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Spring/Summer 2010 Newcomers: Bubbling Up - Part III

 

 

PLUTO TEES

Homebase: Chicago, IL

DESIGNER: Ellen Oxhorn

Sizes: 3 months to 8 years; Wholesale prices: $12-$14

There's a touch of nostalgia to the graphics Oxhorn employs for her soft cotton tees. Smiley faces, peace symbols, and Jimmi Hendrix look relevant as the Woodstock festival celebrates its 40th birthday.

Outstanding piece: Someone could look at the Smiley Peace Sign T-shirt and see computer icons. For me it's Volkswagen bus, Landlubbers and patchouli oil.

Tel: 773-529-6102

E-mail: Info@plutotees.com

www.plutotees.com

 

 

SHIRIN KIDS (O)

Homebase: Roslyn, NY

DESIGNER: Shirin Roubeni

Sizes: 6 months to 6 years; Wholesale prices: $8-$20

Here's a mostly organic T-shirt and separates collection with something new to offer. Roubeni works a sophisticated palette of rich cocoa, pale gray with pops of fuchsia and lime into nature themes. The graphics the artist creates and hand-screens using water-based inks, combine floral motifs with fantasy and there's an added bonus: the tee's have a rich tactile quality thanks to a heat set pigment that creates a soft puffed effect on the garments' surfaces.

Outstanding piece: Two versions of the pussy willow draw the eye to this arresting top and short set.

Tel: 516-641-0210

E-mail: Info@shirinkids.com

www.shirinkids.com

 

 

HOME DÉCOR:

ACME WORLD ZOO

Homebase: Brooklyn, NY

DESIGNER: Peter F. Pracilio and the Acme World Zoo design team

Size: 9" X 9" stands 1 1/2 " inches off of wall; Wholesale prices: $60-$100

Think of the Kutelight as fluorescent wall sculpture or the coolest night light ever created. The powder-coated light boxes in practical white or three candy colors cast a bright aura around an adorable animal shape. Great singly, even better in groups, the Kutelight is a must have in any nursery or child's room. Made of recycled metal and lit with a fluorescent bulb, it's earth friendly too.

Outstanding piece: I love them all.

Tel: 718-302-ACME

E-mail: :Info@acmeworldzoo.com

www.acmeworldzoo.com

 

 

BEDDING:

HONEYAMI (O)

Homebase: New York, NY

DESIGNER: Vanessa Bartko Huynh

Sizes: Crib and Twin; Wholesale prices: $19-$160 for a twin quilt set

There's nothing flashy about Huynh's organic bedding. Available in pale tones of sky blue or petal pink, the sheets, quilts and pillows are subtly colored and appliquéd with delicate animal or insect motifs.

Outstanding piece: No flashy patterns or bright colors to stimulate the baby, just cool tones and a wise owl to keep watch. Can Honeyami's serene bedding lull an infant to sleep?

Tel: 917-453-8097

E-mail: Vbartko@honeyami.com

www.honeyami.com

 

 

SANOOK

Homebase: San Francisco, CA

DESIGNER: Julie Freimuth

Sizes: Crib; Wholesale prices: Pillow $49, Four-piece bedding set $154

Freimuth's textiles have been awarded two annual design awards from Cotton Incorporated. Freimuth launched Sanook (a Thai word for fun) with a line of vividly colored bedding and pillows. Her original patterns range from sweet vintage inspired designs to funkier motifs.

Outstanding pieces: Both the rose toned selection and the blue group offer plenty of cheerful patterns to mix and match.

Tel: 415-425-4797

E-mail: Juliefreimuth@gmail.com

www.sanookids.com

 

CRIBS:

MAWOK

Homebase: Sweden

DESIGNER: Monica Landberg

One size; Wholesale prices: $140 for five-piece system

Mawok is the Inuit word for "dream." The hammock, which comes with special wall and mobile door mounts, is fashioned with a spring system that bounces gently promoting vertical rocking. "Vertical rocking," claims Landberg, "quickly sends babies to sleep."

Tel: +46704964569

E-mail: Anders.l@sovgunga.se

www.mawok.se

 

 

DIAPERS:

APPLECHEEKS REUSABLE DIAPERS (O, Organic inserts)

Homebase: Montreal, Canada

DESIGNER: Ilana Grostern, Amy Appleton Venu

Available in two sizes that fit from 7 to 40 pounds; Wholesale prices: Contact manufacturer

Applecheeks are a far cry from the hot, soggy plastic diaper covers we wore. The machine washable diaper is made with an outer layer of Polyurethane laminated Polyester (PUL) and lined with soft, breathable micro fleece. The pants, available in several colors, are made to hold hemp or bamboo inserts. The outer pant has several snaps to ensure a snug, comfortable fit.

Tel: 514-268-5880

E-mail: Info@applecheeks.com

www.applecheeks.com

 

 

IMMEDIATES:

KINA (NUI ORGANICS) (0)

Homebase: Austin, TX

DESIGNER: Amanda Searancke

Sizes: Apparel: NB to 24 months, Footwear: NB to 4 years; Wholesale prices: Booties $18-$24, apparel $90-$105

Maybe you were a tad too cautious with your fall orders. Don't despair. Kina has stock on luxurious booties, jackets and sweaters.

Outstanding piece: The butter soft New Zealand lambskin booties with breathable, curly wool linings come in seven colors and make ideal gifts.

Tel: 888-823-6480 / 512-415-2286

E-mail: Info@kinacollection.com

www.kinacollection.com

 

 

Originally published August 15, 2009

 

 

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