Fashion buying runs a couple of seasons ahead, so last month I went “To Market” at the Kids on 6 event in San Francisco to shop for Fall 2012. Yes, it's odd to be thinking about autumn clothing when we are just heading into spring weather! We head up 4-6 times a year to see all the new items from the designers and lines that Kool Kids carries. It can be pretty overwhelming sometimes, but I love to see the latest apparel and gear. I think the best part is seeing the reps that I talk to all year long over the phone. We catch up in person, like a little family reunion! This year I spent a day and a half buying for Fall.
Market is set up so that buyers and shop owners make appointments, going from rep to rep, placing orders for the upcoming season. My favorite designers that I bought this time were Eliane et Lena and Omega. I was also happy to see that Deux par Deux had some really cute stuff in boys! The trends I noticed for Fall were lots of gray and black with pops of color. Bari Lynn had some adorable hair bows, so you can look forward to those in a few months!
