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Mac & Mia


Style & Soul, Delivered.

Mac & Mia is new and totally parent-friendly way to buy clothes for your children. Marketed as an online, custom clothing boutique for kids, the company has a team of personal stylists that act as personal shoppers for parents, creating entire ensembles and looks for newborns to kids up to six years.

060315_CRTPost_MacMia_homepageParents create a style profile for each child and then they receive a package of hand-picked clothes and accessories. Keep the fashion with a passion, and send the rest back, at no cost to you.

All clothing is “consciously crafted by artisans and brands that stand for social and environmental responsibility,” including Made in the USA, recycled, handmade and organic selections, made in safe working conditions with an honest wage, or the proceeds are reinvested in the local community.

No Membership Fee. There’s no obligation to buy. Boutique pricing is similar to high-end retailers. Request a new box of treasures whenever you (or your child) is ready.

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Founder Marie Tillman and mother of five is inspired by things that are important to her: family, friends, love and a giving heart- as she’s created the concept behind Mac & Mia. She says, “Like all parents, I’ve always wanted to make the world a better place for my children. I want them to grow up feeling grounded in the universe, appreciating the simple things in life.”

Mac & Mia is a way for kids themselves to feel more connected to the story behind the merchandise they buy, choosing beautiful clothing that expresses their personalities.

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Che Rie Leggings


Fun, comfortable, stylish and Made in the USA!

051315_CRTPost_CheRieLeggings_03From the mind of textile designer Erie Chang, Che Rie NY leggings are redefining the classic legging silhouette with pop-art inspired designs, endless colors combinations and beautiful expressions of individual freedom.

Made for all ages – 4 to 16 kids as well as XS – L women (!)- Erie is making Che Rie for the kid in all of us.

“What would it be like if being comfortable also meant looking amazing?” asks the founder and former creative director of kids’ swimwear label Floatimini. “We focus more on movement, more on friends, and more on the ease of fun.”

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Leggings are made from spandex in the USA, cut, sewn in house.

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Princess Cuffs


Inspired by Catherine the Great of Russia, bracelets for little princesses the world over.

042215_CRTPost_PrincessCuffs_01Pam Bloch is owner/designer of Princess Cuffs, the first ruffled cuff bracelets for all girls ages two through seven. The Sherman Oaks, CA-based small business works with local children’s hospitals to help put smiles on little girls’ faceswith donations of Princess Cuffs.

“My own little girl loved feeling like a princess, loved to dress up and put the finishing touches on her outfit no matter where we were off to,” Pam says. “We are currently working with Make A Wish, Children’s Hospital and St. Jude’s Research Hospital to gift all the little girls a pair of cuffs so they can feel elegant, regal and like a real princess.”

The cuffs come in three sparkly colors, purple, pink and white; and in three sizes. Specialty orders are available upon request.

042215_CRTPost_PrincessCuffs_RiseofCatherinetheGreatFrilly and sparkly, Princess Cuffs are fashioned after the beautiful costumes featured in the 1934 movie, The Rise of Catherine The Great. “The movie is a visual wonder from the intricate sets to the glorious costumes,” Pam says. “What really caught my eye was the cuff accessory added to Catherine’s sleeves of her gowns. They were long, flowy, and sparkly and added a perfect finishing touch to each gown.” From this fashion detail, Pam is inspired to give every little princess her own bracelet “to complete her outfit, add a bit of color or just to wear bracelets like mommy.”

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dedo kids


Capturing the “true brightness” of children’s apparel.

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With a name that means, “to give,” dedo kids is giving children’s apparel and kids’ causes a new reason to smile. The vibrant, colorful apparel brand produces high quality clothing for girls in sizes 2T to 6X that helps them express their individual styles. The company also wants “to connect each sale with the act of giving,” donating a portion of the clothes to children’s non-profit organizations with each purchase.

The dedo kids team (pronounced dhay-dho) is equally vibrant, bringing together people from a colorful variety of professions to help founder/designer Asma Iqbal combine her two greatest passions, designing children’s apparel and giving back – including designer, blogger and fashion illustrator Aisha Richardson; doctor, traveler and foodie Ausia Naheed; another doctor, entrepreneur, IT guru and COO of cause-related internet software organization Perkle Sagar Harwani; photographer Malik Naz; and hair & makeup stylist Margoux Le Roux.

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dedo kids is already collaborating with Room to Grow, a non-profit that provides low-040815_CRTPost_dedokids_06income families with individualized parenting support, developmental information, and needed baby items to ensure a healthy and secure start in their children’s lives, and 4Humanity, an organization dedicated to promote and cultivate social change around the globe.

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Earth Baby Outfitters


031815_CRTPost_EarthBabyOutfitters_logo_edited“We believe in our brand, our employees, our customers and our family and hope you will find this reflected in the Earth Baby Outfitters line.”

031815_CRTPost_EarthBabyOutfitters_01Vancouver, Canada-based EarthBabyOutfitters ® (EBO) is a children’s clothing brand designed with eco-conscious parents in mind, using only the best certified organic fabrics available.

“The designs are simple, adorable, fun and creative,” says CEO and lead designer Sharon Thomson, who started the line last July after she and her husband Brian become parents for the second time. Wanting only the best in quality and design for her own baby Jaxon, Sharon used her years of fashion industry experience to source and manufacture an all-natural and organic line of clothes for babies that fits the bill.

031815_CRTPost_EarthBabyOutfitters_06“We know your baby will love our silky soft materials, whilst parents can rest assured with the multiple benefits for their own little bundles of joy.”

Members of the Canadian Organic Association, EBO uses only GOTS and Oeko Tek100 certified organic fabrics such as bamboo and organic cotton. Features and benefits include:

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  • Superior softness and durable design
  • Breathability and excellent body temperature regulation
  • Reduced carbon footprint
  • Easy care and machine washable
  • Safe, heathy and hypo-allergenic materials
  • Eco-friendly and sustainable manufacturing practices

After working in the fashion industry for 20 years, for some of the world’s most recognized brands and labels, the new parents are inspired to pour their energy and creativity into the new EBO. They say, “Our commitment to social responsibility is reflected in all of our products and mission statement, ‘to provide quality, cute and eco-friendly apparel and accessories while being socially and ecologically responsible.’”

The collection includes, one-pieces, tees, pants, coveralls, pajamas, rompers, hoodies, newborn knit essentials, hats, soft toys, bibs, burp cloths, blankets, scarfs, sweaters, jeans and swaddling presented in creative packaging and made from certified organic bamboo and cotton, and naturally colored cotton. Very nice!

031815_CRTPost_EarthBabyOutfitters_07Ships worldwide unless otherwise specified by Canada.

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Nuvola Baby


Making the world a softer place.

121714_CRTPost_NuvolaBaby_03Newly launched and now available in the United States, Novola Baby is a collection of Scandinavian-inspired baby blankets, outfits and accessories. From organic cotton to cashmere blends, the world’s softest fabrics are hand-picked for the collection, all gentle on baby’s delicate skin.

Completely sourced and manufactured in Europe, Nuvola Baby launched earlier this year with the Cloud Collection -luxe cashmere blend blankets, pillows and outfits featuring multi-hued clouds.

Nuvola Baby is designed in Luxembourg + Iceland. The designers work with renowned manufacturers in Italy and Portugal to ensure each piece is heirloom-quality. With a vibrant color palette of tangerine, grey, chocolate, red and turquoise lighting up classic star, cloud and snowflake prints, Nuvola Baby’s styles offer year-round softness.

Our pieces are made to last. Pass them down.

– co-designer Runa, who is inspired by her homeland, Iceland

121714_CRTPost_NuvolaBaby_02In an effort to give back, Nuvola Baby is involved with the Cloud of Love Project, helping support orphanages with the sale of rotating select styles at nuvolababy.com.

Experience Nuvola Baby’s softness for yourself at Playtime Paris from January 31 to February 2 and at ENK Children’s Club from March 9 to 11 in 2015!

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Sock It To Me


Funky, fashionable socks for the whole family.

100714_CRTPost_SockItToMe_ChatNoirPortland, OR-based Sock It to Me makes over 200 different sock designs, with something for every personality, whether you’re a man, woman or child. From punk rock to peacock,  PB&J, cats, super heroes, rainbows, lady bugs, butterflies, ninjas, unicorns, monkeys, tacos, mustaches and other things magical – retailing from $9 – $18, the socks are available at more than 2,000 stores worldwide, as well as online at  http://sockittome.com/.

100714_CRTPost_SockItToMe_01Sock It to Me has been making fun, funky sock designs since 2004, striving to make unique, quality products that provide value and top-notch “sock-ness” to sock fans everywhere.

Vote NOW! Sock It To Me’s Very Special 10th Anniversary International Design a Sock of Awesomeness Contest is underway. It’s the contest where anyone, anywhere in the world can submit a sock design for a chance to see their dream sock become a reality.

100714_CRTPost_SockItToMe_LogoThe Grand Prize Winner receives a cash prize of $5,000, their design manufactured on real socks and 15 pairs of awesome Sock It to Me socks from the current line. The second place winner receives $1,000 and 10 pairs of socks and the third place winner will get $500 and five pairs of socks.

Voting for your favorite design has already begun! VOTE NOW!

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ShoSho Bella


093014_CRTPost_ShoShoBella_05 Couture collection launches in the United States.

Dreamy, dramatic and demure, UAE-based ShoSho Bella is designed by founder Sarah Khamis, mother of two, who seamlessly blends couture touches with timeless silhouettes for girls ages two to 14 years. Her designs use twisting, tucking, draping and other techniques, rendering the high quality, soft textured, imported fabrics, feathers and materials into dresses that tell a story whenever they are worn.

093014_CRTPost_ShoShoBella_04ShoSho Bella is a high-end luxury couture brand for children and one of UAE’s most sought-after fashion labels. Sarah oversees all aspects of sourcing, design and production in the cosmopolitan city of Dubai. Now, these heirloom-quality dresses are available at www.shoshobella.com and select boutiques in the United States.

From pageants to princess parties, ShoSho Bella’s designs are ideal for special occasions. The spring/summer collection is a delightful mix of garden florals, a show-stopping ’20s Great Gatsby-inspired style complete with a feathered skirt, chic Parisian-influenced frocks and classic gowns with unexpected details. The autumn/winter collection features dreamy winter whites, understated silver and golds, tiered tulle, ruffles and classic babydoll silhouettes.

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Rum Punch


091114_CRTPost_RumPunchLife_03Mindfully handmade designer apparel for the entire family.

Lifestyle brand Rum Punch is a delightfully colorful and vibrant apparel line made from super soft, luxurious, organic and sustainable fabrics like hemp and bamboo and features a modern fit. Kids and baby collection Petit Punch recently launches with more to come for the rest of the family.

Our lifestyle brand is for people who think differently, who go against the grain, who say what they feel and dare to take action. People who want to make a difference in the world and who want to live the Life they Love.

091114_CRTPost_RumPunchLife_04Sold exclusively at RumPunch.com. The vibrant tie-dyed goods with inspirational messages are designed and made in Los Angeles, CA USA by designer Sybile Kohn-Deutschman. A wardrobe stylist in an earlier llife, Sybile believes that clothing is not only a reflection of how you feel about yourself and the world around you, but fashion can also change you from the outside in. She gets her inspiration from growing up on islands like Tahiti, St. Barths and the Dominican Republic, as well as sailing the Caribbean with her family. “You’re never too young to inspire others and you’re never too old to live the life you love,” she says. She appreciates the importance of slowing down, staying connected and keeping the colorful spirit of the islands in her everyday life.

091114_CRTPost_RumPunchLife_05Sybile has created an empowering, uplifting and environmentally conscious brand that encompasses a love of life, a respect for nature, the spirit of adventure, excitement for the unknown and the belief that giving is just as important as receiving -the company works with The Teen Project.

091114_CRTPost_RumPunchLife_02And since life is more than just bringing up kids, check out Sybile’s blog. For her, it’s a Rum Punch Life!

Incidentally, all of the Rum Punch product shots are taken by photographer (and Sybile’s husband) Robert Deutschman. View more of his work at www.robertdeutschman.com.

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Sniffie Clippies from Sweet Julep’s


082814_CRTPost_SniffieClippies_03Innovative hair confections, each with a fun fragrance.

From popular couture hair accessories brand Sweet Julep’s come Sniffie Clippies, scented hair clips, bands and bows, plus bracelets and necklaces with a unique, fun fragrance that will last up to 12 months, then slowly dissipate. Each Sniffie is individually packaged in cello wrap and given a fragrance name. Recent additions are mango, passion fruit and kiwi.

082814_CRTPost_SniffieClippies_04Made in the USA. Creator/designer Alice Hardin, a former Hollywood nanny, originally opened for business as Ruby’s Closet, before changing the name to Sweet Julep’s in 2012. Alice’s hair accessories have a “no-slip” interior called Silly Grip, made from the same material as baby bottle nipples and proven to out-perform all other types of grip. Each design is made with components that are held to high safety standards and are environmentally friendly. Wholesale available.

082814_CRTPost_SniffieClippies_05Children’s Retail Today publishes new articles each week about innovative, imaginative and inspiring products for children. Contact me today with your great idea!