Fall Breezes in on the Winds of Change

Autumn is traditionally a season of change, and once again retailers are seeing significant shifts in children’s apparel trends for back-to-school. Just as autumn leaves show off magnificent colors, nature’s shades are echoed in fall’s fashions. Designers’ twists in organic cotton and cashmere are more prevalent. Mixed patterns and floral arrangements abound, as do simple, clean lines — all yielding a thematic trend toward nature-inspired looks in both color and construction. As the Fall 2011 buying season comes to full fruition, harvest a bountiful crop of the choicest apparel for your store from eyeSpy Baby, Million Polkadots, Bambeeno Cashmere and Right Bank Babies.

eyeSpy Baby Keeps its Focus on Childhood

With 15 years’ experience, Rowan Mestecky, designer and founder of eyeSpy Baby, explains her approach to the fall collection as she shares “more price-conscious pieces” while maintaining “the same eyeSpy sensibility”. She has mixed soft knits with textured wovens to create spirited landscapes rich with vibrant color. The style is characterized by her love for knitting and her creative combination of tones that “evoke feelings of playfulness, nostalgia and precious childhood memories.”

When it comes to designing clothing for children, Mestecky says, “I design clothes for children as children, not as mini-adults. Childhood is precious. We need to preserve it and not make it shorter.” For fall, she identifies a rise in clothing that is more practicable, and that children can be comfortable in, so that they are easily able to run and play.

In the boys’ department, eyeSpy includes a range of pullover hoodies in bold stripes, and hip zip jackets with a retro feel. For the girls, beautifully colored and striped cotton dresses, combined with leggings and a new little tie cardigan, lead the way for back-to-school days.

To spy your favorites, visit www.eyespybaby.com

Million Polkadots is a New Cape Crusader!

Girls are in for a treat with choices by Claudia Fileto, founder of Million Polkadots. As a mother of three girls, her sense for what little ladies want in autumn fashion, comfort, and design come naturally to her. Million Polkadots has reinvented classic capes; a kind of rebirth of the poncho in a variety of plush faux fur and animal prints.

For boys, Million Polkadots introduces military-inspired themes. Fileto explains that her stylish designs are “mainly eye candy for the parents.” What is most important in her designs is “to always remember who your end consumer is — the child. We design all of our pieces with a child in mind. We think about how the child is going to wear the garment and how they are going to feel wearing the garment.”

Make a child look like a million bucks with capes and more from www.millionpolkadots.com

Bambeeno Cashmere is for Snuggling in Style.

Bambeeno Cashmere offers luxury knitwear made from the highest quality, ultra soft, breathable cashmere. Founded by Jen Fritz and Whitney O’Brien, Bambeeno Cashmere is a company that specializes in cashmere for babies and young children.

For fall, they introduce double-breasted Peacoat Sweaters, the Ruffle Wrap Sweater, a Bolero Sweater and the Zip Up Hoodie. Cashmere is the choice of fabric for Bambeeno because it is an extremely soft material that is ultra comfortable and luxurious.

For girls, Bambeeno includes details like ruffles and bows on the Bow Pocket Cardigan, Ruffle Placket Cardigan and Ruffle Wrap Sweater. For boys, they offer a versatile sweater vest that provides warmth, but can also be worn on warmer days. The collection is always based on pieces that provide timeless designs that are in style season after season… child after child!

Get the best from www.bambeenocashmere.com

Fashion Can’t Go Wrong with Right Bank Babies

A unique collection of children’s clothing is presented once again by Right Bank Babies. They offer a line of “reversible pieces with unique cuts that allow the apparel to grow with the child.” An RBB dress can transform into a top, and pants into shorts.

The fashion line goes hand in hand with their philosophy, “to stick with styles that surpass trends by creating pieces that can be worn alone as a classical look, or layered for a funkier feel.” Their professionalism in front of and behind the scenes has enabled Right Bank Babies to build a reputation as a leading brand in the industry. Almost every item can be turned “inside out,” for reversible versatility and much-appreciated added value.

Bank on the variety and quality at www.rightbankbabies.com