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Established Collections at the Spring 2009 ENK Children's Club (October 5-7, 2008) - Part III
TODDLER AND UP (continued) UGLY FISH Homebase: Washington, DC DESIGNER: Seema Reza Sizes: 2T to 12 years; Wholesale prices: Contact manufacturer Reza's small collection of organic goods for spring is based on "antique motifs/modern silhouettes." The shapes are fuss free and the palette mimics the colors of the shoreline near her Washington-based home.
Outstanding piece: The PVC-free laminated organic cotton trench isn't ugly at all. The ample-hooded topper will keep a little one dry and stylish and, thanks to kid-safe hidden magnetic closures, it opens and closes with a simple pull or push. Tel: 877-335-7770 E-mail: sales@uglyfishorganics.com
ZAZA COUTURE Homebase: Dallas, TX DESIGNER: Tereze Gruntmane Sizes: Girls 6 months to 12 years; Wholesale prices: $20-$34 If retailers look for lots: lots of contrasting color; lots of mixed patterns; ruffles and more ruffles, texture and appliqués, than Zaza Couture is the line. To Gruntman, less is just less.
Outstanding piece: This dress from the Mango group, has an appealingly nonchalant just-threw-it-on look with rich color and a playful appliqué that girls will love. Tel: 214-750-9918 E-mail: zazacouture@hotmail.com
BASICS CARLINO-ITALIAN COLLECTION Homebase: Brooklyn, NY DESIGNER: Barbara Gold Sizes: 2 to 18 years; Wholesale prices: $7.50 No matter how many pieces a kid piles on, what goes beneath the jumpers and jackets - like a basic tee or turtleneck - should fit well and be comfortable. Carlino's tops are on the narrow side for a flattering silhouette, are made of cotton knit with 2 percent Spandex so they don't lose their shape, and are available in 24 colors.
Outstanding pieces: Two components to perfect layering. Tel: 718-436-9684 / 888.636.9684 E-mail: Carlinosocks@aol.com
DRESS COLLECTIONS SURRI Homebase: New York, NY DESIGNER: Madhu Garg Sizes: 5 to 15 years; Wholesale prices: $15-$65 Luxurious fabrications, a fascination with unusual detail and a jewelry store's worth of gem tones define this glamorous special occasion collection.
Outstanding piece: A little sparkle goes a long way on this rich beige silk dress with its glimmering bodice. The shrug's scattering of rhinestones catch the light like tiny stars. Tel: 917-797-0490 E-mail: Info@surrinyc.com
THE COLLECTION BY SARA SARA Homebase: Los Angeles, CA DESIGNER: Amy Chang Sizes: 7 to 14; Wholesale prices: Contact manufacturer Chang taps into her inner starlet with a red carpet worthy collection of to-die-for dresses.
Outstanding piece: This pale, ombred, blue silk chiffon dress sparkles at the neckline and waist with mother of pearl detail.
Try to keep her from being the center of attention in this dusty peach and cocoa sparkler. Tel: 213-624-7311 E-mail: Wayne@sarasara.com
ZOE GIRL Homebase: New York, NY DESIGNER: Susan Mandel Sizes: 7 to 16 years; Wholesale prices: $30-$50 Zoey Girl is a new collection from Zoe Ltd. The special occasion pieces mix luxurious fabrications with cutting-edge shapes.
Outstanding pieces: The dress on the left, in the delicate ombred rose tones, reveals just enough with its one-shoulder design. The wild sister on the right, alive with a fuchsia into plum ombre, draws the eye to a gorgeous pair of legs. Tel: 212-967-2279 E-mail: sales@zoeltd.com
PLUS-SIZE GIRLS JELLYBEAN OF MIAMI Homebase: Miami, FL DESIGNER: Renee L. Forbes Sizes: 8.5 to 18.5; Wholesale prices: $22-$69 What do plus-sized girls want? Clothing as cute as the gear their skinny friends wear. Finding bigger sized pieces that fit their criteria can be problematic. Jellybean's sportswear and dresses give them hip looks, as well as luxurious fabrications and flattering cuts. Problem solved!
Outstanding piece: This raw silk-look dress brings a flattering gold tone to a pretty girls neck and shoulders. The full skirt with large pleats covers what needs a little camouflage without making the dress look dowdy. Tel: 800-870-6603 E-mail: Renee@jellybeanmiami.com
BOYS' COLLECTIONS KNUCKLEHEADS Homebase: Vancouver, WA DESIGNER: Melissa Nash Sizes: 6 months to 8 years; Wholesale prices: $10-$28 Nash is still inspired by the 1950's retro, "Honeymooners" meets Rock 'a Billy styling. Her Western shirts, great graphics and flat-front, wide-legged shorts continue to charm.
Outstanding piece: He's the boss when he wears the bright orange Western shirt over the funny tee and the pinstriped Mob shorts made of soft suiting material. Tel: 360-696-9744 E-mail: Info@knuckleheadsclothing.com
WONDERBOY Homebase: Philadelphia, PA DESIGNER: Christine Johnston Sizes: 6 months to 10 years; Wholesale prices: $2-$28 Retailers fell for Johnston's beautifully cut shirts in mod prints. Then they couldn't get enough of her great bottoms and jackets. Now she's introduced a layette line of buttery soft knits in unusual color combinations.
Outstanding pieces: A great color range to mix and match. Tel: 215-462-1177 E-mail: Info@wonderboyclothing.com
LITTLE TRAVELER Homebase: Watertown, MA DESIGNER: Shaun Budka Sizes: 12 months to 12 years; Wholesale prices: $12-$21 No need to travel further than this collection for tees and fun plaid board shorts yarn dyed in rich vegetable tones. Boys will say, "awesome" when they see the T-Rex, race cars, and animal graphics.
Outstanding piece: Color makes the man with these fun T-shirts and shorts that can be adjusted with an invisible drawstring at the waist. Tel: 617-395-7455 E-mail: Shaun@littletravelerusa.com
OKKIES Homebase: Los Angeles, CA DESIGNER: Lauren L. Hines Sizes: 4 to 7 years; Wholesale prices: $16-$31 Hines believes boys should look great while doing what boys do best: running, jumping, just being themselves. Her comfortable clothing sports unique graphics, a naturally toned color palette, and plenty of stripes.
Outstanding piece: The gorgeous boy flashes the peace sign in two great striped pieces that don't match but pair beautifully. Tel: 213-488-1986 E-mail: Lauren@okkies.net
DA LIL' GUYS (NAY ET AL, INC.) Homebase: New York, NY DESIGNER: Nay Khoubnazar Sizes: 3 months to 6 years; Wholesale prices: $14-$21 Da Lil' Guys are mixing it up big time with funky, yarn-dyes and great graphics.
Outstanding piece: The western shirt offers quite a back view: frayed edges and the coolest appliquéd and embroidered guitar. Tel: 323-780-4949 E-mail: Nayetal@nayetal.com
Originally published November 22, 2008
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