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Cool Is a State of Mind: Traditional Collections for Fall 2008 - Part III
LITTLE THREADS & FANCY THREADS Homebase: Boca Raton, FL DESIGNER: Maria Elena Marcus Sizes: NB to 12 years; Wholesale prices: $28-$300 Marcus is a purist and proud of it. Her clothing is all about tradition: think smocking, round collars, full skirts, and one- pieces with embroidered bodices for boys.
Outstanding piece: The smocked, flowered jumper and classic white blouse is a look that will never date. Tel: 561-393-7005 E-mail: littlethreads@gmail.com
PEARS & BEARS Homebase: Nashville, TN DESIGNER: Kayce Hughes Sizes: Girls 4 to 14, boys 4 to 7; Wholesale prices: $13-$58 Hyannis Port meets Soho. Independent versus Conservative. Interesting contradictions come to mind when I peruse Hughes' updated take on the classics.
Outstanding piece: This thin-wale, rich red corduroy dress blends traditional ruffles and full-skirted styling with vivid color. It's one piece every girl should have in her closet. Tel: 615-298-1130 E-mail: holly@pearsandbears.com
PETIT PATAPON Homebase: New York, NY DESIGNER: Noelle Tutenuit Sizes: Girls preemie to 10 years, boys preemie to 7 years; Wholesale prices: $10-$100 Depending on the shoes and accessories, this collection can be seen as modern or classic. Whatever direction you take it, the colors, prints and mix of materials are eye catching.
Outstanding pieces: Two fresh takes on plaid: As a kilt in a rosy cocoa and pink plaid worn over a tulle petticoat, or as an argyle knit to be mixed with plaid and khakis. Tel: 212-737-4431 E-mail: lberke@petitpetapon.com
TUTTO PICCOLO Homebase: Alcoy, Spain DESIGNER: Tutto Piccolo design team Sizes: Girls layette to 14, boys layette to 7; Wholesale prices: $10-$100 Tutto Piccolo's designs are traditional, yet playful touches and unusual color combinations keep the pieces from looking stuffy.
Outstanding piece: There's a touch of formality to the striped wool sweater and gray wool pants that gives the outfit versatility. The button detail on the pants is adorable too. North American Importer Tel: 877-426-7240 / 514-381-9039 E-mail: coraimports@qc.aibn.com
BOYS HATCH Homebase: South Hampton, NY DESIGNERS: Allison Parlante and Cristina Peffer Sizes: Infant to 12 years; Wholesale prices: $17-$118 Hip leather pants and chic cotton twill motor cycle jackets blend with traditional tweeds and oxford shirts in this English-school-boy-meets-Mick Jagger collection. Innovative designs like the button-down with one-piece snaps at the crotch keep infants looking pulled together.
Outstanding piece: Never thought you'd see leaf green in anything but the most traditional collection? The color is hot for fall, and the classic sweater just makes the butter soft leather pants that much hipper. Yoka Showroom Tel: 212-594-7714 E-mail: caroline@yokashowroom.com
Originally published April 14, 2008
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