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Oh, Grow Up! Lines Mature and the Market's Better for It - Part II
INFANT AND UP (continued) ZUTANO Homebase: Cabot, VT DESIGNER: Uli Belenky Sizes: Preemie to 4T; Wholesale prices: $4.50-$20 Being the great colorist that she is, Belenky ties a boys' and a girls' collection together with a palette of rich, unusual shades. Her prints are always magical.
Outstanding pieces: Teal, sky and purple-tinged brick form an arresting trio in both lines. Tel: 802-563-2961 / 800-827-5139 E-mail: info@zutano.com
WATI DESIGN Homebase: Palo Alto, CA DESIGNER: Wati Grossman Sizes: 2 to 12 years; Wholesale prices: $17-$44 Grossman channeled her inner folk singer with a ruffled, embroidered, Joni Mitchell-style collection. For color she dipped into a jewel box of sapphires, amethyst, rubies and emeralds.
Outstanding pieces: The velvet coat looks like a plum tart in a French patisserie. Yum! Tel: 650-224-7478 E-mail: wati@watidesign.com
RABBIT MOON Homebase: Richmond, CA DESIGNER: Rolando Landeros Sizes: Girls and boys NB to 4 years; Wholesale prices: $5.50-$29 You can't beat Rabbit Moon for large groups of well priced, pattern driven separates in fashion forward yet offbeat colorations.
Outstanding piece: That sweater offers a great shape, lovely colors and fun details like the mini pom-poms. Tel: 510-222-5843 E-mail: rabbitmoon@rabbitmoon-usa.com
RIGHT BANK BABIES Homebase: Los Angeles, CA DESIGNERS: Ellen Uzarowicz, Olivia Kazanjian and Jeanne Murray Sizes: Girls and boys NB to 6X; Wholesale prices: $12.75-$55 This is a collection for retailers who adore colorful vintage and vintage styled wear. Many of the items are reversible too, so there's bang for the buck.
Outstanding piece: The Ruffle Dress with its subdued colors, delicate styling and silky fabrics, reminds me of glamorous, old time lingerie. Paired with matching ruffled bloomers (as shown) it's a special outfit that mom will treasure forever. Tel: 323-936-7296 E-mail: sales@rightbankbabies.com
TODDLER AND UP DANICA AND DYLAN Homebase: New York, NY DESIGNER: Brian Riley Sizes: 2 to 12 years; Wholesale prices: $17-$28.50 Riley didn't play it safe this season. He jumped into multi-tiered shapes, big patterns and vibrant colors - not that that's a bad thing.
Outstanding pieces: Totally laid-back, totally fun, this outfit works for any casual occasion. Tel: 908-251-4170 E-mail: customerservice@danicaanddylan.com
ENCHANTED ENFANT COUTURE Homebase: Fallsington, PA DESIGNER: Michele Brule Sizes: 2T to 6 years; Wholesale prices: $27-$199 As always, I'm enchanted by Brule's designs. She references fairy tales but instead of her wares being overblown and costume-like, they're elegant. Even with the amount of detail she uses, her pieces are never fussy.
Outstanding piece: This Thirties inspired silk velvet coat glows with a lavender cast in some lights and a deep blue hue in others. The side-buttons, the generous cuffs and the beautiful drape of the back add up to a stunning piece. Tel: 800-738-7418 E-mail: Michelebrule@enchantedenfant.com
Originally published April 17, 2008
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