Items tagged “Apparel”

MAGIC Kids - Las Vegas, Nevada (8/31/09 - 9/2/09)

The Giggle Guide™ brings you the best from the Magic Kids Spring 2010 Show including everything from the hip and rocker-inspired to the classic and wholesome. Spring 2010 offers a wide range of styles that are sure to please! Here are a few of the brands that caught the Giggle eye at Magic: HighIntenCity, Happy Kids for Kids, Pecoware, and Tidepools Swimwear.

This week, The Giggle Guide® has previewed a variety of new products and brands that will be present at the ABC Kids Expo September 13-16. However, these are only the tip of the iceberg! With so much to see this season, retailers really need to attend the show to appreciate all the variety, creativity and “I-can’t-believe-it” products on display. Here is a further sampling of what’s new from Child to Cherish, Mutsy and Kushies. Join us for even more discoveries throughout the ABC Kids Expo next week — we hope to see you there!

Seasons UV introduces new style in sun protection for kids on the beach or on their bikes! Long or short sleeve styles are available, cut longer in the back for active days. Perfect for building sand castles or riding bikes. Lets kids focus on the fun in the sun, not the need to keep adding lotions. Comfortably keeps kids safely covered all day. The 50++spf fabric dries quickly for all-day protection against harmful UV rays. Finishing touches include great back pockets so kids can carry their own “stuff.”

Contact: Joanne Speight, Charles Sathmary / (416) 224-8083

New Fair to Run Concurrently with Gift & Home Textiles Market Week®

7 W New York continues to be “business central” for the best markets and fairs in NYC. In order to continue to deliver more value to its buyers and showrooms, the building is pleased to announce its latest initiative. This January will be the launch of the first NYC BABY & KIDS FAIR, which will take place on the 11th floor during three days of the 7 W Gift and Home Textiles Market (January 30 - February 1, 2010). Exhibitors will display baby and kids apparel, accessories, furnishings, gifts and textiles to a robust audience of buyers from across the country.

Hello everyone! It is good to be home. I am sorry for the lengthy time in between posts but a last minute event prevented me from letting you know I was going away and I was unable to access a computer while I was gone. I did have a wonderful 2 weeks though! I spent time with family and had the pleasure of witnessing a dear friends wedding. I just love weddings, don’t you? Two people starting their lives together, truly in love, ripe with all the promise new love can bring.

Nothing melts a heart quite like a well-crafted teddy bear and they don’t get much better than Bearington Collection bears. The Bearington Collection has been designing and manufacturing high quality teddy bears for 12 years. Founded by the Stray family, it’s still run by Mom and Dad, Betty and Jim, alongside sister and brother, Jamie and Brad.

New York International Gift Fair - New York City, New York (8/15/09 - 8/20/09)

The 157th NY International Gift Fair (NYIGF) was a cut above, featuring talented artists and gift stores with truly unique and creative pieces. The Giggle Guide has tracked down some of the most talented artists and gift designers around: Zolo, Tatutina, Tyrell Katz, Tiny Tillia, Quiggles Kidswear and Fidoodle Inc.

MAGIC Kids - Las Vegas, Nevada (8/31/09 - 9/2/09)

The apparel mega-show opened August 31 with a Disney Surprise Event in the Grand Lobby for Tea and a Mad Mad parade of licensing stars. For the adults, there was definitely a mixture of business and pleasure, with evening parties planned featuring Black Eyed Peas, an invitation-only concert by Kenny Chesney introducing his new Blue Chair Bay line, and S.L.A.T.E. Party at Hard Rock!

KidShow - Las Vegas, Nevada (8/31/09 - 9/2/09)

Denise Raeside, KidShow Manager, says in her welcome letter, “Buyers are buying albeit carefully, but they are buying and that is a good sign.” Energy, and positive hopes for Spring 2010 motivated buyers shopping over 300 brands at the KidShow’s opening day. Buyer traffic was strong, and many exhibitors were very upbeat about the number and volume of orders written. Not just looky-loos here! Famous children’s brands, as well as new brands, were busy meeting, greeting and doing business!

ABC has been the alpha-buzz at children’s apparel and gift shows over the last few years. There is interest, anticipation and a little mystery among children’s apparel manufacturers about the ABC Kids Expo, September 13 – 16 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. (http://www.theabcshow.com) I get asked more questions about the ABC Show than any other. Since JPMA discontinued its trade show a couple years ago, the ABC Kids Expo is currently the only national trade event designed especially for the juvenile products industry.

Meet The Giggle Guide’s Editor/Co-Founder Leesa Valentino and Editorial Director David Gaunt at KidShow Las Vegas, Bally’s, #803, Aug 31 - Sept 2. Retailers will have a chance to win daily prizes — great children’s products donated by a variety of leading brands. Stop by to learn more about The Giggle Guide®, take an online tour and enter to win products that you can then take back to your stores for your own in-store promotions to help generate increased store traffic. A BIG thanks to all our brand participants!

Fun and Funky Mommy is a great blog that reviews baby and children’s products. The woman behind the blog is named Dana and a mother herself. She used to own a baby consignment store so she knows all about children’s fashion!

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