Hudson’s April/May issue features Right Bank Babies‘ striped leggings, polka dot reversible skit, and bright pink cardigan in their Primary Colors fashion editorial. Styles are available at www.rightbankbabies.com.
Right Bank Babies‘ bright clothing is also paired with yellow Petal patent leather sandals by Livie & Luca! Available at www.livieandluca.com.
Magnolia PR is happy to introduce our newest client, Petit Couture, a sophisticated collection featuring whimsical details and modern cuts. Available in sizes 0-3 months through 6T, highlights of the collection include the ‘60s mod Simone Pleat Dress, $82 and the sweater knit Kimono-Style Wrap Dress, $68. Each Petit Couture piece is proudly sourced and made in the USA and Peru, all Fair Trade produced. Items are nylon, cotton and cotton blends with embellishments, including their signature owl graphic.
For Spring/Summer ’11, Petit Couture has designed several dress-up or dress-down separates retailing from $50 to $110, tulle tutu skirts, pleated skirts, and more. Infant layettes range from $10 to $55 retail.
Petit Couture was created in 2009 after designer Rebecca Kaykas-Wolff realized the need for fashion-forward children’s apparel that used fair trade practices. Now based in the San Francisco Bay area, Kaykas-Wolff, a mother of three, designs clothing to celebrate childhood rather than mimic adulthood.
Samples are readily available for editorial use. To view the entire collection, visit: http://www.petitcouture.com/lookbook.
Livie & Luca shoes were recently honored to receive the award for the category “Pre-Walkers” at the 12th Annual Footwear Plus magazine Plus Awards. The Plus Awards provide recognition for excellence in design for footwear in 2010, and indie brand Livie & Luca was recognized alongside industry leaders including Nike and New Balance. Best known for their whimsical yet classic designs- think elephants, peacocks, blossoming flowers- and flexible soles, Livie & Luca has gained a loyal customer following and respect in the footwear industry.
“We’re a company that’s not afraid to take chances and it’s paid off,” said Mitzi Rivas, co-owner of Livie & Luca. “We’re a group of gals who design from our hearts. Even though we’re the little guys, we’re mighty.”
Livie & Luca children shoes incorporate brightly colored leathers, bold designs and whimsical modern touches that capture the playful essence of childhood. Livie & Luca’s designs are inspired by nature, folklore and the rich imagination of children. Their comfortable construction allows kids to navigate playgrounds, city streets and dirt pathways with style and ease.
Livie & Luca was formed in 2005 when three friends, all new moms, compared notes and discovered there weren’t any shoes on the market with the modern designs, flexible soles and affordable prices they craved. Deciding to create their own shoes, Livie & Luca was born, with the fitting tagline “Adorable shoes for adorable feet.”
With an independent spirit and a commitment to giving back, Livie & Luca partners with its customers and Art for Humanity to facilitate the donation of gently-worn shoes to children in Honduras. Children living in poverty are given possibly their first pair of shoes for school and protection from soil-borne infections caused by walking barefoot.
Designed to “tread lightly” on the earth, Livie & Luca incorporates eco-friendly practices wherever possible. This commitment to the environment combined with fresh designs and taking cues from children’s creativity, has created the magic that is Livie & Luca.
Not one to rest on their laurels, Livie & Luca will be debuting a women’s shoe in fall 2011, in response to women commenting they wished their children’s shoes came in their size. To learn more about Livie & Luca and view their current collection, visit www.livieandluca.com.
Every day is Earth Day for Sweet Spud! The inspiring collection of organic cotton children’s apparel will be exhibiting at Green Festivals, a celebration of sustainable products and programs held April 9-10 in San Francisco. The nation’s premier sustainability event for 10 years, Green Festivals will showcase eco-friendly businesses in their marketplace and host fun activities for kids, vegetarian cuisine sampling, and how-to workshops.
Sweet Spud was recently named one of the Top 10 Exhibitors by Green Festivals, ranking #3 from over 350 eco-friendly businesses. To participate in this two-day event, all exhibitors are screened for their commitment to environmental sustainability and social justice using Green America, www.greenamerica.org, green business standards and earn the Green America Seal of Approval.
Combining messages of love and peace from world leaders like Gandhi with enlightened graphics, Sweet Spud features super soft, certified organic cotton bodysuits, toddler tees, yoga pants, and hats for little ones. Every facet of the collection is eco-friendly, from recycled hangtags to water-based inks and eco-friendly gift packaging. From soil to shelf, Sweet Spud is true to the Earth- and easy on the wallet- pieces range from $13-$22. View the collection and learn more about Sweet Spud’s green practices at www.sweetspud.com.
Green Festivals will be held at the San Francisco Concourse Exhibition Center on Saturday and Sunday, April 9-10. Visit Sweet Spud at booth #838. For more details, visit www.greenfestivals.org.
Livie & Luca were selected by Footwear Plus magazine editors and readers as the best shoes for pre-walkers- quite an honor for the mom-run business formed in 2005.
“We’re a company that’s not afraid to take chances and it’s paid off,” said Mitzi Rivas, owner of Livie & Luca. “We’re a group of gals who design from our hearts. Even though we’re the little guys, we’re mighty.”
In addition to their baby and children’s shoes, Livie & Luca plans to launch a shoe for women- stay tuned for their debut!
To learn more about the indie brand that could, visit www.livieandluca.com.
We’re honored that three of our clients were selected as finalists for the Cribsie Awards! Hosted by top parenting sites StrollerTraffic and A-ListMom (formerly Mamaista), the annual Cribsie Awards create a secure forum for opinionated moms to elect their favorite brands and services from a curated list of best-of-the-best finalists, across six categories.
A.Bird was nominated for the category “Most Darling Dress-Up Duds”- vote here: http://cribsieawards.com/awards/fashion/
Livie & Luca shoes were chosen for the category “Best Shoes For Developing Feet”- vote here: http://www.cribsieawards.com/awards/fashion/
Nomie Baby car seat covers were nominated for the “Most Necessary Car Seat Accessory” award- vote here: http://cribsieawards.com/awards/gear/
Thank you for your votes!