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Roma E Toska, the German line designed by Birgit Countess Tyszkiewiez, has landed stateside at Jamari International Ltd. for the Spring/Summer '12 selling season. The collection of bold fashion contrasts for tween girls 7-16 mixes fabrics, patterns and strong color combinations on fun silhouettes featuring loads of detail. 212.695.1733 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Adore La Vie has added boys to its collection for Spring/Summer '12. Designer Amanda Boyd put together a tight grouping of items for boys built around nautical and safari themes. Sized for 6 months-10, the collection wholesales from $15-$36. 630.240.1757 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Ava Lane, known for its beautiful floral dresses and simple styling, is upping the fashion ante, adding toddler denim and outerwear. 281.693.4244 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Cupcakes and Pastries’ wardrobe is getting bigger with the addition of shorts, skirts and tops. Designer Inshi Khanna is also adding more knits to the line and has expanded up to size 12. 818.998.8039 Toobydoo is having a growth spurt. The prep cool collection is now available for kids up to size 10. Additionally, a few select items will be sized for Mom and Dad. This season look for men’s swim trunks and women’s trench coats. 917.685.8553 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view itCanadian kids’ fashion powerhouse Creations Robo continues to add to its fashion roster. New this season are Italian brand Papermoon and Danish line Me Too. Ali’s Market will be the sales office in New York for Me Too and Losan, a Spanish line Creations Robo has been importing for the past six years. 866.262.2654 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Reina Batata, the beautifully designed girls line from Peru, has new reps in the U.S. On the west coast the collection can be seen at Rebecca Ebershoff’s showroom at the California Market Center, 213.622.9879. See Berry and Denise Sams at the Seasonal Concepts Southeast showroom in the Atlanta Apparel Center, 404.589.0704. In New York, contact Susan Cavanagh, 201.773.3122. Mia Belle Baby is offering an immediates program designed to help retailers "maximize business with minimal risk." The new program offers "current/in-season 'limited edition' one-of-a-kind girls' apparel designs" every six weeks with no minimums. Quantities are limited and there is a short time frame to commit to an order. Orders must be paid in full prior to delivery. Sign up to receive email notifications containing detailed product images and prices each time the company has new product. Order by July 29th to take advantage of the current opportunity. Pieces include a zebra bikini and ballerina rosette one-piece bathing suit in infant, toddler and girls' sizes, a white/hot pink rose tee and hot pink rosette tank in toddler and girls' sizes, white ruffle lace pants in infant sizes, white and pink ruffle tank in infant, toddler and girls' sizes, a pink tank and tutu in girls' sizes, a floral tank and leggings in infant, toddler and girls' sizes, and a halter romper in toddler and girls' sizes. Get 10% off your first order. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it /954.589.2896 Imelde Bronzieri, half of the design duo that created I Pinco Pallino, is now creating her own line called Mi.Mi.Sol. Named after the first three musical notes of Brahms Lullaby, the collection is broken down into two key groups: “Indaco” is where Bronzieri expresses herself freely from a design standpoint; while “Sand” represents the demands of the market. Both groups are very striking. The collection is comprised of about 350 pieces, including 78 for boys and 79 for infants. There are also accessories and a large offering of shoes. With the two labels, the brand is able to offer a wide range of prices, starting from 10 euros for a headband up to about 220 euros for the most important dresses. The sales campaign will last until July 24th, 2011. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The Playtime New York trade show is lending a hand to the Japanese relief effort of industry charity Kids In Distressed Situations. 100 percent of the proceeds from the Playtime Loves Japan Pop-Up Shop will benefit K.I.D.S.' Japanese earthquake relief effort. The merchandise, which is donated by designers, will be sold at 70% off the retail price. Look for items from Antik Batik, KIcokids, Flora and Henri, Bensimon, Baby Version Rock, Green Kids, Helene Cousin Bebe, Le Marchand d'Etoile, Little Marcel, Sunbird, Zef and more. This is the second season Playtime has featured a pop-up shop open to registred show attendees and the public.This season the shop will be open 10am-6pm Saturday, Jly 30th and Sunday, July 31st and 10am-5pm Monday, August 1st. Playtime New York is held in SoHo's 82 Mercer. 212.925.6349 Books to Bed continues to expand its offerings. New to the books-with-matching-pajamas collection is Good Night Moon, Shark vs. Train and Angelina Ballerina. 212.967.1807 / www.bookstobed.com
The Showroom has added three collections to its roster: Canada’s Petit Lem, which offers layette, playwear and sleepwear up to size 12; Zolima, a French brand that blends East and West for boys and girls 0-12 contemporary clothing; and Handprint, a U.S. company known for a collection of dresses, tops, shorts and pants for girls sizes 2 to 10 in lightweight cotton prints perfect for pattern mixing. 212.947.3443
Tawil Associates has snagged the license for 7 For All Mankind Kids and is rolling out a small sampling of denim bottoms for boys and girls infant-14/20 and sweet gift sets for newborns. The line, which is hitting retail now, wholesales from $20-$45. 212.279.3211 / www.tawil.com
Global Beginnings, a consultant for Playtime trade show exhibitors, is now working with the Columbian and Danish governments to bring children’s wear brands into the United States. www.globalbeginningsus.com
On the heels of her successful Spring ’11 Amiana sneaker line, designer Amy Buckner is adding a small group of sporty sneakers to her A-Line division for Spring 2012. The small sampling of eight sneakers will be featured in canvas, and will include both low- and high-top styles. Wholesale prices are $21-32, and sizes run from 25-34 on up through growing girls 35-38. 212.254.3914 / www.amianafootwear.com |










