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SPRING/SUMMER
2013 FASHION PREVIEWS
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Take a look at
Amelia's
charming collection for spring/summer 2013. With an
understated palette of dusty pink, pale gray and white,
clean shapes and the tiniest, delicate prints, it's sure
to be a hit with parents who appreciate elegant kidswear.
(Fits NB to 8 years, approximately $20-$36
wholesale.)
Designer Milbert
Kiggundu-Bentham will debut Kalulu
Kids at the upcoming
Children's Club (Booth #3438). The collection of
girls' and boys' sportswear is made from kikoy cloth, a
woven textile that gets softer after each washing.
Pieces, such as the girl's dress and boy's tunic and
shorts, focus on solids bordered in stripes and plaids.
The palette combines Kiggundu-Bentham's memories of the
earthy desert and Savannah tones found on safari and the
hues of rising and setting suns on the East African
coast. (Fits 2T to 10 years, $25-$32 wholesale). Call
646-228-1198, or visit kalulukids.com.
Congratulations to
Kissy
Kissy for winning a 2012
Earnie Award for excellence in infant apparel. The
company, featuring four separate groups: Kissy Kissy,
Kissy Kissy Qt-Qt, Besos by Kissy Kissy, and Kissy Kissy
Premier, offers a wealth of whimsically patterned, silky
Pima cotton items, some with delicate embroidery and
smocking. The color palette ranges from classic soft
blues and pinks to punchier tones as well as neutrals.
(Preemie to 4T, $4.50 to $30 wholesale for
hand-embroidery, $45 to $130 for special occasion items.)
For more information, call 732-345-5073, or visit
kissykissyonline.com.
Pop Fizz is an apt name for
Young
Colors' 15th Anniversary
spring/summer 2013 collection. The line of dresses and
separates feature soft knits, cottons in bright
contrasting colors and patterns and playful touches, such
as the "corsage" on the tutu dress that coordinates to
the tiered skirt (12 months to 14 years, $26 wholesale).
Punchy as a pinwheel, the Ruffled Sundress ($24) in bold
polka dots is ready for a day at the parade! For more
information, call 719-539-3812, or visit youngcolors.com.
"Mixed
Up Clothing understands and
celebrates cultural diversity," says Sonia Kang. Our new
collection will introduce lil' global citizens to Russian
nesting dolls, Japanese Kokeshi dolls, and the Toucan of
South America's tropical forests." Here, hot color and
waist-defining shapes make a dramatic statement (6 months
to 7 years, $19-$29 wholesale). To see the entire
collection, stop by booth #1825 at the upcoming ENK
Children's Club Show. Call (818)272-9151, or visit
mixedupclothing.com.
Buyers that know
Cupcakes
& Pastries for designer
Inshi Khanna's bold color mixing and embellishments are
in for a great spring/summer 2013 season. "The collection
is all fun this season," says Khanna, "with beautiful
candy colors, soft cotton fabrics and one-of-a-kind
accessories." (12 months to 12 years, $17-$50 wholesale.)
To see the entire line, stop at booth #3423 at the
upcoming Children's Club. Call 213-769-8272, or visit
cupcakesandpastries.com.
The rayon and Jersey used
in Silkberry
Baby apparel is spun from
cotton and organic bamboo that is 100 percent Oeko-Tex
certified, super soft to the touch and has natural UV
protection. For spring/summer 2013, designer Carrie Shan
offers the luxurious fabrications in a trendy color
palette of yellow/greens, white and soft apricot that
easily mix and match. Two pieces to love: The Sage Hoodie
with bear-print lining and bear-earred hood, and the
elegant hat and one-piece printed with slender stripes
(Fits NB to 12 months, $6-$19 wholesale). Call
604-761-9308, or visit silkberrybaby.com.
Allison Grace at
Nosilla
Organics offers a
free-spirited spring/summer 2013 with patterns of
rainbows, stripes and florals. The rainbow appears as
bold stripes and dots, as well as delicately drawn
florals; and the colors, well, you'll want to eat them
with a spoon. The garments keep their shape, too, with
Spandex blended into the organic cotton for stretch and
resiliency (NB to 4T, $12-$19.50 wholesale). Visit
nosillaorganics.com.
Sandra Stoller's two
collections: Igloo
Island and Ambition
Activewear offer girls
stylish dresses and separates, as well as flattering
pieces for the sports-minded teen to junior. The Igloo
Island stretchy knit dress with a double-layer top and
fashion forward color combination is ideal for a school
day or casual outing. Pastel tones and decorative trim
give workout wear a touch of glamour (Fits 4 to junior 5.
Igloo Island: $21-$30 wholesale, Ambition Activewear:
$12-$20.) To see the entire collection, stop by booth
(#3024) at the upcoming Children's Club, call
212-366-6800, or visit iglooisland.com.
From
joyful bright tones to the urban sophistication of black
and white, Deux
par Deux's spring/summer
2013 collection covers it all. For the youngest, the
design team offers fruity tones and happy prints. Styles
for big sisters and brothers are simply shaped, colored
in dark neutrals, and sparked with bright yellow,
turquoise, and intense pink. Regardless of the size, the
garments are rich in embroidery, lace, ribbons, and bows:
all the details this company is known for (6 months to 12
years, $11-$36 wholesale). For more information, call
514-383-3408, or visit deuxpardeux.com.
Group Lemur, manufacturers of Petit Lem, has added
another sophisticated collection to their offerings:
Bows
and Arrows, designed by
Karine Rock. The new line of adult-inspired pieces for
girls and boys exudes urban chic (2 to 12 years, $9-$22
wholesale). For more information, call 514-748-6234, or
visit petitlem.com.
I've just looked at
The
Measure's spring/summer
2013 collection and, be still my heart. May I point out
how utterly adorable Kiki's Fluhr's ruffled
Fifties-styled sunsuits are, and how charming that giant
rick-rack looks against the sweet curves of a little
girl's back (available in 12 colorways). And give one of
the Peter Pan-collared dresses as a gift as soon as
possible. Now would be better. (Fits 6 months to 12
years, $14.50-$39 wholesale). Visit measuredesigns.com.
"Sweet
Peanut is introducing 11
new prints for Spring 2013, so you're sure to find a bold
and fresh print that's right for you," says
owner/designer Danielle Wilson. The palette is fresh and
lively with whimsical patterns such as hot air balloons
and mod pink flowers. (Fits NB to 24 months, $9-$16
wholesale.) For more information, call 604-617-4465, or
visit sweetpeanut.com.
Designer Jordi Perez at the
Sophie
Catalou collections
fashions a pretty spring/summer 2013 with dresses such as
the Flower Girl ($30-$31 wholesale), that features a
watercolor floral placement print. Another winner is the
Figures halter dress, with a sweet ditzy print bodice and
full, inky colored poplin skirt ($29). Lime green and
cerise neon edging highlights a pretty waist and sweet
shoulders. (Fits 12 months to 12 years). For more
information, call 201-683-4603, or visit sophiecatalou.com.
The sunbaked tones and rich
patterns of South Africa inspired Tea
Collection designer Emily
Meyer's spring/summer 2013 lines. Meyer's clay,
block-print ink tones and shots of searing sky blue mix
and match in exotic yet easily wearable combinations.
(Fits NB to 12 years, $9-$29 wholesale.) For more
information, call 617-733-9183, or visit teacollection.com.
Pimalinda's
Gabriela Mavros' spring/summer 2013 Gardens of Miraflores
collection brings the delicacy of sun-brightened blooms
to her Pima cotton line. This crocheted-top dress, is one
example of her fresh take on the happiest season (12
months to 6 years, $29-$48 wholesale). For more
information, call 210-827-9600, or visit pimalinda.com.
Fresh shapes such as
bubbles for babies update the Elephantito
spring/summer 2013 collection, while familiar
silhouettes, such as this charming, full-skirted dress
with flirty bows, looks new when the carefully drawn
flowers are colored monochromatically. (Fits 12 months to
12 years, $25-$34 wholesale.) For more information, call
888-776-9541, or visit elephantito.com.
ZozoBugBaby's
Rhapsody Collection for spring/summer 2013, with
its signature mix of knits and vibrant patterned
cottons, is all about Boho flair. Many of the garments
combine vintage fabric, lace and button details, for a
one-of-a-kind piece. (18 months to 14 years, $12-$39
wholesale.) For more information, call 503-999-0618, or
visit zozobugbaby.com.
A.Bird's
designer Patricia Cammareri's spring/summer 2013
collection combines gently ruffled shapes and misty sea
tones in garments that replicate the calm of the ocean at
daybreak (12 months to 12 years, $23.95-$45.95
wholesale). For more information, call 904-710-3549, or
visit abirdbaby.com.
Leslie Pitts debuts the new
Lucky
Jade Spring 2013 sweater
collection at Children's Club (booth #3013). The all
cotton one-pieces, hoodies and coordinating hats, feature
Pitts' signature animal motifs, streamlined shapes, and
sophisticated color sense (NB to 4 years, $9-$40
wholesale). For more information, call 310-929-0285, or
visit luckyjadeproducts.com.
Making their debut at the
Tiny Ginger Showroom (booth #2015) at ENK Children's
Club, is Sky
Imagination, a collection
of innovative sportswear with a mission: "To unlock
children's imagination through reading and storytelling."
The fresh colors and unique graphics on the girls' and
boys' clothing are derived from two stories: "Dreaming of
Butterflies" for girls, and "To Catch a Shooting Star"
for boys, snippets of which are found on the garments'
hangtags, in the illustrated books, and on the company's
website. With or without the books, though, the clothing
has undeniable appeal. Bravo! (Fits 6 months to 6 years,
$10-$16 wholesale.) For more information, call the
Tiny
Ginger Showroom at
212-564-9606, or visit skyimagination.com.
Line up, buyers!
Mack
& Co. is debuting the
new vintage-inspired Smile & Twirl collection of
outerwear at ENK (booth #2932), and it's a winner. Colors
have a bleached-in-the-sun softness, or the crispness of
gingham and denim, in easy shapes that include the
company's trademark floral-like swirls and rosettes (12
months to 6X, $24-$38 wholesale). And at the Mack &
Co. line (#3032), look for bold, pattern-driven separates
festooned with blooms (12 months to 6X, $20-$32). For
more information, call 510-533-6545, or visit
mackandco.com.
"Our
Spring/Summer 2013 collection reflects our love for the
first hint of spring to the long days of summer, says Ava
Warr of Maisonnette.
"The four collections, each with their own personality,
can be worn from the park to a party." Two pieces that
are packed with personality, include the Skye Swing Dress
and the Serena Sun Dress worn with Capri Leggings. (The
collection is sized 6 months to 8 years, $5-$34
wholesale). To see the line, stop by booth D9 at the
upcoming Playtime
New York show.
Call 760-730-5447, or visit maisonnetteoceanside.com.
Malley
& Co.'s Jack &
Teddy group is ideal for occasions that require something
special but not "special occasion." The pieces, in crisp
cotton and linen, look fresh and elegant without being
fussy (fits 3 months to 6X, $13-$40 wholesale. For more
information, call 972-840-6433, or visit malleyandco.com.
Designer Kristin Coia
describes Go
Gently Baby's Spring/Summer
2013 collection as "Inspired by nature, so we worked with
circles, curved pockets, slanted seams, flower shapes,
and birds." Her love for the outdoors is reflected in
easy shapes and a cool palette reminiscent of a misty day
at the beach (3 months to 6 years, $13-$34 wholesale). To
see the entire collection, stop by the Thread
Showroom booth #2912 at
Children's Club. Call 212-801-2387, or visit
gogentlybaby.com.
Originally
published August 1, 2012
