Summer 2012 Explodes with Incendiary Fashions

Even though the days are cooling off, all eyes are turned toward the latest and greatest summer fashions for 2012. As many buyers are gaining confidence in the new year, more are breaking out of the spending thrift. Recent retail forecasts indicate that even Halloween, not usually a big market holiday, is going to be off the charts in terms of consumer spending.

Retailers and consumers are hungry for something different — especially for clothing that busts out of the safety zones that have marked recession fashion. The trends in the higher-end collections lean more toward eye-catching asymmetrical garb, luscious floral prints in bright hues, gorgeous pleats, and attention-getting ruffles.

Stylish children’s collections are reflecting the pull of these fashion-forward modes, but include the gentle touch of kid-friendly, mom-approved fabrics that breathe and bend more easily than the older generation on international catwalks. The Giggle Guide^® shows next year’s sizzle from Eternal Creation, Scout Collection, and Joules.

Forever Fair Trade Fashion at Eternal Creation

With clothing in stores throughout Australia, Europe, and Asia, Eternal Creation is well on its way to living up to its name. Started by Frances Carrington, Eternal Creation is so much more than a clothing company: it provides needed jobs to impoverished Indians and Tibetans in Dharamsala. The summer collection glows with the care that goes into each piece. Eternal Creation children’s anthologies for kids 0-10 years old are blooming with charm.

Girls under three love romping about in Ginger, the lace-trimmed, flowered cotton sundress. They can complete the look with ivory leggings with tiny heart-shaped buttons. Older girls will delight in the mix-and-match separates, including the dual-print Daisytime Pink Polka-Dot skirt with ruffles.

Accessories make the outfit, and Eternal Creation is sporting the latest in headgear: from its dark Denim Cap with lace trim, detailed with fuchsia thread, to the handmade cinnamon-candy colored cotton hair clips, each piece is a microcosm of excellence.

The boys’ collection also pays homage to quality craftsmanship. Parents will appreciate the easy-on, easy-off design of the cornflower-blue patterned cotton Rockpool playsuit for toddlers. Its matching beige-banded hat guarantees hours of safer sun time. For older boys, the Suncheck soft cotton shorts have a stretchy elastic waistband with a tie and perfectly compliment the pale sky-blue Boat t-shirt.

For sleepwear, the lightweight BlueBoy tank with coordinating shorts are comfy for boys. Girls will cheer for the soft, summery Festival nightgown with its lacy gathers.

Be eternally grateful for this apparel find at www.eternalcreation.com

Scouting Ahead for Summer Sensations

A scout goes ahead of the group to find out what’s in store –– and Scout Collection, LLC is going above and beyond the call of duty. Utilizing only the best organic cotton, Scout makes the kinds of clothes that kids will never want to take off (but parents won’t mind!). The collection features earthy colors, and is chock-full of gentle taupes, sea-foam greens, and rosy reds.

Newborns to 8 year-olds can sport fine fabrics that are environmentally sustainable and cozy. Little ones can romp about freely in the green and beige striped Laugh Explore tee, with its adorable little monkey graphic. Older boys will grab the Leap Explore Tee, a soft oak-colored t-shirt with a mischievous jumping frog. Paired with the taupe Explore Shorts, this summer outfit can’t be beat in terms of simplicity and functionality.

Toddler girls will twirl about in the floaty pastel Aqua Discover Skirt and the Aqua/Leaf Discover dress. Older girls can mix and match their favorite separates, like the ruby-colored Flowers Explore top and the always-in-fashion black Night Play Leggings. Scout clothing is for active children, and the Night Imagine Dress is the perfect fit for young ladies who stay up late to catch lightning bugs. Its alternating light and dark violet strips are the perfect complement to the basic black gown.

Of course, there’s no neglecting the layette: with everything from cuddly Hyacinth organic cotton blankets to the slate Play Romper.

Search out all the winners at www.scoutcollection.com

Summery Jewels from Joules

Birthed in the lush British countryside, Joules designs classic fashion for those who love the outdoors. From chic Euro-flair accessories to those must-have Wellies, Joules is dressing everyone in summery, functional style. The printed dress in walnut is an earthy, light gown designed to ring in the very beginning of the warm summer days. This trendsetter gathers at the waist to allow for a more moveable garment.

The JNR Birdie is really a hole-in-one: 100% golden cotton is the setting for an adorable bird. The sleeves and hem are detailed with raw edges, adding to its outdoorsy charm. Toes won’t get soggy from downpours in the Plaster Pink Wellies that are decorated with teensy trees and a cantaloupe-orange buckle.

Young men will charm in the JNR Champion polo in cardinal red. The details that boys long for — very official patches –– complete this tough, durable shirt that is machine washable. Youngsters can also get set to trounce the competition sporting their JNR Jiminy Boys Baseball Boots. High-topped blue printed canvas boots set the stage for victory, and come in either Navy Checked or avant-garde Safari.

The JNR ATTENBOROUG Loose Fit Jeans are action-ready dark, distressed denim with a detail that’s sure to pique curiosity: it has an upside-down pocket on its backside, perfect for the young mischievous male. The JNR Drake Boys Joggers come in two comfortable colors, Grey Marl and Washed Navy, and are ideal for sporting events, practice or just relaxing in a tree fort.

Introduce the classy, outdoor favorites to your customers by going to www.joules.com/en-US/Homepage.action