A Tip of the Hats for Fall

In anticipation of autumn weather, hats are hot for kids! Fun, funky, and fabulous, hats are an essential topper to retailers’ array of fall fashion accessories. In addition to providing protection from the elements, hats add a perfect touch of color and style to outfits. Wool newsboy hats for boys are reminiscent of simpler days, and colorful bonnets offer timeless appeal to little girls, while cool bucket hats are in from coast to coast. The Giggle Guide^® recommends on-trend headwear from Gigis Apparel, San Diego Hat Company, Susu & John and Little Lids.

Gigis Blossom Hats are Easy To Peddle

From preschool to the park and back, hats from Gigis Apparel offer snazzy style and UV protection in pretty girl colors. Flouncy flowers in vivid hues adorn these adorable fashion accessories. Peonies, daisies and dahlias are perfect to shade a bouquet of smiles.

Newborns enchant in the Glamour, Elegance or Baby Bella designs in soft cotton/poly blends with a flower centered by a pop of rhinestone. Little girls win raves decked out in Bubbly, Buckingham or Coconut Explosion, each with an attention-getting bloom. Bright and sassy, Gigis hats are must-haves to complete spring and summer wardrobes for young glamour girls.

Several of the hats even have detachable flowers, so when little girls are done wearing the hat, they can wear the flower in their hair as a colorful clip. What girly girl wouldn’t love that?

See the entire collection blooming at www.gigisapparel.com

San Diego Hat Has it Made in the Shade

San Diego Hat Company was launched in Bali, Indonesia, in 1993. The inspiration came from travel and the love of hats. The focus is more on the fashion and less on the hats.

Successful retailers know customers want fun clothing that’s affordable, durable, and colorful. San Diego Hat Company’s collection focuses on bringing personality to children’s hats.

Hats, in classy fabrics from wool to cotton plaid, add a touch of distinction to any outfit. The assortment of porkpie and bucket hats for little ones adds a spunky spirit, and the oh-so-cute knit beanies are perfect for babies when cool weather blows in. The vintage style herringbone tweed driver caps are sure to make headlines.

Since its inception, San Diego Hat Company has kept the same concept and product mix while remaining flexible to market needs. Hat check the entire line at www.sandiegohat.com

Susu & John Bonnets Aren’t Just for Easter!

Long ago in the graceful South Carolina low country, a simple yet beautiful baby bonnet pattern was carefully cut from plain brown paper. Many years later, one of the founders and chief designer of Susu & John received a pink and white gingham version of that darling bonnet as a baby gift from a close friend. Lo and behold, the original pattern was included with the bonnet! Originally called a Sweet Pea bonnet, these hats adorned little heads on special occasions.

Retailers this fall will want to offer the adorable Beaufort Button Bonnet and the Beaufort Button Bucket hat; heirloom quality, highly wearable versions of classic American hats. Susu & John has become a favorite through careful attention to detail, evolving fabric styles, and remaining handmade in the U.S.A. But don’t be fooled by the fresh look of these adorable hats for boys and girls –– they’re constructed to be worn, washed, and worn again (yes, they can be machine-washed). These unique hats feature buttons all around the brim to allow for varying degrees of shade, fit and style.

Put Susu & John hats on the top of your list at www.susuandjohn.com

Little Folks Flip for Little Lids!

Remember when it seemed everyone wore a hat? We wore them to work, to church, to the park, to parties… they were an essential accessory to every outfit! That classic vintage love for hats is alive and well at Little Lids.

Kids don’t wear hats just to keep their heads warm these days; they add them as colorful, trendy accessories for everyday wear. Retailers will appreciate the wide variety of styles and fabrics, for all ages from babies to school-age boys and girls.

Wool newsboy caps are sure to be an “extra extra” good buy. Berets in stylish colors are nifty. Beanies for babies are “ahh” inspiring. There’s even an array of dashing fedoras and top hats for boys! All Little Lids hats are classically stylish yet distinctly wearable. Tradition abounds in this line of toppers for kids, and many of the hats are handmade.

Get ahead of the competition, with hats from www.littlelids.com