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Children's Club Spring 2006: New Exhibitors and Lines
KRAWLERS Accessories, blankets/quilts, coordinates, infant wear, knitwear that emphasizes comfort and protection for those at the critical crawling stage. Sizes: Newborn (3-6, 6-9); Infant (12, 24, 18) Wholesale Prices: contact manufacturer Designer: Ranee Kamens Standouts: The bright, hip coordinated knitwear pieces (the basic body suit, T-shirts, sweatshirts, and one-pieces) that are perfect for layering and coordinate with the new basic pant, which features a patented neoprene knee pad. (Talk about mixing form and function!)
FYI: The patented Krawlers neoprene knee pad is designed to prevent soreness and protect babies' knees while at the critical crawling stage. Emphasis is on comfort and protection (and of course, looking adorable). Only the softest natural fabrics (like 100% cotton interlock jersey) are used and there are no complicated or uncomfortable buttons, only snaps, hence their motto: "The Krawlers line makes dressing baby a snap, literally." 95 Worth Street, Suite 15E New York, N.Y., 10013 Tel: 866-572-9537 E-Mail: medina@krawlers.com
JACK & TEDDY A new division of Malley & Co. comprised of coordinated infant wear made for brothers. Designers: Malley Gaulding, Theresa Helms Sizes: 3 months - 4T Wholesale Prices: $12 - $39 Standouts: The classic sailboat printed pieces for little brothers and the coordinated dress made for their little sister (talk about 'All in the Family'!)
FYI: Malley & Co., which first began with special occasion clothes, now has four different divisions and the designers always keep in mind their customers. They feel strongly that "people want classics" (as in shapes, colors, silhouettes) and this is the unifying element throughout their collections. 2805 National Drive Garland, Texas 75041 Tel: 972-840-6433 E-Mail: malley@malleyandco.com
MELI MELI A unique children's clothing line for little girls marked by its whimsical and decidedly vintage approach to fabrics and silhouettes. Designer: Renee Kollias Sizes: 2-12, Girls 4-6X, Girls 7-14 Wholesale Prices: $18 - $50 Standouts: The "girlfriend" dress that was inspired by a 1930's beach cover-up which boasts a double layer of ruffles at the neck and hem; the 1930's inspired silk charmeuse bolero jacket worn over a 50's inspired "can-can" dress; and the ruched panel skirt and ruffled sleeve tee.
FYI: Meli Meli actually means, "honey honey" in Greek (Ms. Kollias's husband is Greek), and among the company's mottos are, "It's beauty that captures your attention; personality which captures your heart" and "Happy clothing for sweet kids." 1619 Escobita Avenue Palo Alto, California 94306 Tel: 650-326-2252 E-Mail: renee@melimeli.com
PIXEL A gift-focused infant collection comprised of accessories, blankets/quilts, coordinates, and gift sets that emphasize modern, "essential" pieces, quirky images, and distinct color. Designer: Shannon Svensrud Sizes: Infant, Layette (0-3 month, 3-6, 6-12, 12-18) Standouts: The infant-gift sets: Pixel Pak ($19.50 wholesale) which is comprised of one distinctly colored beanie, one shirt and one pant in a ready-to-go gift pack, and the coordinating Swaddle Me Wrap ($14 wholesale): a 32" square knit blanket that is meant to keep baby feeling "safe and warm." . FYI: The collection's designs are geared for modern parents and strive to facilitate things for them (and baby) in the baby's first year, through touches of whimsy and a sense of humor. Customers can personalize by choosing one image from the "Pixel Image Gallery" to place on any of the available solid tees, all of the items are available year round and the company's motto is, "Pixel…a piece of everyday life". 599 Third Street, Suite 301 San Francisco, California 94107 Tel: 415-543-1714 E-Mail: info@kidswearthis.com
V.I.P. BABY Toys, Gifts, Gift Sets, Towel Sets, Bib and Burp Sets, Blanket Sets, and Receiving Sets for newborn, infants, and babies with a spa-like emphasis on not only feeling good, but smelling good Wholesale Prices: contact manufacturer Designers: Barbara Frerichs, Heather Parisi Standouts: The lavishly embroidered, crested, and packaged VIP Baby Gift Items like the cap and blanket, luxurious, and thick white 100% cotton terry hooded robe; and the deliciously scented V.I.P. Baby Plush Toys like the Vanilla Bean Blanket, Pillow Sham and Sachet Set, Lavender Dreams Newborn Set, and the Mandarin Bliss Play Cube.
FYI: V.I.P. stands for 'Very Important and Precious' (who could resist a name like that?), but it also stands for, "very into playtime," another one of their mottos. Aromatherapy is their guiding inspiration, the founders believing strongly that it not only promotes feelings of balance and well being for grown ups, but that newborns, babies, and children also benefit from and enjoy wonderful scents (of course, they see to it that their products are gentle enough for "tiny, tender noses"). 400 East 71st street, Suite 20 E New York, N.Y. 10021 Tel: 212-439-7733 E-Mail: bfrerichs@vipbaby.com
PETIT POIS BY SNOPEA SnoPea, Inc. has just launched the PetitPois Collection of 5-piece infant bedding sets by SnoPea Wholesale: $225 for each set Designer: Carolyn Hsu Standouts: The primary colored yellow, green, red, and blue Jungle Snuggle Set which includes a couple of giraffes, elephants, and birds. As Hsu sees it, "A kiss from a giraffe, a tuck from an elephant's trunk, and baby's asleep". (Ah- wouldn't it be wonderful if it were so easy?)
FYI: In addition to Jungle Snuggle, there is Sea of Dreams, Poodle Canoodle, and Sleepy Meadow, and each set includes a fitted sheet, comforter, bumper, dust ruffle, and a nursery bag with a stuffed toy, each packaged in a lightweight, clear, and convenient carrying case. (Talk about 'Bed, Bath, and Beyond'!) 240 West 35th Street, Suite 507 New York, N.Y. 10001 Tel: 212-594-0295 E-Mail: snopea@attglobal.net
BDH (BRIN D'HERBE) Classic, preppy, sporty, and modern outerwear for girls and boys Sizes: Boys (2-6), Girls (2-16) Wholesale Prices: $60 - $70 Standouts: The universal appeal of well made, classic, clean lined outerwear is not lost on the young….Pint sized interpretations of grown up perennial favorites like the little girl's khaki trench pink blazer, and pink jacket, as well as the little boy's navy zip front parka, all of which would be the perfect accompaniment for crisp white jeans, shorts (or anything else for that matter).
FYI: The literal translation of Brin D'herbe from French to English is, "blade of grass." 131 West 33rd Street, Suite 319 New York, NY 10001 Tel: 212-967-6563; 917-601-2060 E-Mail: chacheuro@aol.com
BABY SARA Hannah Banana and Sara Sara's brand new baby sister - colorful, funky, trendy clothes with lots of attitude, sized for newborns and infant girls. Wholesale: The line is priced from about $20 to $30 Designer: Amy Chang Standouts: The pink printed mesh T-shirt with sequined lace shown with a faded jean skirt; the white floral screen printed T-shirt worn with a stone washed denim, stone embroidered, pleated bottom skirt; the tie dye, nail head studded T-shirt dress with lace trim.
FYI: Ms. Chang loves to work with fabrics that, while not vintage, are "made to look old." She also admitted that the 'birth' of Baby Sara is one of the smartest business moves she's made, because the line has been so well received and it really fills a void. Hannah Banana is all about funky, playful, sportswear, Sara Sara is "higher end", and Baby Sara is "a little of both." All three divisions are detail oriented and unabashedly "never classic." 737 Crocker Street Los Angeles, California, 90021 Tel: 213-624-7343 E-Mail: wayne@sarasara.com
SOGNO ALLEGRO This brand new division of the Brazilian company, Mercatore, specializes in 100% cotton Brazilian printed loungewear for infants and toddlers. Designer: Maria Fernandes Standouts: The teddy bear printed cotton separates; burp cloths, bibs ($7 wholesale), tiny cloths to clean baby, towels ($25 wholesale), and changing towels, which are all fashioned from high quality, soft cotton terry.
FYI: 'Sogno Allegro' means 'happy dreams' in Italian. 118 Via Castillo Jupiter, Florida 33458 Tel: 561-746-9780 E-Mail: tatianastanek@bellsouth.net
LUIS ANTONIO KIDS Unabashedly 'trendy' yet timeless skirts and tops for little boys and girls crafted from imported fabrics, with many items featuring Swarovski crystals Sizes: 2 - 14 Wholesale Prices: Mostly in the $25 - $35 range Designer: Luis Antonio Standouts: The tie dyed layered T-shirts; the tie dye and tulle skirt; the white cotton T-shirt trimmed with Swarovski crystals; and the romantic white eyelet skirt.
FYI: This is their first season, their first collection, and first Children's Club Show, and everything is made in Miami. 823 Avenue San Patricio San Juan, Puerto Rico 00921 Tel: 787-774-3586 E-Mail: lainc05@yahoo.com
THE DUET A new division of Susan Flynn Barksdale Couture, an established company which specializes in Christening and Communion Wear, Flower Girl, Special Occasionwear for newborns up to size 16. Sizes: Everything is available in sizes small (0-3 months), medium (6 months), and large (12 months). Wholesale: $175 Designer: Susan Flynn Barksdale Standouts: The custom made versatile silk shantung gown (available with or without contrasting pink ribbon trim) that converts from a 36-inch gown for ceremony to a short dress or romper for the reception (talk about getting two for the price of one!)
FYI: The fabrics and attention to detail are couture like and noteworthy (when tulle is used to create volume, it is three layers of tulle that is guaranteed not to scratch against the skin and won't get caught on baby's tights). 19 Columbus Avenue Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048 Tel: 508-337-2983 E-Mail: mkf@sfbdesigns.com
WONDERBOY Accessories, boys dress shirts and jackets, gift items, tops/T-shirts Size: Infant, Toddler (2T, 3T, 4T), Boys 4 - 7 Wholesale Prices: belts - $16, shirts - $23-$27, jackets - $42 Designer: Christine Johnston Standouts: This well edited line certainly has a point of view and is tightly focused. I especially love the crisp cotton shirts (either short or long sleeved) which feature grosgrain trim on the collar, a placket front, and a surprisingly sophisticated and appealing color palette, all available in a wide range of prints and patterns. Ditto the crisp yet light weight zip front cotton twill jacket with zippered cuffs. The attention to detail throughout is outstanding.
FYI: The spring collection, with its unapologetically Puerto Rican flavor, is dubbed, 'Mucho Gusto' with some of the shirts named 'Old San Juan', 'Jibaro', 'Condado Beach', and 'Gringo' - but at the same time, everything is imbued with a crisp, fresh preppy feeling and the collection is made here in the USA. 251 Queen Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19147 Tel: 215-462-1177 E-Mail: info@wonderboyclothing.com
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