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Autism Authentics Launches Clothing And Apparel Lines Designed Exclusively By Children With Autism
International, prleap, N.2815
January 22, 2016
(PRLEAP.COM) January 23, 2016 - Autism Authenics LLC, headquartered in Key Largo, Florida, recently announced the launch of a new, first of its kind clothing and apparel line.
Athleta Expands Into Children’s Wear
International, WWD, N.2649
January 18, 2016
GIRL TALK: Athleta looking toward a younger clientele. The company, a division of Gap Inc., is introducing Athleta Girl, a line for girls aged 6 to 14 comprising about 60 colorful styles rooted in performance and lifestyle, such as running shorts, capris and tops.
Fashion for children
International, The daily Star , N.2586
January 11, 2016
‘Tis the party season again! Weddings, rooftop BBQ parties, picnics, and what not. While you pick outfits for yourself for these social gatherings, especially weddings, engagement and birthday parties, as a parent, you also have to select clothes and shoes for your young child.
Blue Ivy and North West, Listen Up! Gucci’s New Kids Collection Is Red Carpet–Ready
International, VOGUE, N.2482
January 07, 2016
If Generation Z’s de facto style harbingers, North West, Blue Ivy, and Harper Beckham, have taught us anything, it’s that style simply has no age limits these days. No sartorial risk is too big for pint-sized fashion enthusiasts anymore, especially when you consider tots who are regular fixtures on the red carpet and Fashion Week's front row.
No kidding! UAE toy sales set to soar
UAE, Kaleej Times, N.2280
January 03, 2016
The future looks bright for the UAE children's toy sector. A growing population and a continuous increase in tourism are steering the country's toys and games market into a $1 billion industry, according to a recent study.
11 Most Expensive Clothing Brands For Kids
International, Insider Monkey, N.2041
December 20, 2015
What are most expensive clothing brands for kids? Sometimes kids wear their jacket or leggings for a month, because they outgrow them quickly. But that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t look like little angels, does it? I am wondering, would you pay $500 for a coat for a two-year-old? Or even $1300 for a 3-year-old’s jacket?
An Indian luxury kidswear brand wants to take on the likes of Burberry Kids, Armani Junior, and Gucci Kids
International, Your Story, N. 2040
December 11, 2015
When in college, Ankur Mittal, Neha Sachar Mittal and Karina Rajpal had spent many hours discussing startup ideas. However, life after college took the three friends down separate corporate paths. But the startup dream remained and years after passing out of college they joined hands to create Kidology, a luxury kidswear brand.
Deaf Children's Drawings Turned Into Clothes for What Might Be Sweetest Fashion Show Ever
International, Style. Mic N. 1923
December 10, 2015
In Albania on Dec. 3, designer Mirela Nurce and editor of Living magazine Gentian Minga teamed up for a special fashion show. The models were professionals, including Krist Zicishti and Stela Kotri. The designers, on the other hand, were kids: The outfits were based on drawings by kids from the Institute of Deaf Students in Tirana, Albania.
Merry and bright: Oklahoma retailers give holiday fashion tips for children
International, News Ok N. 1693
December 02, 2015
This time of year, many parents can't resist putting their children in adorable clothes for those picture-perfect moments with Santa, for a family portrait or a holiday gathering.
Green Gift Guide: The Best Warm Winter Wear For Kids
Source: Forbes N. 1590
November 22, 2015
When it comes to cold weather comfort for kids, the stores are still lined with products made from environmentally damaging toxic fabrics like polyester and (to the surprise of many), traditional cotton. However, as the consumer appetite for more sustainable products has grown, so has the number of companies offering eco-friendly alternatives.
Children's fashion: Kids' Christmas wear
Source: The Irish Times N. 1589
November 22, 2015
HEATONS has launched its Christmas 2015 collection, perfect for active and fashionable kids. From warm winter woollies to smart looks for the Christmas dinner table, the range covers children of all ages indoors and out.
Girls can twinkle in party dresses including a gold heart dress (from £12) and red sequin dress (from £14) while boys can get adventurous in aviator jackets (£15), denim jeans (£10) and fair isle knit jumpers (from £10).
A New High Fashion Children’s Line is Born: Livanna
Source: Daily Chic report N. 1588
November 18, 2015
Children might grow out of their clothes before the seasons end, but that doesn’t mean parents can’t pay top dollar to dress their tots in style. Meet Melissa Flores, the founder of a precious new children’s clothing line Livanna (the brand officially launches today), who gives us the scoop on why she decided to make her official foray into design.
Fashion for all ages: winterwear for kids – in pictures
International, The Guardian N. 1691
November 12, 2015
Getting kids to wrap up warm is all about making things fun. Do that this winter by keeping things bright – see Zephan’s orange jacket, Imaan’s purple hat or Oscar’s yellow gilet. The other option that never fails is adding some animal magic.
SPROUT KIDS HOSTS 2015 WINTER/HOLIDAY CHILDREN’S FASHION SHOW AND IS SEARCHING FOR YOUNG MODELS TO SHOWCASE THE LASTEST TRENDS
International, Chicago Tribune N. 1690
November 08, 2015
Sprout Kids is also looking for some adorable, young faces to strut their stuff of the runway. Children between ages 2-8 years old who are interested in modeling the latest winter and holiday fashions
Mothercare online sales grow by 22%, with in-store ecommerce sales up by 36%
Mobile has driven fast growth in ecommerce sales at Mothercare, with visits from customers’ own devices accounting for 56% of online orders and 80% of traffic in the first half of the nursery retailer’s financial year.
Overall, online sales reached £78.1m in the first half of its financial year, 22.1% up on the same time last year, the retailer reported this week. They now account for 36% of UK retail sales of £78.1m. That’s up from 29% a year ago. The roll out of iPads to all stores had, said Mothercare, driven in-store online sales growth of 36%: this area of the business now represents 45% of online sales. Just over a third (34%) of online orders are now collected in store, as are 24% of online sales.
DOP: Nov 20, 2015 Source: Internet Retailing N.1498
Tapeàl’oeil opens new store at Mall of the Emirates
DOP: June 10, 2015 Source: Retail Me N.592
French children’s fashion brand Tapeàl’oeil, exclusively distributed in the region by Jawad Business Group, opened its flagship store at Mall of the Emirates located at level one, opposite Ski Dubai. Tapeàl’oeil CEO Joannes Soenen and Imteyaz Khan, general manager, fashion and footwear division of Jawad Business Group inaugurated the store.
“We are pleased to launch our brand new store, which is the largest in the region, at Mall of the Emirates. At our new store, we aim to provide our customers with edgy and fashionable collections at great prices. Our store is amongst those, which are digitally smart and we are very much in tune with those within our stores and also within the social media world,” says Soenen.
Gap Kids and babyGap launches Spring 2015 Collection
DOP: Feb 24, 2015 Source: Kuwait Times N.54
Dress your young ones cute and trendy this spring with Gap’s new spring collection. For girls, Gap Kids offers fit and flare dresses, tanks, knit pants in floral prints and quilted pattern that can be layered with cardigans and bomber jackets. For the fashion conscious young ones, watch out for dresses available in floral chambray prints to eyelet details. Woven tops and graphic tee in colors of pink, greys and shades of navy outfitted with various options of printed leggings help achieve the look of the season.
