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The Beaufort Bonnet Company


Announcing the arrival of a highly-anticipated bundle of joy – TBBC’s permanent showroom at AmericasMart Atlanta

The Tale of the Beaufort Bonnet

Once upon a time… many years ago in the graceful Low Country of Beaufort, South Carolina, a simple yet elegant baby bonnet pattern is carefully cut from plain brown paper… Fast forward to 2012. After receiving a baby bonnet cut from the same pattern for her daughter, Markey Hutchinson seeks out the origin of the beautiful gift that garners countless compliments. The bonnet-maker eventually sells the generations-old heirloom pattern to Markey, who takes that single hallmark piece and grows it to the first-ever lifestyle brand for babies born with refined taste.

Now available exclusively in more than 300 upscale boutiques in the United States, around the globe and online at TheBeaufortBonnetCompany.com, TBBC’s collection entails the most darling clothing and accessories you ever did see!

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New Showroom Opens July 12

The Beaufort Bonnet Company (TBBC) is putting down roots at its home-away-from-home in a sanctuary of sweetness to showcase its luxurious clothing and accessories lines for little ladies and gents. Opening July 12 with a splash of pink and a few well-placed bows, the showroom, designed by owner Markey Hutchinson with assistance from Lexington-based Hannah Maple Studio, will serve as the gracious glimpse into the grandeur of The Beaufort Bonnet Company – on the eve of the company’s fourth birthday. Buyers visiting the showroom will be able to view and order current ready-to-ship styles and future seasonal collections while immersing themselves in charming visual merchandising displays and the precious photography TBBC is known for.

“We have been truly flattered by the continued business our amazing customers have brought us season after season and feel the time is now perfect to open a space of our own where we can treat those customers to a true Beaufort Bonnet brand experience,” Markey says. “We want to give them a grand yet warm and welcoming, elegant environment that feels more like our home than a place for business.”

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Guests visiting the nearly 1,000-square-foot space located in Building 3, Floor 13, Suite E110B, will be treated to the hospitality of Summer Place Reps and TBBC in-house reps, who will manage the day-to-day business. The showroom’s doors will be wide open to welcome visitors during all Children’s World and Home & Gift Shows as well as by private appointments year round.

For showroom information and press inquiries, please contact Kim Chapman at 859-388-2091 or kim@thebeaufortbonnetcompany.com. For the most up-to-date sneak peeks inside the showroom, search #tbbcshowroom on Instagram and Facebook.

 

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Due to a few important life changes and events, fresh posts from Children’s Retail Today will return in June 2016.

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Lofty Elephants


Boutique toddler clothes handmade from beautiful, unique printed fabrics.

033016_CRT_LoftyElephants_01Farah Chherawalla is owner of Lofty Elephants, what she calls a “lofty endeavor to provide boutique toddler clothes made from beautiful and unique fabrics and prints at department store prices, while employing men and women in desperate need of income to feed their babies or put their children through school.”

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This Mom-owned and operated online apparel business sells children’s clothes that are handmade in small batches in India, using materials from small businesses. “Most of our prints cannot be seen anywhere else, and chances are they will not be repeated,” Farah says.

033016_CRT_LoftyElephants_03Part of Lofty Elephants sales proceeds benefit the operation of an education center that empowers women by teaching them skills, which make them employable. In return, Lofty Elephants aims to employ most of these women.

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Due to technical difficulties on http://loftyelephants.com, Farah asks that you email info@loftyelephants.com with any interest in buying. “We will soon be available on Amazon.com,” Farah says. “Sorry for the inconvenience and we promise you an even more exciting collection soon.” Stay in touch with Lofty Elephants on Facebook.

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Happisnappi


Interchangeable hats, hair accessories, socks and clothes … with a cause.

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Designed by Carly, a child therapist, Happisnappi products encourage creativity and self-expression in girls of all ages with quality clothing and accessories that can be changed in a snap, using a snap, with fun and unique embellishments that are completely interchangeable … all while supporting the fight against childhood cancers.

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Girls require several creative outlets to build independence, develop self-expression and to maintain self-esteem. When girls create their very own outfits with countless combinations of Happisnappi clothes and accessories, it not only promotes balance in all areas of a girl’s development, they will love wearing their self-designed Happisnappi styles and enjoy creating them.

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Happisnappi Supports Katy’s Courage

The nonprofit organization Katy’s Courage honors Katy Stewart, who inspired all who knew her throughout her lifetime. She died of a rare pediatric cancer at 12 years young. Her smile and kindness shine on in the memories of those who loved her. Founded in 2012, Katy’s Courage provides support for parents and children facing medical challenges, especially pediatric cancer, through scholarships, children’s bereavement counseling and pediatric cancer research.

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Kissi Couture


This team of fashion forward thinkers are ready to make the golf course their runway.

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Kissi Couture is created by diva athletes for diva athletes. When junior golf sisters Makenna and Morgan Rodriguez begin to pursue their dream of golf super stardom, their parents begin their own search for stylish athletic apparel, to no avail.

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In 2012, the sisters start designing their own outfits for golf tournaments with the assistance of Mom Nicole Rodriguez and Dad Benjamin Rodriguez. The girls refer to their sassy athletic style as Kissi Couture -and when their parents realize fellow junior girl golfers are just as excited about this fierce style as the girls are, they know it’s time to kick Kissi Couture into high gear. So Nicole and Benjamin embark on a fashion journey to achieve all the creative visions of their daughters.

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Kissi Couture is designed for the fashionable junior girl athlete, for the golf course and beyond. Polo shirts, tees, baby, bottoms, holiday, socks, jewelry, custom bling, hats, hair bows plus golf gear and umbrellas, bags, mugs and stickers. The polos feature girly styles with colors, cute sayings, ruffle sleeves and a crest logo that would make any girl feel like a princess. This girls golf and sports apparel strives to dress every little diva on the field.

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Faerie Ballgowns by CHIARIstyle


Come dream with us.

Chari Coffey is a Los Angeles-based product development designer and the mastermind behind CHIARIstyle. Among the many creative fashion projects she has going in the women’s, men’s and kids wear markets are these exquisite Faerie Ballgowns.

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“For 16 years, I have made miniature dresses that I have given away to little girls that believe in faeries,” Chari tells me. She weaves the magical tale of finding these little dresses hanging high in the trees. “The faeries slip from their dresses and leave them there. If you are lucky to find one just before sunrise, they are magical treats.” Each tiny dress is made by hand, created with imagination from pieces of lace and gems collected, and every dress is inspired by the tiny faerie that will wear it to the Fairy Tale Ball. Chari says, “When asked if I could produce the dress for girls, I put the idea into work.”

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The limited edition Faerie Ballgowns for girls are perfect for weddings, dances, tea parties and, of course, fairy tales.

Chari has also been working on The Ella Jewel Collection in honor of her daughter Ella. With extensive experience in all phases of the apparel business from design room management, trend analysis and product development to final packaging, “There is nothing better than creating new product that gets results,” she says. Chari is surely conjuring up fashion magic!

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kidpik


Girls’ shopping reinvented.

The recently launched shopping site kidpik hopes to change everything you thought you knew about shopping for girls. Created by the executives behind The Children’s Place, kidpik combines the luxury of personal styling with the convenience of home shopping, designed exclusively for girls and tailored to fit any budget. Seasonally, kidpik is expected to deliver a curated, coordinated and fashionable selection of quality outfits right to your doorstep, with the added benefits of free shipping, free styling and no membership fee.

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No Commitment kidpik Experience

“Children’s preferences in clothing have evolved over the decades and so should the shopping and delivery system,” says Ezra Dabah, kidpik founder and CEO. “We are excited to deliver this ultimate shopping experience.”

Every item is designed and curated in kidpik’s NYC studio, where stylists and proprietary algorithms work collaboratively to remove the difficulty, time and guesswork from the shopping experience. Whether your daughter favors a look that’s Girly Glam or Classic Chic, Modest or one of kidpik’s five lifestyle looks, the interactive fun style quiz will help identify her unique style. Girls ages three through 12 (sizes 4-14), with the help of grown-ups, can define and own their signature style on the kidpik site.

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“Pik” What She Loves & Send the Rest Back Free

Each fashionista will receive her own personalized box containing about six coordinated quality fashion apparel pieces such as tops, bottoms, dresses, layering pieces, shoes and accessories -designed to complete several mix and match outfits. “Pik” what she loves and send the rest back free. The average kidpik box price is under $100 and the cost of each item is just $12.50 if she decides to keep the entire box.

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One of the Coolest Parts …

Purchase the entire box and get a 30% discount; keep what she likes and kidpik will donate any returned items through its charity partnership.

kidpik is the newest endeavor from prolific fashion entrepreneur Ezra Dabah and the executive and creative teams behind classic children’s brands including EJ Gitano, The Children’s Place, Disney stores, Nina footwear and Rum American Kid’s Wear.

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Momo Baby


This company offers an interesting combination of products for both mother and child.

 

Momo Baby makes high-quality, reasonably priced shoes for kids as well as stylishly designed fashion maternity clothes for Mom that flatter the body both during and after pregnancy. One of Momo Baby’s mantras is to provide the most safe and efficient products for your child.

“Our shoes are designed in-house in the USA and Japan,” company representative Tobi Moore tells me. “Not only do we design a good looking shoe, we make sure that the shoe promotes healthy foot growth.” Tobi says Momo Baby shoes have been awarded the Seal of Acceptance by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). “Momo Baby only uses genuine leather, so little feet are able to breathe. Every piece of leather used is tested by a third party to ensure that all leather is safe from lead or any toxic chemicals.”

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Since the introduction of soft sole leather crib shoes for babies, Momo Baby now offers flexible sole leather shoes, leather boots, leather sandals and ballet flats in a wider range of sizes for both boys and girls. The flexible rubber-soled sandals are trendy and beneficial, too –made with a fan shaped toe box to allow your child’s foot to move freely. Adjustable Velcro straps help make them easy to put on and take off. The rubber soled sneakers have a deep tread pattern to increase slip resistance while maintaining flexibility for a natural shift of a child’s foot. The lightweight, breathable construction allow little feet to remain bacteria-free and comfortable.

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The four-year-old company also offers fashionable maternity clothes including tops, dresses, outerwear and accessories that are stylish enough to wear out on the town and after baby is born.

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Simply Chickie


081915_SimplyChickieClothing_03100% Organic Cotton Clothing for Funny Bones.

People are pushovers for clothes with cheeky sayings and cute graphics made from 100% certified organic. Especially for kids.

The Simply Chickie Creator, Gwendolyn, is a cancer survivor – a life event that inspires her every day to make people laugh. “We want to make everyone laugh because life is funny,” she says.

Funny, indeed. One day, Gwen leaves her boyfriend, finds out she’s pregnant and gets diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. Well, not in one day, but one day after another. At the age of 40 she says, life itself decided to slow her down. “I thought a lot about how my body felt, and how it got to feeling that way—what I put in my body and eventually what I put on my body. I paid attention to smells and food and everything coming in contact with my mouth and my skin. I paid attention to labels and discovered that the lovely soft cotton clothing I enjoyed hid a dirty secret. The cotton crop is one of the most polluting crops grown.”

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98% Angel


Made to last in the U.S.A.

California style. Founded in 1993 and based in Malibu, CA, 98% Angel® is a family owned manufacturer of children’s clothing that personifies the west coast’s casual, comfortable beach lifestyle. Malibu beach chic styles for boys and girls. Easy layering pieces designed for mix & match at reasonable price points.

“Our soft quality clothing is designed for comfort.”

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081215_98PercentAngel_LogoMade in the USA. After running a high-end children’s clothing store in Malibu for over 20 years, the 98% Angel family started manufacturing their own designs to fill a void in the market. “Our creative team designs with a sense of humor and imagination worthy of any child,” they say. “Our production team makes sure everything we sell fits the best, is made well, and of course will last well past when your child outgrows the items.”