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Children's Club: Established Collections Gear Up for Fall 2008 - Part III

 

TODDLER AND UP:

HEIR

Homebase: Los Angeles, CA

DESIGNER: Zna Houston

Sizes: Girls Infant to 14 years, Boys infant to 20; Wholesale prices: $27-$30

Lots of prints, lots of tulle and now, sophisticated knitwear.

Outstanding pieces: Houston works two popular trends: the three-button silhouette and metallic yarns in this soft, elegant sweater.

Tel: 213-749-HEIR

E-mail: info@heirapparel.com

www.heirapparel.com

 

 

DINO E LUCIA

Homebase: Paris, France

DESIGNER: Sieglinde de Plas

Sizes: Girls and boys 4 to 16 years; Wholesale prices: $35-$225

De Plas' collection is pure couture: real silk and leather, and feminine glamour tempered by hard-edged pieces. Very Boho chic.

Outstanding pieces: de Plas works with several shades of gray to add texture. Here, the butter-soft motorcycle jacket dresses down a sweet silk dress.

You can't miss a girl in this dazzling sequined shift. Tone down the volume with the motorcyle jacket or any of the designer's classic wool coats.

C & C Childrenswear

Tel: 212-564-3031

E-mail:cakewalk@cc-childrenwear.com

www.cc-childrenwear.com

www.dinoelucia.fr

 

 

CHILDREN:

INFINITEE

Homebase: New York, NY

DESIGNERS: Adam (father) and Sam (son) Scherr

Sizes: Girls 4 to 14, Boys 4 to 20; Wholesale prices: $16-$22

The Scherrs take classic preppie colors and shapes and give them a subversive twist. The T-shirts, in shades such as lime green, sport images of hipsters like Frank Sinatra; where the cords would feature embroidered turtles or maybe anchors, there are guitars, cars and a figure striking Travolta's famous "Stayin' Alive" stance.

Outstanding pieces: Every season the Scherrs select a few letters for their tees and find coordinating music or movie stars to showcase - here it's F for Frank Sinatra. The Rat Pack would approve of the lean, guitar embellished trousers. Very cool.

Tel: 212-905-3186

E-mail: adam@infiniteeny.com

www.infiniteeny.com

 

 

BOYS:

JACKSON CLAY

Homebase: Agoura Hills, CA

DESIGNER: Paula Speert and Paige Apar

Sizes: 12 to 24 months (new sizes) up to 8 years; Wholesale prices: $12-$28

Retailers, if you haven't made a New Year's resolution yet, here's one not to ignore. Stop sourcing the same old same old; it's time to take a chance on something new. Each season Speert and Apar add funky graphics, colors and materials to their hip, stylish, casual boys' collection - and the prices are great. What do you have to lose?

Outstanding pieces: With the weathered Jackie Chan print on the front, the contrasting bands of color and interesting stitching, this is no ordinary T-shirt.

Tel: 818-735-0104

E-mail: pcspeert@aol.com

www.jacksonclay.com

 

 

DENIM:

PINC PREMIUM

Homebase: New York, NY

DESIGNER: The Pinc Premium design team

Sizes: Girls Infant to 32 (teen), Boys Infant to 7; Wholesale prices: $18-$32

Buying a pair of jeans is all about one thing: the fit. No one, not even a straight-hipped little kid, is going to wear denims that aren't flattering. Details like stitching and cute pockets factor in too. John and Shelley Blye's Pinc Premium collection is all about making children look good.

Outstanding pieces: An example of Pinc style.

Tel: 212.391.2535 ext 308

E-mail: john@pincpremium.com

www.pincpremium.com

 

 

OUTERWEAR:

CORKY & COMPANY

Homebase: Fall River, MA

DESIGNERS: Kim Macomber and Jennier Lyons

Sizes: Girls Layette to 16, Boys 4 to 8; Wholesale prices: $30-$47

Novelty fabrications and girlish embellishments keep this company on retailers' radar.

Outstanding pieces: The timeless color combination and pattern add up to a fashion forward coat.

Pretty details like the rhinestone-touched flower on the sleeve and collar make this lightweight coat a special piece.

Tel: 508-676-3207

E-mail: ellie@corkyandcompany.com

www.corkyandcompany.com

 

 

SPECIAL OCCASION:

ISABEL GARRETON

Homebase: San Pedro, CA

DESIGNER: Isabel Garreton

Sizes: Layette to 14; Wholesale prices: Contact manufacturer

Reversible fabrics, interesting linings and unusual trims kept me glued to Garreton's booth.

Outstanding pieces: At first glance, this ultra-soft herringbone wool dress looks like a classic. Take a second look and you'll notice funky detail like that playful popcorn trim at the neckline and cuffs and a special Isabel Garreton touch: the inner hem is edged in "minky" for buoyancy and a soft touch all day.

Tel: 310-833-7768

E-mail: iginc@isabelgarreton.com

www.isabelgarreton.com

 

 

MISS ME GIRLS

Homebase: Los Angeles, CA

DESIGNER: Jay Lim

Sizes: 7 to 14; Wholesale prices: $30-$38

This small line of specialty dresses exudes funky/chic LA glamour.

Outstanding pieces: I love the way the silver beading at the neckline takes the dress from beachwear to cocktails (make that Shirley Temples).

Tel: 323-235-7373

E-mail: tomjeon@missme.com

www.missmeusa.com

 

 

PIF BY AYMERICH

Homebase: New York, NY

DESIGNER: Margarita Nolan

Sizes: 4 to 16; Wholesale prices: $24-$111

Nolan loves silk: silk organza, silk chiffon and silk charmeuse. She drapes the material gracefully and sources trims that make each piece look one-of-a-kind.

Outstanding pieces: This dress with its look-at-me sparkle and flattering pink cast is for a girl who likes the spotlight.

Tel: 212-274-8515

E-mail: margaritanolan@msn.com, aymerichllc@msn.com

 

Originally published January 25, 2008

 

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