Showroom News

• See Kai Run has opened a permanent showroom in the Dallas Market Center. The Seattle-based manufacturer of new walkers will partner in a space with sister shoe company Eleven Collection as well as PicaflorKids clothing. The showroom is located on the 8th floor World Trade Center, 2050 Stemmons Freeway, in the KidsWorld Studio #8701-09. To make an appointment, please contact Michelle Miller at (866) 912-9430 or michelle@seekairun.com.

Buyers will find the entire See Kai Run collection (sizes 3 to 9) and the baby bootie line Smaller (0 to 24 months). Eleven Collection is geared toward for older kids (size 9-3), while PicaflorKids apparel is made for newborns through size 10. Visit www.seekairun.com, www.elevencollection.com and www.picaflorkids.com.

• San Rafael, Calif.-based lifestyle brand KN Karen Neuburger opened a New York showroom earlier this month, located at 6 E. 32nd Street. The showroom features its eponymous line of sleepwear and loungewear as well as a line of home products sold exclusively at Bon-Ton stores. Visit www.karenneuburger.com.

In This Issue: Global influences drive European fashion for fall Manufacturers build in special features to boost sell through Russian themes color specialty fashion this season Plus: Little Steps Fall ’09—fall shoe trends, emerging categories and a Q&A with BBC’s Bob Campbell Coming Next Month: Eco battles the economy—which categories will fare best Earnshaw’s investigates the T-shirt market Lifestyle brands rule the fashion pages Plus: The best new baby shower gifts under $50