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Aug 30 2010
Fortune’s Son
It’s often said that you make your own luck. Though it’s unclear where the expression originated, one only has to look at the trajectory of United Legwear & Underwear to see its truth. Isaac Ash, who started the New York-based company 12 years ago, cut his teeth in the legwear industry while working in the […]
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Aug 30 2010
Washington, DC Retailers
Full of Beans (*) Washington, DC Entering its 25th year this month, Full of Beans is celebrating by going greener, said owner Mare Hutchens, who is trying to support local vendors as well as U.S.-made and fair trade products. Her cozy, playful store offers moderate to upper tier, age-appropriate children’s clothing and gifts. Hutchens plans […]
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Aug 30 2010
Paul Frank Partners with 686 on Kids’ Technical Snow Line
Paul Frank Industries has teamed up with technical apparel company 686 on a youth snow collection that will debut for Fall 2010. The high-performance snow gear will be playful yet functional and inspired by Paul Frank’s signature characters—Julius, Skurvy and more. The collection includes boys’ and girls’ insulated quilted jackets, printed jackets, pants, performance fleece hoodies and […]
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Aug 30 2010
Spring Mix
What’s hot for Spring ’11? Fresh designs are sprouting up, but don’t expect an all-new slate of trends. Skinny jeans aren’t fading, the boho look is still in and nautical themes persist as a perennial spring staple. “The thing we’ve discovered over the seasons is that nothing moves very quickly [in children’s wear],” said Fiona […]
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Aug 23 2010
Hippototamus Enters Wholesale Business
After growing its brand and incubator shops for five years, New York-based children’s label Hippototamus is offering its apparel for newborns through age 6 to outside retailers. According to president Tiffani Talbot, buyers across the country had been asking the company to make its product lines available for wholesale, and Hippototamus decided the time was […]
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Aug 18 2010
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Smarty Pants
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: August 18, 2010 Like ‘E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: August 18, 2010’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Smarty Pants Cute Beltz (347) 995-3449 www.cutebeltz.com To combat the ongoing trend of “pants on the ground,” Cute Beltz offers an array of belts to allow boys and girls to keep […]
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Aug 10 2010
Chicago Retailers
Munchkin Land (*) Hinsdale, IL Founded in 1987 and located in its present location for over three years, Munchkin Land delivers unique children’s clothing in a shabby-chic environment decked out with chandeliers, white wooden floors and pink, blue and white furniture. While owner Graceann Martin still stocks her shelves with clothing from new designers and […]
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Aug 10 2010
Couture Concept
“Tallulah is a name I’d consider if I had a third child,” Veronica Scott reflected when asked how she came up with the moniker Tallulah Moon for the children’s brand she launched last year. “But it kind of is my third child.” With her label, “I wanted to create a wardrobe for the little girl […]
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Jul 16 2010
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Out of This World
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: July 16, 2010 Like ‘E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: July 16, 2010’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Out of This World Giggle Moon (760) 754-9030 www.gigglemoonbaby.com Giggle Moon’s playful and feminine collection showcases yummy fabrics and eye-catching prints. New arrivals for fall include floral peasant dresses, twirly tops with ruffled boot-cut bottoms and […]
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Jul 1 2010
Minnesota Retailers
Pacifier (*) Minneapolis, MN This modern boutique, which offers complimentary gift boxes and stroller assembly, can vouch that scheduled deliveries are still a continuous downfall in the retail industry. “We’ve had a few problems with partial shipments and companies not being able to produce items accurately,” said sales manager Kristin Madsen. Tea Collection is one […]
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Jul 1 2010
Morning Glory
For years, Daphne Henderson had her sights set on creating a full apparel collection, but her time was consumed by another successful project—the heirloom pettiskirt brand Oopsy Daisy Baby, which she launched in 2001. Nearly a decade later, Henderson is now able to do both. She recently bowed Dew Drops Couture, a vintage European-inspired line […]
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Jul 1 2010
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Natural Choice
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: July 1, 2010 Like ” on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Natural Choice Petunia Pickle Bottom (805) 643-6672 www.petuniapicklebottom.com Petunia Pickle Bottom introduces the perfect gift for parents on the go—a collection of 100-percent organic cotton bags that add to its assortment of stylish accessories and juvenile products for babies and caregivers. […]
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Jun 2 2010
The Downturn’s Upside
We’ve all heard that sluggish economies make for fertile ground for some sectors (booze and junk food, in particular) but you don’t have to look that far in the children’s market to spot areas of growth. The winners, relatively speaking, are companies whose products represent the most value to consumers: great design at a fair […]
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Jun 2 2010
Making a Beeline
Aiming to create a line offering well made, classic pieces that aren’t too fussy, Maryam Barrett applied her fashion knowledge to launch Busy Bees. The San Francisco-based designer grew up surrounded by the apparel industry: Thirty years ago, her mother started a women’s Scottish cashmere line, which is based in London. Later on, Barrett found […]
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May 17 2010
CPSC Considers New Drawstring Rule
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has proposed a rule to specify that children’s upper outerwear garments in sizes 2T to 12 (or the equivalent) that have neck or hood drawstrings and sizes 2T to 16 (or the equivalent) that have waist or bottom drawstrings that do not meet specified criteria have characteristics that constitute substantial […]
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May 12 2010
E-shaw’s Accent on Wednesdays: Top Trenz
E-shaw’s Accent on Wednesdays: May 12, 2010 To Dye For Top Trenz (631) 254-8499 www.toptrenz.com Top Trenz has all the goodies a girl could want. The vast collection spans watches, bracelets, necklaces, bandanas, bags and headbands in trend-right colors and styles. This season, the brand goes wild for tie dye. A kaleidoscope of colors […]
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Apr 26 2010
Pennsylvania retailers discuss their area’s reaction to green offerings.
Infants/Toddlers Baby Lulu: light pink and green striped and floral dresses Baby Nay: pastel floral top and bell-bottom pant sets Le Top: duck-themed striped rompers Claesens: bright pink and white polka dot rompers with navy ruffle details Eliane et Lena: baby blue and olive striped one-pieces with a front pocket Paper Wings: light mauve rompers […]
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Apr 26 2010
Taking Liberties
While pregnant with her daughter, Jane D’Haene was forced to quit her job as design director for an architecture firm, but when it was time to head back to work, she decided to pursue another career. “It’s every mom’s dream to dress her daughter,” she explained, noting that she “blew the budget” buying clothes. D’Haene […]
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Apr 14 2010
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Huggalugs
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: April 14, 2010 Pants Optional Huggalugs (425) 868-3195 www.huggalugsusa.com Perfect for jazzing up an outfit or protecting little knees while crawling, the legwarmer category continues to expand. Huggalugs adds two very different groupings to its line of baby and kid leg and armwarmers: feminine and ferocious. The Damask grouping features […]
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Apr 7 2010
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Bugalug
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: April 7, 2010 Easy Does It Bugalug (403) 289-6344 www.bugalugbaby.com Simple and sassy: That’s the motto for Bugalug accessories. The company offers a vibrant array of fanciful barrettes, headbands, ponytail loops and pacifier clips. The latest addition to the roster is the Cinch belt, which is designed to make life […]
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