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WHAT’S IN STORE Dear Readers, In our business,“what’s in store”is the age old question... who’s carrying what? Where are the strongest sales? What can I sell to improve my bottom line? The past few years have proven to be quite a challenge even for industry veterans. Retailers have been doing whatever possible to make the business, while manufacturers have been scrambling to supply goods with a strong sell-through. How do we create a positive “what’s in store” environment for the present that will translate into sales now? Well, that’s really up to us. We all must do our Due Diligence to find the right products for our customers, the right price points for our profit margins. Keep your product fresh, pertinent and stronger than ever by flipping through the pages of It’s A Kidsworld Magazine. In this issue, you will find new products from lines you know and love, as well as new brands that will be just right for your market. Check out our Trend Report and Eurowatch to see how all this and more is being done abroad. And one other thing: don’t miss our innovative and informative Trend Seminar which It’s a Kidsworld is hosting at Atlanta Mart on March 19th. Our best advice for you is not to be afraid to adapt and change it up. I’m looking forward to seeing “what’s in store” for all of us in the coming year.
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IN COLLABORATION: Butterflies and Zebras’ Designer Shari Horowitz Inks Deal with Tractr Jeans
New York, NY — Butterflies and Zebras’ Designer and Founder Shari Horowitz announces a new collaboration with Tractr Jeans as the exclusive licensee for girls’ tops in sizes 7-14, making its debut for the Fall/Winter 2015 season. “Teaming up with Tractr Jeans makes a lot of sense. Both of our brands share a strong desire to design stylish clothing with an edge, dedicated to tween girls to have fun with. We have created an extremely strong collection to complement denim. We are all thrilled with this partnership and are excited for the upcoming launch” explains Shari. The Fall/Winter 2015 collection will feature tons of great styles, including girls’ tops, graphic tees, sweaters and lots more for this season’s top inspired trends like Athletic, Boho, Retro, Oversized and Cropped to name a few. Keeping with the brand’s innovative and popular looks, the fabrics, styling and silhouettes make each piece in the collection highly fashion forward, attracting major department stores, chains and high-end boutiques nationwide. For more information on the line please contact these local reps: Ilene Oren and Co. -NY Klein Group Dallas and Atlanta Rochelle Perlman Showroom -LA
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The Good Ones Collection: Stringing up the Stars
Fort Wayne, IN — The Good Ones Clothing, a boys’ clothing company announces the release of its new Fall 2015 collection, Stringing up the Stars. The collection will debut at ENK Children’s Club in New York City on March 1st. Stringing up the Stars is a full assortment of 14 items, ranging from a unique and interactive hooded sweatshirt to a meticulously adorned Western short-sleeve. Boys and their caregivers will delight in the smallest details—hidden pockets, playful buttons and patches, intricate patterns and fun illustrations. Throughout, the collection features The Final Hurrahs, a band of four canines who perform songs and write a tour blog on The Good Ones Clothing’s website. “The collection is fun—it’s all about adventure, about being under the widest sky in the world. These pieces tell a story, and it’s one these boys will always remember,” said Matt Kelley, founder. “Stringing up the Stars is meant to trigger the imagination and inspire boys to be creative, to be dreamers, and to be full of character,” added founding designer, Denise DeMarchis. The Good Ones Clothing is now opening new wholesale accounts. For more information please visit www.TheGoodOnes.com
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Lokai - The Perfect Balance
Have you ever experienced a moment that shakes you to your core? We all enter moments when we’re suddenly very aware that our lives can take a turn in an instant. That right behind challenges lie times of great happiness – and vice versa. For Steven Izen, that moment was during his freshman year at Cornell University. His grandfather, “Papa,” was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. It was the first time he felt helpless, knowing he would have to sit back and watch his Papa’s mental faculties and body slowly deteriorate. Days after he received the heartbreaking news, Steven found himself on the beach with his family and friends. He wondered how could some parts of his life feel so aligned while others were so broken? It was this realization that was the driving force behind Lokai. For more information please visit www.MyLokai.com
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Wee Ones is Now VIRTUAL Girls Accessories Leader Launches Accessory-Express.com, a Virtual Showroom For Immediate Wholesale Deliveries St. Louis, Missouri — Wee Ones, the company behind the successful and rapidly expanding lines of bows, clips and headbands for girls, has launched Accessory-Express.com, the new online showroom and ordering platform for select Wee Ones’ brands, Après les Petites™, Diedra & Kiki™, Knot Genie™ and now, new Wee Ones® Sun Hats. At Accessory-Express.com, retailers can now view and order Wee Ones’ tween and teen collections, and the other brands that are not available to be ordered on WeeOnes.com. The collections available at Accessory-Express.com include trendy hair accessories, bracelets, scarves and handbags that tweens and teens want and wear most, the Knot Genie detangling brush, and a new line of fashionable and functional sun hats for boys and girls. “Each of these collections has three things in common; they are in style, in stock and in season,” says Miles Faust, Wee Ones CEO. “We are now your go-to source for immediate delivery accessories, and we’ve made it more convenient for retailers to order these brands together online.” Accessory-Express.com is powered by POPMarket, an industry-leading “virtual showroom” platform that makes it easy for retailers to view the collections and click through to new items, pictures, descriptions and colors. In combination with WeeOnes. com, the new online shopping site will allow retailers to have access to the most diverse collection of girls’ fashion and hair accessories in the market today. For more information please visit www.Accessory-Express.com
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Color Trend Report
Spring/Summer 2016
| By Nicole Yee + Ania Witkowski, Trend Editors, Fashion Snoops
> Newborn 11-0605
Camp Seafarer
15-1119
A classic nautical palette is re-visited for layette with a heavy concentration of blues—from deep sea blues to washed out denims or gentle chambray. Cheery red provides the pop color while grey, white or driftwood tans provide the neutral background. Nautical prints and patterns like stripes, plaids and dots are refreshed in this subtle tweak to a key Spring/Summer color palette.
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Utility greens are sweetened with pale pink and light blue providing a sweet take on a palette inspired by the great outdoors. Bright bursts of yellow, lime green and turquoise contrast with utilitarian army greens and browns and are perfect for Spring/Summer floral and palm prints.
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12-0727
A mix of nostalgia with a more modern touch, Sweet Memories reinvigorates classic patterns like gingham, plaids, stripes and vintage-inspired prints. Candy-colored hues from watermelon pinks to lemon yellow add optimism and cheer; creating a fresh mid-tone palette that differs from the traditional pastel palettes for Spring/Summer.
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Color Trend Report
Spring/Summer 2016
| By Nicole Yee + Ania Witkowski, Trend Editors, Fashion Snoops
> Infant/Toddler Girls 15-5425 13-0540
Butterfly Garden
14-1418 12-5406
Utility greens are sweetened with pale pink and light blue providing a sweet take on a palette inspired by the great outdoors. Bright bursts of yellow, lime green and turquoise contrast with utilitarian army greens and browns and are perfect for Spring/Summer floral and palm prints.
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A mix of nostalgia with a more modern touch, this sweet color palette reinvigorates classic patterns like gingham, plaids, stripes and vintageinspired prints. Kitsch is key as kittens, bright geos and story book scenes take center stage. Candy-colored hues from watermelon pinks to lemon yellow add optimism and cheer; creating a fresh mid-tone palette that differs from the traditional pastel palettes for Spring/ Summer.
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A classic nautical palette is re-visited for infant and toddler with a heavy concentration of blues--from deep sea blues to washed out denims or gentle chambray. Cheery red provides the pop color while grey, white or driftwood tans provide the neutral background. Nautical prints and patterns like stripes, plaids and dots are refreshed in this subtle tweak to a key Spring/Summer color palette.
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Color Trend Report
Spring/Summer 2016
| By Nicole Yee + Ania Witkowski, Trend Editors, Fashion Snoops
> Infant/Toddler Boys 19-4010
Future Sport
17-4336
A chic spin for infant/toddler, this color palette adds pops of vibrant blue, green and orange to a minimalist palette of black, white and grey. Activeinspired silhouettes like zip-up jersey vests, hoodies and joggers are updated with graphic black and white patterns with a pop of color. Technical fabrics like neoprene and nylon underscore this futuristic, gender-neutral and often monochromatic look.
17-5335
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A no-rules approach is applied to a color palette that is overrun in brights for the Playground Prankster. Here, the wondrous, overactive imaginations of children are projected onto an urban landscape in The Curious Charmer. Clashing of colors and bold pattern mixing are key. Expressive colors are inspired by an urban playground and include grass green, rich purple paired with lilac, cone orange and bright yellow flag.
EM LITTL
11-0605
Two If By Sea
15-1119
A classic nautical palette is re-visited in Two If By Sea with a heavy concentration of blues—from deep sea blues to washed out denims or gentle chambray. Cheery red provides the pop color while grey, white or driftwood tans provide the neutral background. Nautical prints and patterns like coral and waves are refreshed in this subtle tweak to a key Spring/Summer color palette.
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Color Trend Report
Spring/Summer 2016
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> 4-6x Girls 15-5425 13-0540
Botanist
14-1418
Workwear-inspired greens and browns are sweetened with pale pink and light blue providing a romantic take on a palette inspired by the great outdoors. Bright bursts of yellow, lime green and turquoise contrast with utilitarian army greens and browns and are perfect for Spring/Summer floral and natureinspired prints like fluttering butterflies.
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19-1934
A free spirit who dances to the beat of her own drum, Dream Weaver refuses to live a conventional life and the color palette reflects that life motto. A true romantic, she dons anything that is ethereal, dreamy and a bit bohemian. A natural hippie palette of earth tones is given a glam update with feminine pinks, sunset orange, rich turquoise and metallic gold.
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Soda Shoppe
12-0727
Looking through rose-colored glasses, Soda Shoppe presents a nostalgic view of eras past. Bold colors like pink, lime green and sunshine yellow are reminscent of the ‘50s and ‘60s and complement vintage-inspired looks that mix the prim and proper silhouettes of the ‘50s with whimsical ‘60s prints.
14-1228
15-1626
12-5808
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Pinco
Pallino
13-050
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Color Trend Report
Spring/Summer 2016
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> 4-6x Boys 18-3628
Curious Charmer
15-5516
The wondrous, overactive imaginations of children are projected onto an urban landscape in The Curious Charmer. A no-rules approach is applied to color in a palette that is overrun in brights. Clashing of colors and bold pattern mixing are key. Expressive colors are inspired by an urban playground and include grass green, rich purple paired with lilac, cone orange and bright yellow flag.
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13-0756
15-1164
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15-5425
The Naturalist
13-0540
This palette is inspired by the young naturalist who packs his bags and hails to a faraway rain forest. With function at top of mind, the palette of utility greens and browns is inspired by a daily uniform crafted in durable canvas or waxed denim. Key colors for camouflage are rejuvenated by pops of lime green and baby blue, inspired by the flora and fauna found during his adventures as an eccentric explorer, collector and scientist.
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The Sea Scribe
15-1119
For Sea Scribe, the classic nautical palette is re-imagined with a Japanese twist. Rooted in proverbs and surrounded by folklore, the heavily blue color palette is inspired by timeless Japanese traditions like sashiko quilting and indigo dyes. The denim-inspired deep to light blues are accented by classic red. Grey, white or driftwood tans provide the neutral background.
19-4024
19-3964
15-4005
15-4307
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Philipp
Plein
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Color Trend Report
Spring/Summer 2016
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> Tween Girls 18-3628
Candy Raver
A ‘90s slant meets a Pop Art punch for Tween Girls in Candy Raver. Holograms, metallics and plastics add interest to sporty, layering items like leggings, tank dresses and tunic sweatshirts. Bold graphics in vibrant colors tell compelling stories. A no-rules approach is applied to color in a palette that is overrun in brights. Clashing of colors and bold pattern mixing are key. Expressive colors are inspired by an urban landscape and include grass green, rich purple paired with lilac, cone orange and bright yellow flag.
15-5516
15-0146
13-0756
15-1164
14-3803
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Philipp
Plein
17-1647
19-4010
The Futurist
17-4336
A key color palette for athletic-inspired apparel, The Futurist adds pops of vibrant pink, green and blue to a minimalist palette of black, white and grey. Technical fabrics like neoprene, nylon and plastics meld with science that allows materials to monitor our vitals. Clean minimalist designs or geometric prints and patterns create 3-D imagery while monochromatic and gender-neutral ensembles highlight the growing importance of activewear in our every day experience.
17-5335
11-0605
16-3850
18-3912
17-2435
Losan
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Nicoll
13-5313
Thrift Shop
Inspired by a young hobbyist who is an avid collector of curios and can always be found poking around vintage shops, yard sales and grandma’s attic for her next find, Thrift Shop tells the story of an old soul at heart. This eclectic curator is drawn to vintage items and the story behind it. Bold colors like pink, lime green and sunshine yellow are reminscent of the ‘50s and ‘60s and complement her wardrobe of vintageinspired looks in that mix the prim and proper silhouettes of the ‘50s with vibrant ‘60s prints.
12-0727
14-1228
15-1626
12-5808
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Color Trend Report
Spring/Summer 2016
| By Nicole Yee + Ania Witkowski, Trend Editors, Fashion Snoops
> Tween Boys 19-4010
Athleisure
17-4336
A key color palette for athletic-inspired apparel, Athleisure adds pops of vibrant blue, green and orange to a minimalist palette of black, white and grey. Technical fabrics like neoprene, nylon and plastics meld with science that allows materials to monitor our vitals. Geometric prints and patterns create 3-D imagery while monochromatic and gender-neutral ensembles highlight the growing importance of activewear in our every day experience.
17-5335
11-0605
16-3850
18-3912
Il Gufo
S O KID MOL
SOFT
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GALL
15-4160
11-0605
Set Sail
15-1119
A dapper nautical story is underscored by a palette resplendent in blues. From deep navy blue to sun-washed chambray, the color palette is key for Tween special occasionwear from crinkled linen blazers to crisp, flat front shorts. Nautical prints and patterns like stripes, plaids and dots are refreshed in this subtle tweak to a key Spring/ Summer color palette.
19-4024
19-3964
15-4005
15-4307
17-1563
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Il Gufo
S O KID MOL
15-5425 13-0540
The Explorer
14-1418
With function at top of mind, the Explorer palette of utility greens and browns is inspired by a daily uniform crafted in durable canvas or waxed denim. Key colors for camouflage are rejuvenated by pops of lime green and baby blue, inspired by the flora a n d fa u n a fo u n d i n d u r i n g h i s adventures as an eccentric explorer, collector and scientist.
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S O KID MOL
15-1217
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Trend report An exclusive first look at key kid’s wear trends from the top European collections, seen at: Pitti Bimbo, Florence; Kleine Fabriek, Amsterdam; Playtime, Paris; Who’s Next, Paris ; FIMI, Madrid. — Text and photography by Janet A. Jacobs
Winter Carnival Set the season with a blizzard of brights.
Kidz Art
John Galliano
lmost-neon shades sizzle in A vibrant sweater knit stripes and a variety of painterly prints. G old-dusted pants and gold elephant graphic add exotic sparkle to the ultra-colorful Kidz Art collection. A lovely print dress by Carabia features bright brush-stroke flowers on sophisticated taupe ground with subtle shine. W ild and warm jackets enliven winter carnivals. Prints include: photo-real flowers forming geometric kaleidoscope print, and a colorful collage including flamingos.
Charabia
Young Versace
Cubist Couture A gallery of highfashion geometrics.
Oilily
A n homage to the dawn of Modern Art: Cubist shapes arranged on a boys’ sweater by Catimini, and a modern dress with matching fur jacket by Kenzo. K inetic, colorful shapes converge on a pleasing print bubble jacket by Oilily. Q uis Quis debuted a special line celebrating the vibrant creativity of artist Sonia Delaunay. Colorful felt circles accentuate the “paintings” featured throughout the collection. Quis Quis Catimini Kenzo Kids
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Fall/Winter 2015/16
Jungle Royale
Stones and Bones
Regal felines reign in ornate splendor. S umptuous prints mix cheetahs, tigers and animal skin patterns with Rococo flourishes. R oberto Cavalli’s opulent butterfly and skin print brightens dresses and accessories. L ong tops have lots of space for intricate, sequin-trimmed prints: a collage mixing white leopard face with floral and geometric elements, and mirror-image cheetahs framed by black and gold. A t Stones and Bones, a tiger is stamped on bold camouflage tee shirt for boys.
Francomina
Philipp Plein Junior
Roberto Cavalli
Wildly Cute Untamed and adorable animal motifs have a heart as big as all outdoors. W ild’s winsome raccoons add an appealing look to boy’s tee shirt. A pieced jacket pairs cable knit stitches with stripes and quilted newspaper print. Galliano’s majestic wolf graphic brings it all together. “ Hand-drawn” artwork is a key trend, as seen in Marcel et Leon’s grizzly bear on gray French terry top. F or the littlest outdoorsman: oversized bear graphic tee with hand knit cap is cozy and cute.with dots, stripes and tropical flowers.
Wild John Galliano
Marcel et Leon
Noeser
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Gothic Junior
Rocky Horror Baby
Fun, not frightful. Edgy outfits play with daringly dark motifs such as spiders, skulls and crossbones. Rocky Horror Baby from Madrid presented an eye-catching collection, full of strong graphics and irreverent wit. All eyes are on striking sweaters: with black and gray stripes from Fendi, and appliquéd/ intarsia spider design by Cesare Paciotti. A zippered black skirt shows off sharp angles and asymmetrical styling.
Fendi
Cesare Paciotti
GSus Industries
Patternalia nouveau folk patterns mix tradition with trendiness. Nordic patterned sweaters make a strong showing in navy: a sweater dress with studded collar by Ermanno Schervino, and a sweater complemented by multiple scarves at Room Seven. Retour’s V-shaped patterns on cream sweater show Native American influence—a great look paired with decorated denim shirt. Woven cotton cardigan lined with jersey makes a nice alternative to a sweater. Hot pink trim adds an unexpected accent on red.
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Ermanno Scervino
Retour
Lebig
Room Seven
Fall/Winter 2015/16
City Gritty
Tumble ‘n Dry
The new York vibe inspires all. Manhattan, Brooklyn and even the Bronx were graphic themes featured at many European kid’s collections, from Belgium to France and Italy. Chat Mechant’s aerialview scene of New york was printed on innovative quilted fabric. The dress’s seamless styling offers a big palette for a big city. young Versace shows an urban edge with bold graffiti, dripping paint print and glowing neon colors.
Young Versace
Take Two Teen Chat Mechant
Rock ‘till You Drop
Take Two Teen
The musical beat that can’t be beat. Gaultier Junior pumps up the volume with a girl’s rock ‘n roll group featuring Punk patches and plaid. Rocking red: Belgium’s Stones and Bones tee shirt is inspired by the London rock scene, while Take Two Teen glams up plaid with red sequins. Sketchy cartoon art of an animal band rocks out on speckled heather top. The long striped scarf adds just the right attitude.
Junior Gaultier
Stones and Bones
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Night Garden
Rocobarroco Kids
All aglow under moonlit stars. S tained glass colors have mystical radiance on dark-grounded winter botanical prints. T he splendor of peacock feathers is captured by a gorgeous full-blown print dress at Jottum. F un & Fun’s drop-waist dress features flowers painted on black, while Rocobarroco Kids brightens black dress with pink roses and jeweled collar. A Night Garden scenic print depicting trees, flowers and forest animals has the evocative glow of a painting by Henri Rousseau.
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Room Seven
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On the Surface Mixing multi-textured fabrics adds a tactile dimension to designs. S mooth or crinkled, shiny or matte…it’s the contrast of textures that excites interest. I Pinco Pallino featured an iridescent abstract floral print with a unique crackled effect. G old was prominent in many collections. T-Love pairs gold top with gold-flecked knit pants, hat and shiny gold sneakers. Q uilted fabrics were seen in outerwear, sportswear and dresses, such as shiny red quilted dress by Simonetta.
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Electric Lace Fresh colors and exotic treatments give lace highvoltage impact.
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NoNo
F racomina’s innovative jacket mixes sporty design elements such as ribbed trim and zippers with lacey front and fur collar. The effect is a little bit retro and very Ermanno Scervino original. N ono’s eclectic outfit brings together “denim” printed fleece, heavy lace and a heartcovered tutu. L ace lightens up outerwear also, seen on chartreuse cropped jacket and a quilted nylon coat with lace overlay. Fun & Fun
Simply Said This season’s fashion graphics speak for themselves. G old embroidery spells out luxury at the elegant baby collection of Gold, from Belgium. B yblos trims a cool black top with lace inserts and double zippers. Sequined lettering gets right to the point. P iecing red shirt front with blue floral pink sleeves is “really” fun. A marled yarn hooded top by Flo is sure to please all. Who wouldn’t want to be young, wild and free?!
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Fall/Winter 2015/16 —Text and photography by Janet A. Jacobs
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uring a whirlwind two weeks in January, It’s a Kidsworld covered the best European kid’s fashion trade shows to get an exciting first view of the new collections for Fall/Winter 2015/16. In general, the mood at all shows was lively and upbeat, as the buzz circulated of a steadily improving worldwide economic picture. Fashion trends tended to be an evolution rather than a revolution, as designers refined popular looks with innovative fabric finishes and fresh color palettes, including lots of black, gray and metallics. Outerwear was incorporated into many collections, especially quilted and faux fur, while dresses continued to be a strong category for elegant occasions or every day wear. In Amsterdam, Kleine Fabriek showcased many creative Dutch companies who presented outstanding collections using such themes as Oilily’s colorful “Artist Collaboration” and“Pop Cult”. Jottum was inspired by classic Dutch paintings of landscapes and peacocks to create luminous prints for dresses. The Brndwrks group, consisting of eight companies, encompassed a large and popular area of Kleine Fabriek, showing eclectic and fun sportswear lines by Flo, Mood Street, NoNo and others. For buyers looking to warm up winter with hot color stories, the collections of Kidz-Art and Lebig offered sizzling selections of coordinated styles in almost-neon color shades. In addition to the Dutch companies, an impressive selection of international brands, an area of home furnishing and gifts, Pop-up“stores”and trend seminars helped to round out this excellent children’s wear exhibition. The 80th edition of Pitti Immagine Bimbo was held in Florence on January 22nd to 24th. Pitti Bimbo remains the largest, most comprehensive overview of the world’s top children’s wear collections, maintaining a consistently high level of quality and design while staying up to the minute with new trends. Junior collections by world famous designers presented child-appropriate interpretations of their signature looks: a superb line by Gaultier Junior featuring plaid and stripes; a new, higher priced dressy collection from Ferre called “Gianfranco Ferre”; colorful and whimsical clothes for little ones from Agatha Ruiz de la Prada Baby; a graphically powerful group by Kenzo; top level fabrics and craftsmanship from
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Ermanno Scervino; over-the-top but always- in-fun looks for young Versace and elegant, artistic knits from the unmistakable Missoni, including an outstanding layette collection with matching blankets and accessories. Elaborately decorated booths helped to set the tone of many companies, such as a new area showcasing Simonetta, Roberto Cavalli and Fendi together in a spectacular setting with amazing displays. Mimisol’s free-standing area was a delightful showcase of impeccable dresses, chic boy’s wear, hats, shoes and dolls, also featuring a special collection for an exhibition scheduled in Milan called “Feed the Planet.” Knot, a fast-growing company from Portugal, showcased an outstanding collection of sophisticated, high quality clothing with a theme called“Start the Art Collection.” Their Abstract art textile prints and artcentric graphics were complemented by the booth’s coordinated setting which included child’s paintings, creating a full-concept, memorable collection. Pitti Bimbo’s world-famous runway shows were highly enjoyable as well as a great way to see outfits put together and in-action. A group of Spanish designers including Boboli, Barcarola, Desigual and others put on lively shows that energized all with their colorful and creative collections; Fun & Fun showcased contemporary and trendy styles for boys and girls; Philipp Plein’s collection showed a darker style that was prevalent in many lines this season; and Il Gufo displayed a classically chic collection in the most beautiful colors imaginable. For those able to stay in Europe after Pitti Bimbo, the city of Paris offered a full week of important exhibitions that inspired and informed international visitors. Who’s Next was a comprehensive overview of adult, young men’s and junior attire with a small, lively selection of children’s collections. Maison et Objet featured an ever-expanding section of kid’s products including accessories, gifts, toys, interiors and some apparel. Global Affairs, from Amsterdam, presented delightful fair-trade items sourced from around the world, while Ruby Brown showed adorable children’s knit shoes and slippers. The week ended with Playtime Paris, an important showcase for fashion-forward children’s wear designs and a great venue for new companies to get exposure. Of particular interest was a growing group of companies from Scandinavia and Eastern Europe, balancing out the more established and excellent French companies that support Paris’s claim to be“The Fashion Capitol of the World.”
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Isobella & Chloe
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Agree 2 Disagree
Little Mass
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The “It List”
Where to find it Brand
Contact
Size Range / Product
ABC Children’s Show
Sarah Kokernot
Baby & Kids Trade Show
210.691.4848
Adams & Company Realty
David Levy
Premier Children’s Building
212.679.5500
Agree2Disagree
Marissa Senzon / Lauren Miglis
Girls 7-14
646.422.7500
Atlanta Mart
Customer Service
Regional Mart
404.220-3000
Bound by the Crown Couture
Victoria or Toni
High-end girls lifestyle
401.301.5480
Butterflies & Zebras
Shari Horowitz
Girls dresses and lifestyle
914.330.3056
Children’s Club / ENK
Stanley Kaye
Trade Show
212.759.8055
Dallas Market Center
Meredith Hite
Regional Mart
214.760.2883
Dedo Kids
Asma Iqbal
Girls casual and dress-up apparel, sizes 2T-6X
240.481.8110
Dignity U Wear
Karin Bunell
Non profit charity for kids
888.364.1305
Hibou Clothing
Janna Page
3 months - 7 years
714.960.4522
Huggalugs / Maxwynne Inc
Carol Lavinthal
Legwarmers, hats, pettiskirts, babies & kids
425.868.3195
Isobella and Chloe / Best of Chums
Emily Fong
Newborn-16, dresses, infant gifts
626.457.8823
Little Mass
Tina Chang
Girls 2t - 12 years
323.234.9086
Little Things Mean A Lot
Stan Howell
Christening gowns, specialty clothing
801.756.7908
Malibu Sugar Inc.
Jil Garcia
Girls 4 - teen
310.883.8385
Nine West Shoes / LJP International
Ralph Gonzalez
Children’s Footwear
732.771.8700
Pretty Pretty Rebel
Leah Delfiner
2T to size 10
215.906.4907
T2Love
Terri Kuoch
Tween active wear sizes 2-14
818.477.1379
Teeny Tiny Optics
Alice Lando
Children’s sunglasses 0-12 years
1.888.833.6984
The Good Ones
Olivia Fabian
Boys Lifestyle Brand
260.739. 6348
Tots Fifth Avenue
Cheryl Grossman
Infantwear 0-24 months
416.789.3638
Wee Ones
Miles Faust
Premium hair bows, headbands, clips and other fashionable accessories / babies - teens
1.800.258.9996
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