The California Market Center (CMC) will be hosting the LA Kids Market, Thursday – Wednesday, October 10 – 16, 2013, from 9am to 6pm daily.
This edition of Market will offer a wide variety of unedited baby, kids, tween, and maternity apparel and accessories on the sixth floor, A and B Wings of the CMC, in addition to numerous resources in our Gift and Home Showcase on 12C. Furthermore, buyers will find a variety of amenities throughout the building, and hospitality throughout Market, adding to their experience at the CMC.
“We are looking forward to seeing customers that couldn’t make it to our last market, and meeting new ones,” said Sandra Martinez, partner of In Play Showroom, Suite A672. “We are also excited that some of our buyers have realized how easy and affordable it is to get to LA, so they will be taking advantage of our extended dates and partner hotel rates, which will benefit everyone.”
New kids showrooms debuting at the CMC in October are Bodega International LLC in Suite A657, and Bow & Arrow Showroom in A682. Furthermore, new lines include JoJo Maman Bebe and Sierra Julian in Suite A692, Bonnie & Clyde in A604, Beach Rays, Gingham, and Froufrou + Company in A689, Pixie Girl, Room Seven, and Oilily in A678, Apres Les Petites and Mia Belle Baby in A656, Callie N Cullen in A649, Monkey Mae and Bella Mae in A684, City Threads.
And also Mari Mekko, and Tadpole & Lily in A605, Kana, Lil Jacks, Dopper, and Mimish in A603, All The Numbers, Dreamspun, Kalliope Kids, Pink Hearts, Sado Inc, and Tuc Tuc in A682, Escargot and Kikli in A649, Ragtales, Cutey Booty, Cruz Swimwear, Social Butterfly, Right Bank Babies, and Merle and Velma in Suite A679, Jojo Maman Bebe Maternity, Spring Maternity, Rockin’ Baby Slings, Maaman, Baltic Amber Teethers, Kickee Pants Maternity, Leota Maternity, and Blanqi in A639, Dimity Bourke, and Coney Island Baby in A670, and Tartine Et Chocola in A675.
Boasting the largest showcase of contemporary and European kids collections in one place, a sampling of other noteworthy lines buyers can expect to find at LA Kids Market include: 7 for All Mankind, Appaman, Baby Dior, Biscotti, Catimini, Desigual, Ella Moss Girl, IKKS, Jean Bourget, John Galliano Kids, Junior Gaultier, La Miniatura by Jeffrey Sebelia, Laundry by Shelly Segal, Little Paul & Joe, Native Shoes, Nicole Miller, Paul Smith Kids, Petit Bateau, Splendid Littles, Tea Collection, Trumpette, Young Versace, and hundreds more, available year round only at the CMC.
Buyers, and industry guests are invited to enjoy a variety of perks throughout Market, including a complimentary continental breakfast on the show floor each morning, free lunch vouchers and hospitality, giveaways, parking validations with any order placed in a CMC showroom, and much more. There will also be a press area for all media outlets to take advantage of in the Buyers Lounge, featuring free wireless Internet, printer, fax machine, and a comfortable place to take a break.
LA Kids Market is scheduled to begin Thursday, October 10, 2013, and runs through Wednesday, October 16, 2013.