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Based in Puerto Rico, Lori
Riollano's collections - PaPalotes
and MoHao - offer well-made
garments meant for warmer climates. PaPalotes' crisp
Peruvian cotton pieces in playful prints are mostly
lined, making them comfortable and long wearing (girls
and boys 3 months to 12 years; $17-$36
wholesale). MoHao lined Lycra swimwear in a mix of
prints, looks chic poolside or on the beach (2T to 12
years; $18.50-$28.75).
With the temperature
climbing to 100 degrees, SnoPea's
clean, easy pieces never looked so appealing. For
Spring/Summer 2013, they're offering a palette of white,
cantaloupe, soft lime and sky blue, making little ones
look as refreshing as a peppermint smoothie. (Fits 6 to
24 months, $18-$20 wholesale.) For more information, call
212-594-0295, or visit snopeawear.net.
With seven new patterns and themes such as Seaside Cool,
Garden Party, and Circus Galore, Zutano's
spring/summer 2013 collection offers heaping servings of
fun. As always, the color range is on-trend with fresh,
clean tones and the prints are as carefully drawn and
mix-and-matchable as one expects from this popular
company. (Fits NB to 4T, approximately $8-$20
wholesale.) To see the entire collection, stop by booth
#2700 at Children's Club. Call 802-563-2174, or visit
zutano.com.
Among Loralin
Design's new giftwear, are
cotton one-pieces in unusual color combinations and
hooded tunics in rich tones that, when paired with
leggings, instantly create a dynamic outfit (NB to 4T).
See the entire collection of baby and toddler knits,
journals, toys, and gift sets at the August New York
International Gift Fair (booth #6013). Prices for all
items are $5-$60 wholesale. For more information, call
917-664-0148, or visit loralindesign.com.
For spring /summer 2013,
designer Servane
Barrau asks buyers to
imagine a magic town, a candy town and a sugar town, each
a fantasy of bright colors, whimsical flowers and, like
the dresses here, printed with unique graphics and
embellished with plenty of ruffles (Fits 12 months to 10
years, $7-$31 wholesale). For a complete look at Barrau's
fanciful collection, contact servanebarrau.com.
Little
Threads produces four
childrenswear brands, all carrying the same high quality
and craftsmanship. Two groups shown here include Baby
Threads, a collection of delicate layette wear (NB to 24
months, $6-$40 wholesale); and Little Threads, carefully
crafted garments of natural fabrications, rich smocking
and embroidery, and fresh meadow colorations (3 months to
12 years, $24.50 - $42). To see the entire Little Threads
collection, visit booth #2020 at Children's Club. Call
(954)425-7727 or visit littlethreadsinc.com,
babythreadslt.com.
It's going to be one great
season for Hudson
Threads' Summer of
Love-inspired 2013 collection. The super soft
poly/rayon/Lycra dresses, tops, shorts, and shrugs
channel the Sixties with hot colors and color-blocking,
and groovy get-me-to-the-commune patterns. (Fits 4 to 16
years, $10-$33 wholesale.) For more information, call
914-481-1113, or visit hudsonthreads.com.
Ooh!
La, La! Couture is tu-tu-tu
fabulous this season with their spring/summer 2013 and
cruise collections. Like this fabulous number, the
dresses blend sweet candy colors with Parisian
sophistication (2T to 14 years, $30-$54 wholesale). To
see the entire collection, stop by the Curly Girls booth
at Children's Club (#2810). Call 212-967-6457, or visit
curlygirlsinc.com.
Inspired by the magic of
Alice in Wonderland, designer Natalya Pantelyat at
KidCuteTure
debuts with The Wonderland Collection. A spring/summer
2013 selection of lush cotton jersey pieces in delicate
pink, silvery blue and white, her shapes range from
cascades of ruffles and rosettes to her signature
architectural silhouettes. And for those who are hooked
on Pantelyat's brightly colored pieces, there are plenty
of those too. (NB to 14 years, $12.50-$49 wholesale).
Stop by the Children's Club (booth #3111), to see the
entire line. Call 609-216-7490, or visit kidcuteture.com.
Kapital-K
Spring/Summer 2013 puts kool dudes in a fun mode with
super-sized style in this graphic-loaded collection.
Themes such as speed racing to high-flying, and surfing,
add to the appeal. (NB to 8 years, $7-$23 wholesale.) To
see the collection, visit booth 2912 at Children's Club.
Call 973-256-5275, or visit kapital-k.com.
Floatimini's
Spring/Summer 2013 collection is a gumball machine of
candy colors, bold trims and funky patterns. The shapes
are flirty and ruffle-trimmed, and even the trendiest
pieces have a touch of retro appeal (6 months to 12
years). See the entire collection at the upcoming
Children's Club (booth #3027). Call 201-618-4406, or
visit www.floatimini.com.
Australia-based Mischka
Aoki, a
collection of couture special occasion pieces for girls,
introduces their Spring/Summer 2012 collection, due in
stores this August. Colors are garden shades of white,
dusty rose, sunshine yellow and magenta, and the
fabrications include embroidered lace, satin, sheer
organza and exclusive hand-sewn floral appliques. Two
beauties in the line include A Thousand Flowers a
Thousand Love (above photo), a statement making dress
with layers of tulle and hand appliqued flowers. The
April Kiss Dress lends a jolt of excitement to the party
in magenta lace and a spray of tulle. For more
information, visit mischkaaoki.com.
US Distributor: alexia@tomanddrewboys.com;
(212) 600-1278.
Rainbows, lollipops and
tulle galore: yes, it's the Spring/Summer 2013 collection
of charming looks from Mim-Pi.
Two examples out of many, are the infant's dotted and
ruffled tee with deer graphic, and, for bigger girls, a
chic white denim jacket with kitten appliques. Wear it
over a froth of tulle ruffles, or any piece in this
pattern-happy line. (NB to 10 years, $10-$50 wholesale).
For more information, call the Curly
Girls Showroom at
212-967-6457,
or visit mim-pi.com.
Designer Ary at
Stella
Industries has had big
success with tulle pieces, and this adorable number
should be a top seller as well. The piece is called Nice,
a word that also describes the company's entire trendy
Spring/Summer 2013 collection (12 months to 16 years,
$11-$42 wholesale). See the collection at the upcoming
Children's Club, booth #3110. For more information, call
213-627-2676, or visit stellaindustries.com.
Celebrity offspring, such
as Seraphina Affleck, are enjoying time at the beach in
Stella
Cove swimwear. New
Spring/Summer 2013 swimsuits and beachwear for girls and
boys flatter small shapes, and the prints range from
retro sweet to perfect-for-cruise nauticals. (Fits 6
months to 12 years, $20-$27 wholesale.) Stop by the
Thread Showroom booth #2913 at the August Children's
Club, to see the entire cruise and spring/summer
collection. For more information, call 212-801-2387, or
visit threadshowroom.com.
She prefers
retro shapes to anything overtly revealing and can't
decide on butterflies or animal prints. Submarine's
Spring/Summer 2013 collection (infant to 16 years,
$36-$42 wholesale) offers a little of everything trendy,
such as this charming butterfly-patterned maillot with
generous leopard print bows. Look for loads of
hand-embroidery and silk cover-ups too! To see the entire
collection, stop by booth #1700 at the upcoming ENK
Children's Club show. Call 305-931-4196, or visit
submarinekids.com.br.
Salty ocean
air, spice markets, and a flower garden after the rain
influence Masala
Baby's
Spring/Summer 2013 collection. The line is rife with tile
and Ikat prints, loose shapes, and just enough tulle to
keep a girl happy. (Baby sets: 3 to 24 months, $25
wholesale; boys and girls: 2 to 10 years, $15-$32.) For
more information, call 917-331-1766, or visit
masalababy.com.
Water meets clouds at
LamanBlu,
a collection of sea-inspired sportswear for girls and
boys. This season, look for eco-friendly designer
fabrications such as washable linen, silks, organic
cottons, modal and bamboo knits, cut for comfort and
printed with exclusive, trend-conscious patterns. A
perfect fit in better boutiques. (Girls and boys 6m-6x,
$15-$59 wholesale) To see the entire collection, stop by
booth #3341 at the ENK Children's Club. Call
720-837-1452, or visit lamanblu.com.
It's pure elegance at
Elegant
Baby
with a sophisticated
Spring/Summer 2013 collection. A fine example is the Lil'
Explorer group of coordinating cotton apparel, blankets
and toys in delicate, unisex tones. The striped jumpsuit
($18 wholesale) and boxed socks ($12) make great gifts,
or add the blanket ($20). An 18-piece assortment of
cotton knit monkeys and lion rattles in a lined wicker
basket ($81) makes a blow-their-socks-off gift. Stop by
booth #4246 at the August New York International Gift
Show to see all of Elegant Baby's unusual, well-priced
pieces. Call 800-672-5313, or visit elegantbaby.com.
Europann makes an auspicious
return with their Spring/Summer 2013 collection of
sportswear and swimsuits for boys. The sportswear
includes linen shirts and shorts, perfect fitting cotton
slacks and Bermuda shorts in a wide range of colors. Sure
to please little boys, the well made bathing suits
feature race cars, flags, dots and other playful patterns
(2 to 14 years, $32-$49 wholesale). Find the Europann
collection in the Lolligo
Showroom booths 1902 and
2002 at the August Children's Club. For more information,
call 347-394-3151, or visit www.lolligo.com.
Sierra
Julian's Spring/Summer 2013
collection strikes the perfect balance between
sophistication and playfulness with couture quality
fabrications, modern shapes, understated colors, and just
enough embellishment to lend the garments a bit of "wow"
factor. (2 to 12 years, $20-$85 wholesale.) To see the
entire collection, stop by booth #2130 at the August
Children's Club. Call 212-359-9531, or visit
www.sierrajulian.com.
You love CROCS' footwear
for its casual styling and flamboyant color. Now, with
the introduction of CROCS' apparel, there's even more to
admire. Making its debut at the Ali's
Market Showroom, the
Spring/Summer 2013 line for girls and boys (6 months to 8
years, $7-$15 wholesale), makes a great partner to the
company's footwear, with easy, comfortable shapes and
trend-forward patterns and colorations. To see the
collection, call Allison Moroze at 212-695-2300, or visit
alismarket.com.
Tom
& Drew succumbed to the
lure of ocean travel with the Call of the High Seas
Spring/Summer 2013 collection (2 to 8 years). The line,
says Alexia Panza, "is inspired by the elegance of
vintage Americana and the glorious exploits of famous
travelers, real and fictional." And new this season, is
the TDb group, with the same exquisite fabrics, fine
craftsmanship and taste level as Tom & Drew, just
smaller: 12 to 36 months. (Wholesale prices for both
collections: $8-$70.) For more information, call
917-502-6652, or visit tomanddrewboys.com.
iNTAKT
lives up to its slogan "What boys want and parents love!"
with a surf, sea and pop culture-inspired Spring/Summer
2013 collection. The toddler wears a roomy tee with an
unusual wagon graphic edged in bright red, while his
older brother plays it cool in the season's hottest
shade: leaf green. (12 months to 7 years; $12-$25
wholesale) For more information, call 415-800-4545, or
visit intaktclothing.com.
Originally
published September 1, 2012
