Start With Mom

A very cool new directory for all of us mom's!  The brainchild of Malvina Beker, The Start With Mom website is a new resource directory for mom's seeking solutions to healthy living for her children.  Starting with finding out you are pregnant to birthing resources, baby shower ideas, diapers, clothing, counselling and support, pregnancy fitness and health, post natal, working mom's (and dad's) and the like.  

It's a great place to go to find articles, blog opinions, editorials, companies you might want to know about and more.  A wealth of resources in one easy place - I wish this website would have existed when my kids were babies!

Check them out (and our listing) at:  Start With Mom

Happy Friday!

Aloha - Happy New Year!

I'm feeling rather nostalgic as the new year begins.  2012 was a rather challenging year personally, and frankly, I'm glad to begin the new year and get a fresh start.  But I do find myself reflecting on my childhood quite a bit.  I'm nostalgic about simpler days.  As I watch my children with Christmas break winding to an end, and taking pleasure in simple things, I think it's a good reminder to cherish the ones we love and the simple things in life. 

2013 brings exciting things for LamanBlu.  An expanded retail presence after our New York show, a new website (which we're still tweaking - so if you have feedback for us - please let us know!).  We've also signed on as the exclusive girls' licensee for Hang Ten Gold, an iconic brand that I remember wearing as a child.

The LamanBlu and the Hang Ten brands are both a state of mind.  We have very similar brand philosophies and the two meld so well.  Our customers have the same fun-loving, adventurous, active lifestyles - it's just the expression of the brand that varies.  LamanBlu is pretty, girly, twirly and Hang Ten Gold is a bit more sporty. 

To put it simply - our customers are free spirits, seekers of good times, good people and moving experiences.  They are seeking high quality brands that reflect their fun-loving lifestyle all year round.  With Hang Ten Gold and LamanBlu we are bringing them lifestyle brands that radiate a fun and free-spirited coastal attitude, no matter what their latitude (or altitude!)

LamanBlu's next collection will be for Autumn-Winter 2013 and will launch in a couple of weeks.  Our first collection for Hang Ten Gold will launch in June for Spring-Summer 2014.  We're excited to bring you both collections.

Aloha - Happy New Year's!

decked out in vintage 70's authentic Hawaiian garb

(my daughter in my dress when I was about her age :)

 

 

 

Press Release: LamanBlu and Andy and Evan to produce childrens collection for Hang Ten Gold

American Brand Holdings, owners of Hang Ten and Hang Ten Gold, announces two new multi-year licensing agreements with Andy and Evan Industries, Inc. and LamanBlu.

Andy and Evan, specializing in premium boy’s apparel, is working on Hang Ten Gold’s new boy’s collection, while LamanBlu has signed on for Hang Ten Gold’s girl’s collection.  Andy and Evan’s focus is to provide durability and functionality while maintaining a dressy-casual design aesthetic.  LamanBlu is known for their eco-friendly contemporary designs, while maintaining a lovely childhood sense.  

“We are very excited in entering into agreements with these companies,” says Paul Kim, Hang Ten Brand Manager.  “They each produce incredibly personal products that people will become emotionally attached to. They truly understand our brand and what it means to our consumers.”

“We’re incredibly enthusiastic about this deal” says Evan Hakalir, Partner & Co-Founder at Andy & Evan Industries, Inc. “This is a unique opportunity to work with a 50 a year old iconic brand and build upon the Andy & Evan vision for producing great boys lifestyle brands. We’re also very excited to be partnering with American Brand Holdings, a tried and true veteran in the industry.” 

“We’re very excited to be working on the Hang Ten Gold girls collection” says Holli Gibson, Creative Director at LamanBlu. “LamanBlu and Hang Ten share similar brand philosophies and we’re looking forward to developing great products for the Hang Ten brand as well as expanding our offering of lifestyle apparel for girls, clothing to stylishly and comfortably take them through their every day.”

About Hang Ten

In 1960, legendary surfer Duke Boyd founded Hang Ten out of necessity.  He designed the very first “board shorts” to be capable of withstanding the rigors of surfing.  The Hang Ten “two feet” logo has been iconic in the surf and beach world ever since.  Hang Ten has played a pivotal role in growing surfing from an exotic pastime to an integral part of mainstream American life.  Today, Hang Ten is recognized around the world.  Hang Ten recently launched Hang Ten Gold, an exclusive label for the more discerning Hang Ten lifestyle customer.  Privately held and owned by American Brand Holdings, Hang Ten Gold’s headquarters are in New York, NY. For more information, visit www.hangtengold.com.

Licensing Contact:
Paul Kim
paulkim@hangten.com
347-209-3449

Spring / Summer 2013 Mood Boards

Now I know we're all thinking about Christmas now, and I certainly am enjoying the sprinkling of snow today, but not too many cold days in the future you'll be thinking about spring and the beach.  Our wholesale showings for our Spring/Summer collection were great, and we're in the middle of production now.  We'll start shipping merchandise to the stores not too long after the holidays. 

We thought you'd enjoy a sneak peak at our Mood Boards for the season - think warm sunny thoughts on these cold winter days.  Enjoy!

Open publication

Log Home Living

Sort of a different post on our blog......I was recently interviewed by Alyssa Zandi about living in a log home.  It was a lot of fun - living in the mountains in a little log cabin makes me smile - I thought you might like to know more!

Holli Gibson always thought of herself as a city girl until eight years ago when her husband’s job brought her to the little community of Coal Creek Canyon in Golden, Colorado.

“I told him that if we were moving away from all our family and friends and from the city, the least he could do was to let me live in a little log cabin in the mountains,” she said. “He agreed and it’s been a grand adventure.”

You can read the entire article at:  Town & Country

Happy Monday - don't forget to stop and smell the flowers!

Spring / Summer 2013 Fashion Show

Retailer Profile: Top Notch Boutique

We'd like to take an opportunity to welcome our newest retailer for LamanBlu and give you a profile of their store.  Top Notch Boutique is a New York store in business since 2001.  They started as an accessories boutique, focusing on bows and head bands.  They design many of their hair bows in house and can even offer custom bows for a variety of occasions, including cheer, birthday, pagents, flower girls and the list goes on. 

As their business has grown, they have expanded into hats, jewelry, christening apparel, shoes and socks and designer apparel.  They have a great online store and ship across the USA.

Check out their LamanBlu selection and their other offerings at:  Top Notch Boutique Accessories

Welcome Top Notch - we are excited to be working with you!

Top Notch Boutique Accessories, Inc.

PO Box 20241 Staten Island, NY 10302

 Accessories for the Little Fashionista in Your Life!

 www.topnotchboutiqueaccessories.com

 Toll Free: 1-866-981-8114