flower girls); the patterned footless tights in tie dyed gray and a glittery silver floral pattern on black; the cushiony slipper socks (in prints such as a zebra, giraffe, Knight); the tiered ruffle footless socks which are best sellers and always "fly off the shelves".
FYI: The company was founded in Germany in 1866 and is known worldwide for their high quality (all products are free of harmful chemicals), great selection (of styles and colors - the 'Comodo' Collection offers about 50 colors, mostly year round), and literally having 'something for everyone' be it something trendy or something very classic. Tel: 347 394 3151 E-mail: info@lolligo.com
Celebrity and trend driven hair accessory line Designer: Mireya Villareal Wholesale: $4 - $6 Ages: Girls of all ages Standouts: The enormous flower adorned hair clips; the holiday perfect narrow headbands decorated with rhinestone flowers, art deco inspired ornaments, colorful large stones, satin bows or feathers.
FYI: The Chicago-based Ms. Villareal is a hairdresser by trade and she designs her line of luxe, special, and affordable couture like accessories from that point of view (understanding all the ways the hair can be styled to complement her products). Her young daughter, Marina, was not only her initial inspiration, but is her 'test driver'. Tel: 888 214 5678 E-mail: support@pinkpewter.com
Stylish and practical legwarmers, tights, and socks Wholesale: $5- $6 Sizes: 0 - 3 months, 6 mos. - 8 Standouts: The fun, colorful new for fall 'Adventureland' line; the new 'Poetic' line which mixes rich textures; the holiday perfect line emphasizing red, green, and white; the new organic cotton newborn line.
FYI: There are about 148 different designs available and kids enjoy being creative and layering to their liking. The product was voted 'Best Shower Gift of 2009' by Pregnancy and Newborn Magazine readers. Tel: 206 734 4000 E-mail: info@babylegs.com
The original Swedish Moccasins Designer: Diana Reznik Wholesale: $13.50 - $14.50 Sizes: Boys 4 - 7, Girls 4 - 6X, Girls 7 - 14, Infant, Layette, Toddler Standouts: The brand new 'comfy' cotton tights (available in both solids and appealing patterns: Dots, Hearts, Candy Canes, Leopard, Scottie Dog, Shimmer Stripes); the heart printed and striped bodysuits, striped top, and, basic solid pants that are made to coordinate with the moccasins.
FYI: The company was founded in Sweden more than 50 years ago and the moccasins (available in infant, children's and adult sizes), a hybrid of a sock and a shoe, are still made in very much the same way (and that includes the distinctive hand stitching). They are specifically made to stay on the foot, made of natural material, they feature no skid bottoms, have double elastic at the ankle (so they stay on), and have soft durable leather soles, so the foot can move freely. The company is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year; their taglines are "Take your 1st steps with us" and "For Happy Feet". Tel: 609 397 6303 E-mail: info@nowali.com
Hand finished, machine made knit baby clothing and accessories for infants and toddlers. Knitted and crocheted accessories and clothing for newborns. Designer: Gita Saha Wholesale: $7 - $52 Sizes: Girls 4 - 6X, Infant, Toddler Standouts: The boys and girls sweater sets with matching hats in graphic stripes and color blocks; the coordinated blankets.
FYI: Everything on the line is machine made and hand finished and made of rayon chenille and cotton in the USA; and everything about the shapes, styles, colors, patterns, is unapologetically sophisticated, chic, classic, and timeless. There is nothing gimmicky or 'trendy' about it. Tel: 845 362 2204 E-mail: gitaaccessories@yahoo.com
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