RESH FINDS Trick of Eye
Simple silhouettes and look-at-me prints pair perfectly for fall.
Ba Ba Bling Baby’s range of trompe l’oeil tees for kids enters the wholesale market in 2014. Showcasing seasonal trends with a grown-up twist, drawn-on details like bow ties, suspenders and shades playfully update raglan shirts for boys and girls in sizes 3 months to 6 years. Wholesale prices range from $12 to $17. Visit www. babablingbaby.com.
Natural Hair
Unlike many hair care products on shelves today, which contain dangerous toxins that are harmful to children, Rock the Locks is a natural and environmentally friendly solution created for kids. With fun names like Not So Knotty, the products are made without using red dyes, sulfates, alcohols, parabens or gluten, while a patent-pending spray technology uses compressed air instead of aerosol. Sizes range from 4 oz. to 8 oz. and wholesale prices range from $6.35 to $7.95. Go to www.rockthelocks.com.
Art Studio
San Francisco-based Alivia Simone has ripped a page out of Mother Nature’s sketchpad for its sophomore collection for girls ages 3 to 12. Made in the U.S.A. from fabrics imported from France and Italy, dresses and blouses are daubed with abstract florals in a vibrant palette of hot pink, kelly green and lemon yellow, while embossed faux leather and quilted satin add interest to skirts and jackets. Retail prices range from $175 to $650. Go to www.aliviasimone.com.
Classic Cool
The Dragon and the Rabbit blends bold colors and simple silhouettes to bow a debut collection of smart, casual clothes for kids in sizes 2T to 6T. Based in New York, the owners named the brand after their children’s Chinese zodiac birth years. Girls get gingham, polka dot and floral dresses and tops, while crisp cotton button-downs, cargo pants and graphic tees abound for boys. Available in an all-American palette of red, blue and white, wholesale prices range from $12 to $29. Visit www.thedragonandtherabbit.com.
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