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Children's Club Spring 2008: Glamour Girls and Swanky Dudes Surface in Established Collections - Part III
DRESSES COWGIRLS HE HA/BUBBLES LA RUE Homebase: Purchase, NY DESIGNER: Ellen Greenspan Sizes: 12 months to 14 years; Wholesale prices: $30-$48 Theme: Special dresses for all occasions Keeping the shapes clean and limiting the detail allows novelty fabrications to shine.
Favorites: Any chanteuse would adore this leg baring, elegant black trapeze dress with the flirty polka dot neckline. Tel: 914-694-4486 E-mail: sales@cowgirlsheha.com
MELI MELI Homebase: Palo Alto, CA DESIGNER: Renee Kollias Sizes: 2T to 14 years; Wholesale prices: $12-$107 Theme: Dresses ready for the spotlight For spring, Kollias tapped into her inner diva for dresses that get the pulse pounding.
Favorites: Picture this: A single spotlight in the center of a dark stage. Suddenly, there's Liza, one arm pointing to the rafters, her long legs peeking out of this fluttery blue number, and then, "New York, New York"! Tel: 650-326-2252 E-mail: renee@melimeli.com
US ANGELS Homebase: Los Angeles, CA DESIGNERS: Norma Sawdy and Miriam Jacob Sizes: 12 months to 6X; Wholesale prices: $38-$88 Theme: "Youthful simplicity with classic styling and unique details." Jacob and Sawdy's filmy, special occasion dresses have been a part of girls' special moments since 1998.
Favorites: The gorgeous silk shantung dress enhanced with a creamy Alencon Lace overlay comes in a range of dusty pastels. The rich materials and gleaming, opalescent colors shimmer like the inside of a seashell. Tel: 213-624-4477 E-mail: info@usangels.com
VICTORIA KIDS Homebase: Miami, FL DESIGNER: Marina Gunther Sizes: NB to 4 years; Wholesale prices: Contact manufacturer Theme: Fine handwork and traditional shape Gunther has worked the knit top over the full skirt for years. The shape never loses its appeal though, thanks to the fine fabrics, hand embroidery and other specialty touches that go into each piece.
Favorites: This little dress employs a touch of glimmer to the knit bodice while gold raw silk adds rich texture to the full skirt. It's an ideal way to incorporate metallic without a lot of glitz. Tel: 305-254-8407 E-mail: Vktrading@victoriakids.com
TINA NEUMANN Homebase: Bogota, Columbia DESIGNER: Tina Neumann Sizes: 2 to 16 years; Wholesale prices: $40-$90 Theme: Dresses for starlit evenings A-list colorist Neumann turns her eye toward dresses and the result is a group of ethereal pieces straight from the heavens.
Favorites: This lilac silk chiffon mixes disco diva details with a Gatsby-era shape. The flattering hue is complemented by the jewel-sprinkled sheer shrug. Stunning!
Neumann works sequins, pleats and rosettes atop this sage beauty. The neutral color palette keeps the details from going overboard. E-mail: Bogota@tinaneumann.com
SWIMWEAR SUBMARINE Homebase: North Miami Beach, FL DESIGNER: Deborah Soriano Sizes: 2 to 16 years; Wholesale prices: $11-$59 Theme: Pattern friendly swimwear Bold prints and strong details define Submarine's Summer 2008 swimwear and cover-ups.
Favorites: There's one word for the combination of metallic knit and sailor styling: Inspired. Ditto for the sequined top cover-up.
You could throw this sexy black number over a bathing suit, but its glamorous cut and ribbons of sequins make it an ideal choice for a party as well. Tel: 305-931-4196 E-mail: submarineswim@aol.com
M.N. BIRD CO. Homebase: New York, NY DESIGNERS: Mary and Elizabeth Naples Sizes: 12 months to 14 years; Wholesale prices: $15-$26 Theme: Swimwear that celebrates a child's innocence Instead of crafting swimwear that makes children look like provocative mini-adults, the designers select playful patterns and cut their shapes to offer some coverage.
Favorites: This pink and white eyelet sundress does a great job as a cover-up and partner to the pretty floral one-piece (back view). Tel: 877-782-0384 E-mail: info@mnbird.com
DELFINA KIDS Homebase: Italy DESIGNER: Delfina Sizes: 12 months to 12 years; Wholesale prices: $22-$68 Theme: Days on the Amalfi Coast With their glimmering silver motifs, the collection possesses a touch of exotica.
Favorites: This airy sundress is meant for days on the beach but it's special enough to wear for any casual occasion. Irina Korkhin Sales Tel: 212 391-7062 E-mail: irina@iksny.com
Originally published November 14, 2007
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