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Jun 27 2014
Happy Feet
Cuddl Duds (212) 725-1500 x246 cuddlduds.com A leader in cold weather clothing for every member of the family, Cuddl Duds is known for its warm layers that bypass the bulk of traditional winter wear. With print choices ranging from polar bears to pixilated camo for boys and animal print to polka dots for girls, the […]
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Jun 25 2014
Celine Vacher of La La Ling in Los Angeles, CA
When Celine Vacher and Kara Homsey took over ownership of Los Angeles boutique La La Ling in 2012, they weren’t exactly newbies—the pair had been with the store for about six of its 10 years in business. And while brands like Melissa & Doug, Douglas Cuddle Toys, Trumpette, Appaman and Splendid have also been with […]
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Jun 20 2014
A Helping Hand
Pebble (330) 231-5850 kahiniwalla.com When Austin Miller returned to the United States after working as a product designer with a job creation program in Bangladesh, he had an idea to continue helping provide employment for the poor of the country by distributing their handmade products here in North America. Thus, in 2010, Kahiniwalla was born. […]
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Jun 18 2014
Kate Schmitz of Flying Squirrel in Brooklyn, NY
For Kate Schmitz, owner of Flying Squirrel Children’s Store in Brooklyn’s trendy Greenpoint neighborhood, fronting a retail space is about more than selling clothes. Providing both new and slightly used products, Flying Squirrel moved from Williamsburg to Greenpoint in 2013. Schmitz, who took over the business in 2010 when original owner Judith Velosky left after […]
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Jun 6 2014
Au Naturel
Orli (213) 622-1116 info@orliclothing.com Are your customers asking for more organic options? Consider Orli, an eco-conscious collection for babies and girls in sizes newborn to 6 years that’s inspired by nature and made in Los Angeles. Simple bodysuits and slouchy pants come in the line’s signature palette of rose, lavender and charcoal, while quilted skirts, […]
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Jun 5 2014
Carol Yenne of Small Frys in San Francisco, CA
When Small Frys, a Bay Area kids’ clothing staple since 1984, went up for sale in 1991, Carol Yenne jumped at the chance to make the store her own. “The store is close to my house,” she remembers. “It was time for a change.” So the former Levi Strauss & Co. manager purchased the business—and, […]
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Jun 3 2014
3 New Multi-Terrain Strollers Hitting the Market
When it comes to strollers, parents now have more options to choose from than ever before. But how do you know what’s best for you and your clientele? If you’re located in a city, chances are your customers don’t own a car; therefore their strollers are likely to get lot of wear and tear. Luckily, […]
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May 30 2014
Head West
Nohi Kids www.nohikids.com 415-271-8924 info@nohikids.com Founded by Janel Andersen in 2009 as a way to fuse her love of children and passion for design, Nohi Kids offers babies, boys and girls durable, comfy clothes in funky prints crafted with certified organic cotton and low-impact, water-based inks. Inspired by Southwest and Aztec motifs (with a dash […]
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May 23 2014
Cotton Tales
Winter Water Factory Winterwaterfactory.com info@winterwaterfactory.com 212-810-0767 Launched in 2002, Winter Water Factory has become a go-to brand for fans of whimsical all-over prints like mushrooms, horses and trees covering classic silhouettes for kids and baby. The Brooklyn-based company, led by husband and wife team Stefanie Lynen and Todd Warnock, combines kid-friendly designs with bright, bold […]
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May 20 2014
Girls strut their stuff during a fashion-filled weekend in New Jersey
In search of a fashion experience for girls that goes beyond the beauty pageant norm? Look no further than East Coast Starz, the program directed by moms Stacie Fitzgerald and Lauren Handler that sets out to teach kids and parents about the industry through work with agencies, designers, stores and a slew of other resources—including […]
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May 16 2014
Heads Up
Zutano Zutano.com
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May 14 2014
Shih-Fen Hu of Carousel in New York, NY
When Shih-Fen Hu gave birth to her first child in August 2010 and kids’ clothes became a mainstay in her life, the SoHo resident wanted to enter the industry herself. But with a baby at home and a working husband, she couldn’t quite find the time to open a physical store. So she waited a […]
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May 14 2014
Bonpoint celebrates the opening of its new SoHo store in true Parisian style
French children’s brand Bonpoint couldn’t have picked a sweeter spot for its latest U.S. location: right next door to famous French patisserie Ladurée, in the heart of super-stylish Soho in New York City. To fête the opening of the charming 1,900-square-foot space, Bonpoint treated an array of fashion notables and local parents to Ladurée’s lauded […]
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May 12 2014
Outstanding mothers take a bow in New York City
Five hundred people turned out Thursday to celebrate the 36th annual Outstanding Mother Awards at The Pierre in New York City. The National Mother’s Day Committee singled out four women who have balanced building high-powered careers and motherhood: Jill Granoff, Norah O’Donnell, Mary Dillon and Brooke Shields (from left to right in photo). Mindy Grossman, […]
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May 12 2014
Seeing beyond blue with boyswear designer Samantha Taylor
Craving dashing duds for your little gentleman? Look no further than Unruly Blue, a U.K.-based boys’ brand that aims to transform young men into dashing dudes with its three-piece suits, Harris Tweed jackets, outerwear and printed button-downs. Designer and director Samantha Taylor was inspired to launch the line in 2010 after noticing a distinct lack […]
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May 9 2014
Soft Focus
Parents everywhere covet soft, cozy blankets to keep their little ones warm, and Max Daniel Designs wants to be the one to provide them. The company, founded by Eden Heinsheimer out of her garage in 2003, offers made-in-the-U.S.A. blankets—for mom and baby—in a large selection of sizes, colors and prints. This spring, the brand introduced […]
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May 7 2014
Heather Muenstermann of Green Genes in Chicago, IL
When Heather Muenstermann and Christina Isperduli opened Green Genes in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood in March 2008, they had a single goal. “We just wanted to be a one-stop shop for the smaller eco-friendly things one might need as much as we could,” Muenstermann says. The 1,000-square-foot store carries organic clothing, toys and accessories for babies, […]
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May 6 2014
Bird Call
Now that we’ve experienced the bone-chilling snow apocalypse that is a polar vortex, the life of a snowbird has never seemed more appealing. Taking flight, too, is a gaggle of feather-embellished apparel, accessories and décor for Fall ’14. On frocks, skirts and other girly accoutrements, the light and airy textures add an elegant and romantic […]
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May 5 2014
Babies“R”Us keeps up with Kourtney Kardashian and family
“I used to be the buyer for my mom’s children’s store, but I didn’t have kids at the time and only bought things I liked without thinking about practicality,” says television personality, retailer and designer Kourtney Kardashian. How times have changed. Kourtney, who inspired a thousand Masons when she gave her first son the moniker […]
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May 2 2014
Can Do
Store shelves need some pop? Enter Cozy Cans, insulated bottles shaped like soda cans, from New York-based Beatrix. Known for its whimsical lunch boxes, backpacks and wheeling suitcases, the brand’s bags are a hit with A-list moms, from Halle Berry to Katie Holmes. Cozy Cans, which keep cold drinks chilled and hot drinks heated for […]
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