June 2014

Space Cadet If you flash 1,000 light years ahead, chances are you will find a fashion industry that is still captivated by outer space—and with good reason. Teeming with shooting stars, gleaming rockets, twinkling moons and mammoth planets, this real-life fantasy world elicits out-of-this-world designs season after season. From Saint Laurent’s simple star prints to […]

Royal Rebels

Bird Call

Now that we’ve experienced the bone-chilling snow apocalypse that is a polar vortex, the life of a snowbird has never seemed more appealing. Taking flight, too, is a gaggle of feather-embellished apparel, accessories and décor for Fall ’14. On frocks, skirts and other girly accoutrements, the light and airy textures add an elegant and romantic […]

Babies“R”Us keeps up with Kourtney Kardashian and family

“I used to be the buyer for my mom’s children’s store, but I didn’t have kids at the time and only bought things I liked without thinking about practicality,” says television personality, retailer and designer Kourtney Kardashian. How times have changed. Kourtney, who inspired a thousand Masons when she gave her first son the moniker […]

Take A Hike

The call of the wild beckons this Mother Nature—one of the 34.5 million who unplugged from her iPhone and explored the great outdoors last year, according to the Outdoor Foundation. And with baby gear becoming more durable, packable and functional, hitting the trails with tot in tow has never been easier. Thanks to the plush […]

April/May 2014

Burgundy Bound Whether you call it maroon, oxblood, cordovan or burgundy, the dark red color that has become a staple in fall collections exudes autumnal richness and more. From red carpets to French wine, the color has a long history of being associated with the finer things in life, not to mention being the color […]

On Trend: March 2014

Creature Comforts The children’s product world has discovered what Snow White and Cinderella learned long ago—woodland animals are not only adorable, they are also good at sprucing up pads and designing (or in the case of Fall ’14, inspiring) fancy frocks. Be it hooting owls and cuddly Grizzlies to ‘it’ animal the fox, furry forest […]

Southern Belle

She may have switched to caffeine-free sweet tea during her pregnancy, but this new mother hasn’t lost one bit of her Southern charm. In fact, motherhood and the latest baby accoutrements swathed in sophisticated prints and textures—has revealed a whole new and exciting world of ladylike accessories to discover. From a slim diaper tote that […]

Baby It’s Cold Outside

On Trend: February 2014

Flannel Folklore Farmers wore it first, followed by railroad engineers and even cricket players until the 1970s, but it was grunge rockers like Nirvana and Pearl Jam who made it cool to wear flannel. The soft woven fabric, dating back to the 17th century Scottish Highlands, has humble roots as the go-to material for chilly […]

Fashion: February 2014

Petal Pusher

The Orchid family is home to more than 25,000 species, but only one is top of mind for tastemakers worldwide. Radiant Orchid, named Pantone Color of the Year for 2014, is about to implode on the fashion, home, makeup and children’s markets as a creative and magical complementary counterpart to last year’s renewing Emerald. It […]

Cold Snap

Mr Mom

Meet the modern dad: According to a recent Pew Research survey, he’s young (27.4 years old) and spends nearly triple the amount of time at home than dads in the ’60s ever did. But he still finds more time for leisurely pursuits than mom (three hours a week more to be exact). Luckily for this […]

On Trend: January 2014

Dancing Queen The Disco Age didn’t bring with it just a plethora of polyester and bad dance moves. It also marked the era of the roller rink, the local hot spot where adolescents (a.k.a. tweens) mingled under the glow of Dancinga mirror ball to the tunes of ABBA and did the hustle clad in psychedelic […]

On Trend: December 2013

Fossil Fuel Tired of the Roaring Twenties-inspired party frocks and twee Depression-era smock tops that have infiltrated children’s fashion as of late—but still crave a bit of vintage style? Take a look at the prehistoric threads and accessories coming straight from the Jurassic. Complete with scales, teeth and tails, these imaginative dinosaur items are not […]

Craft Flair

With a notebook chock-full of healthy snack recipes, knitting patterns and coupons for Michaels in tow, this hands-on future PTA president and Girl Scout leader manages her household like a well-oiled machine, but it isn’t all work and no play. A team of helpful products—like a mess-free squeeze bottle to store homemade baby food and […]

Bottle Service

Motherhood hasn’t forced this über-cool downtown mom to skip gallery openings or even a trunk show at an East Village boutique. In fact, one-of-a-kind diaper bags by avant-garde designers have enhanced her cutting edge look, which her tot is bound to inherit. After all, bold black and white cuddly dolls and ironic picture books already […]

On Trend: October 2013

Sea Worthy Move over unicorns—mermaids are the season’s mythical “It” creature. From the 100th anniversary of Copenhagen’s famous Little Mermaid statue inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s legendary fairytale to Disney releasing The Little Mermaid on Blu-Ray, the aquatic goddess is capturing the imaginations of a whole new generation. Just take a look at the fin-tastic, […]

Hot Mama

As Millennials enter motherhood, and big box stores shrink their maternity selection, it’s a bright time for children’s retailers to discover their motherly fashion instincts. By Angela Velasquez You can talk CPSIA regulations in your sleep and might know the differences between Bugaboo’s Bee and Chameleon strollers, but the world of maternity fashion, with its […]