Little Steps | The Source for Kid's Footwear | 2010 • August

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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Contact your Dansko sales rep to learn more!

Dansko is a registered trademark of Dansko, LLC. © 2010 Dansko, LLC. 1.800.326.7564

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

One low price delivers double the exposure. By advertising in Little Steps, a supplement to Earnshaw’s and Footwear Plus, your brand message will reach 30,000 children’s footwear buyers.

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For advertising rates and material deadlines, please contact: Caroline Diaco, Publisher, Footwear Plus, (917) 450-7584 Rita Polidori-O’Brien, Publisher, Earnshaw’s, (646) 278-1531

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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