Autumn Fashions Fall Back to Simpler Days

The children’s industry today moves at a feverish pace. Our endeavor to stay on top of all the latest trends keeps The Giggle Guide^® in perpetual motion. Maybe that’s why we’re finding the new lines for autumn so refreshing! After attending recent trade events across the country, it appears that Fall 2011 fashions are reminiscent of a simpler time. Retailers have welcomed back-to-basics for back-to-school, with traditional clothing and quality construction made to last. Organic fabrics satisfy the desire for sustainability without sacrificing style, and beautifully muted tones provide a warm color palette. Fall for new fashions from Pale Cloud, Little Esop, Blu Pony Vintage, and Kiwi Industries.

Pale Cloud Forecasts Beautiful Fashions Ahead

Take notice of Pale Cloud, a new line for girls ages 0 to 6. Chic and sophisticated, but not glitzy, these classic clothes are charming. Created by a Norwegian designer and her husband, the cozy, comforting tones and soft fabrics are perfect for next fall.

Pale Cloud uses high-quality fabrics, including silk and cashmere, to create a look that’s classic yet childlike, soft yet durable. The colors are delicate — dusty tones of muted pink, gray, cream and white. Chic details abound in the beautifully crafted pieces. This high-end, fashion-forward line appeals to those looking for classic style and little girl charm. The details are innovative, colors are on-trend, and the designs are a magical combination of contemporary and traditional.

Fall 2011 is the first line from Pale Cloud, and the buzz is on. The founder’s international background and expertise in the luxury market are evident in the Pale Cloud line. There’s a distinctly European flavor in the styling and colors.

There’s still time to be one of the exclusive retailers of the gorgeous Pale Cloud collection. Contact www.pale-cloud.com

Little Esop Goes Vintage

Why should teenagers and college students have all the fun with vintage clothing? Little Esop offers a fresh and preppy retro look for little ones this fall. The Fall 2011 line takes a vintage feel and turns it into a new look that’s sure to score.

Designer Judy Posey spent most of her life in a small town in Connecticut where she was inspired to incorporate style and comfort into her kids’ clothing line. Little Esop clothes are made to be worn, washed, and worn again and again. The designs are simple yet stylish. Colors are muted, with a mix of patterns and florals. Everything in the line is simple to care for and easy to wear.

The vintage look is prevalent, but yields to functional design in every way. Little Esop combines 100% organic fabrics with high-quality construction, making these clothes sustainable in the best sense of the word. From rompers for the littlest ones to skirts and jumpers for older children, Little Esop’s styles are classic and clean. It’s truly, “The little clothing with big ideas,” for Fall 2011.

For more information, call (401) 354-9596.

Blu Pony Makes Retro Relevant

There was something about the ‘20s and ‘30s in America that seems relevant again — a simpler time but with change swirling all around. It was an era of growth and innovation when Americans looked forward to the future with restless anticipation and renewed hope.

The Fall 2011 line from Blu Pony Vintage is inspired by that exciting time, and updates the vintage look with exceedingly wearable children’s clothing. In America’s early days, clothing was made to last; it wasn’t designed to be yesterday’s news. The fabrics were durable, soft and mostly comfortable, with a keen eye to details and finishing touches

Blu Pony’s new Fall 2011 line is reminiscent of that time. Their clothing for boys and girls features classic lines, retro-styling, and timeless design. Their fabrics are never synthetic. You won’t see any plastic buttons on Blu Pony clothes. Blue Pony colors are in keeping with the fall pallette and infinitely wearable. No glitz or glitter here. The line features classic linen, beautiful chambray, and plaid cottons made to last. With Blu Pony, being fashion forward never means leaving quality and comfort behind.

With an eye to a hopeful future, see what’s new again at www.bluponyvintage.com

Classic Design with a Modern Twist from Kiwi

Clothing from Kiwi Industries captures the feel of a simpler time, when clothing was made to last, not to be thrown away. The founder was inspired six years ago after spending a sabbatical in New Zealand, where a simple lifestyle and laidback attitude were the norm. People there walk rather than drive, children invent games instead of buying them, and free time is relished. Upon returning home, she captured this simplicity in her children’s clothing and gift line.

The Kiwi line includes adorable clothing for babies, boys and girls. Check out the terrific hats! Whether worn in the classroom or for outdoor play, Kiwi clothing endures, and even gets softer after repeated washings. Use of natural and organic materials is a high priority, as is use of socially responsible labor. All production is either in the USA or at a small knitting cooperative in South America.

The Kiwi color palette mirrors the earth tones and subdued colors of the season, lines are simple, and popular owls add a touch of whimsy. Classic designs are combined with a modern twist that gives these clothes a broad appeal.

For clothing and gifts, include a selection from www.kiwiindustries.com