LITTLE STEPS
A SUPPLEMEN T TO EARNSH AW’S & FO OTWEA R PLUS
CHILDREN’S SHOE PREVIEW • SPRING 2011
STYLE IS STACKING UP AT
A Division of ABG Accessories
10 West 33rd Street, Suite 1122 NY, NY 10001 1-888-468-4287 e-mail: babysales@abgnyc.com www.abgnyc.com Call us for an appointment during FFANY, August 3-5.
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SPRING
BREAK THROUGH
DESIGNERS BURST OUT OF THE
WINTER DOLDRUMS WITH A RIOT OF NEON COLORS, SHIMMERING TREATMENTS
WHIMSICAL THEMES & BURNISHED FINISHES
PHOTOGRAPHY BY DEAN POWELL
On the cover: Dansko clog.
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Clockwise from top left: Umi, First Kiss, Keds, Morgan & Milo.
GIVE ME LIBERTY
TWISTS ON A CLASSIC SPRING PRINT FALL IN STEP WITH THE NOSTALGIA REVOLUTION
Clockwise from left: Ragg, Nina Kids, Josmo.
GOING NATIVE TRIBAL BEADING MOVES TO THE FOREFRONT
FULL BLOOM FLORAL DETAILS VAMP IT UP FOR SPRING Clockwise from top left: Me Too, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Rachel Shoes, Born.
Tnere HIDE & SEEK ANIMAL PRINTS MAKE TRACKS FROM DESIGNER RUNWAYS
Clockwise from left: Zodiac, Trimfoot, SG Footwear, Foxpaws, Dinosoles.
Clockwise from top: Guess, Etnies, Diesel, Rileyroos, Tsukihoshi.
ELECTRIC AVENUE EIGHTIES NEONS POP BACK INTO PLAY
JELLO SHOT
From left: Goldbug, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Nina Kids.
THERE’S ALWAYS ROOM FOR THIS JELLY DELIGHT
ANIMAL ATTRACTION
A MENAGERIE OF CRITTERS ROAM THROUGH KIDS’ FOOTWEAR THIS SEASON
Clockwise from top: Livie & Luca, Camper, Bobux, Polliwalks, Garvalin. Center: Birki’s.
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SPOT ON
POLKA DOTS ADD A LIVELY BOUNCE TO STAPLE SILHOUETTES This page, clockwise from top: Western Chief, Pediped Robeez, Umi, Stride Rite.
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This page, clockwise from top: Etnies, Baby Bella Maya, Bearpaw, See Kai Run, Twig.
YOUNG TURQS
THE “IT” COLOR OF THE SEASON MAKES A SPLASH
ALL THAT GLITTERS SEQUINS ADD SPARKLE FOR LITTLE LADIES LOOKING TO SHINE
Clockwise from top: Keds, Naturino, Ragg, Nina Kids.
METAL SHOP COPPER, BRASS AND GOLD ADD A BIT OF POLISH TO THE SPRING PALETTE
Clockwise from top left: Guess, Me Too, Josmo, Roc-A-Bouts, Jumping Jacks, Josmo, Goldbug.
Children’s Club NY, NY - Aug 1-3
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FFANY - Aug 3-5 Geox Showroom, 29 West 34th Street, New York KSA Manhattan Beach, CA - Aug 4-5 The Atlanta Shoe Market Atlanta, GA - Aug 13-15 Platform @ MAGIC Las Vegas, NV - Aug 17-19 MAX CHICAGO Deerfield, IL - Aug 25-27 The Children’s Great Event Shoe Show Elizabeth, NJ - Sep 12-14
For appointments, please call 732-590-3250
Socks
The original leg and arm warmers Plus, socks and tights in sizes 0-4T Call now to place your Fall order!
Leg Warmers
206.734.4000
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Tights
Spring Collection 2011
Urban Footwear for First Steps
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LITTLE STEPS FALL ’11 PREVIEW: FEBRUARY 2011
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FINAL TOUCHES
ADD-ONS COMPLETE AN OUTFIT—AND A SALE
Clockwise from top: Pink Pewter headband, Huggalugs legwarmers, Ribbit fabric headband, Rachel Weissman sequin barrettes, Bows Arts fabric hair clips, Skechers by United Legwear socks, Meg Dana tutu, Jamie Rae Hats flower hat.
For over 30 years, PRIMIGI has been known for high quality footwear with unique styling and ever-changing technology. And now, the best of children’s footwear will be equally matched with the launch of THE PRIMIGI SPORTSWEAR COLLECTION; On-trend looks with comfortable styling and materials all made to complement PRIMIGI footwear. Children of all ages can complete their style with PRIMIGI and experience the coolness!
Italian Style For Kids
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