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Best and the Brightest of Children's Club: Ring in the New

Even though the January Children's Club (7-9, 2007) is the smallest of the four annual shows, it doesn't mean that there were no surprises or no new lines. These are some of the accessory standouts.

 

 

BABYDISH

A collection of prepackaged all-in-one, diaper bag survival kits.

Designer: Stacie Mindich-Jordan

Sizes: Layette, Infant

Wholesale: $52

Standouts: The patented "BabyBeReady" diaper bag survival kit which is available in a choice of 10 eye catching patterns and contains "everything but the baby": a rattle/teether, bottle, pacifier and case, sun hat, travel wipes and box, onesie, bib, burp cloth, diapers, changing pad.

FYI: The company is one-year-old and is so named because it's a play on the founder and designer's maiden name (which ends in 'dich'); she likes to boast that "every celebrity mom (such as Heidi Klum and Melania Trump) has one" of the 'BabyBeReady' survival kits. They are not only functional and attractive, but very versatile since they can also be used as a make up bag or affixed onto a stroller later on.

Tel: 818-784-4244

E-Mail: info@babydish.com

www.babydish.com

 

 

AMERICAN TERRY CO.

A brand new collection of fun, bright, modern, bibs, hooded towels, cover-ups and gift sets for babies and kids.

Designers: Wing Kwok, Nancy Schmidt

Sizes: Layette, Infant, Toddler, Girls 4-6X, Girls 7-14, Boys 4-7, Boys 8-20

Wholesale: $3 - $38 and up

Standouts: The personalized gift sets like the Swim Box which includes a hooded towel, goggles, squirter fish, and custom bubbles, in a green fiberboard case; the Spa Case which includes a hooded velour cover up, nail polish, nail file, nail decals, lip gloss, spa cloth; 'Build-a Bucket' gifts sets in a choice of brightly hued soft rubber buckets. Handmade gift tags with ribbon tie are optional add ons.

FYI: While the parent company, American Terry Co. (a well established fabric supplier) has been around for 100 years, the children's division just launched and this is only their second Children's Club. Adult sizes are available in the robes and they use only the very finest quality Turkish fabrics.

Tel: 212-226-8040

E-Mail: info@americanterry.com

www.americanterryco.com

 

 

B-LOW THE BELT

A collection of high end, high quality, highly detailed children's belts which are marked by innovative designs and distinctive buckles and straps.

Designer: Carole Kotler

Sizes: 2-14

Wholesale: $20 - $45

Standouts: The wide elasticized belts with large filigree butterfly clasps; leather belts with Swarovski crystal starfish buckles; the metallic and patent leather camellia flower belt buckles.

FYI: The company began making belts for women 5 years ago and the designer just launched the children's division. Everything is made in California and only the finest materials are used (the crystals are always Swarovski).

Tel: 310-839-6690

E-Mail: ana@b-lowthebelt.com

www.b-lowthebelt.com

 

 

LOLA ET MOI

Playful, colorful, whimsical, retro inspired couture like clothing and coordinating accessories for little girls.

Designer: Rania Tohme

Sizes: 6M-12Y, Infant, Toddler, Girls 4-6X, Girls 7-14

Wholesale: $6-$35 (accessories)

Standouts: The group of colorful hand embroidered, hand made wool, cotton, and felt brooches (I love the owl), necklaces, bags, and cuffs (one has flowers, another features a cat and mouse, yet another shows an image of the Eiffel tower) made by Rania's sister Myriam Chagouri; they perfectly complement and accessorize the clothing.

FYI: The Beirut-based company is in its fourth year but this season marks its U.S. launch. They have freestanding shops in Beirut, Paris, and London and are opening their first 950-sq.-ft. flagship in Beverly Hills in March 2007.

Tel: 310-666-2922

E-Mail: sherine@lolaetmoi.com

www.lolaetmoi.com

 

 

CLASSIC CONCERT BABY

A line of onesies, baby T-shirts, baby tank tops, and socks, featuring original artwork which had been designed to promote concerts in the 60's and 70's.

Designers: Stacey Nadler, Bob Ross

Sizes: Infant, Toddler

Wholesale: $14

Standouts: The group of colorful tie dyed tanks and onesies promoting concerts of iconic names such as Fleetwood Mac, Joan Baez, and The Grateful Dead; and boast slogans like "Make Love Not War", and "Peace".

FYI: The company began making T-shirts for men and women but the kids' line is brand new this year. Only organic, 100% unbleached cotton is used and each item comes with its own gift tin and faux concert ticket. Their motto is "Keep Your Baby Rock'n with Classic Concert Baby!"

Tel: 561-881-8053

E-Mail: Stacey@tunescompany.com

www.tunescompany.com

 

 

HELLO KITTY

A brand new collection of clothing and accessories for babies and (grown ups) featuring the iconic Hello Kitty logo.

Sizes: 3M-Size 16

Wholesale: $20 - $110

Standouts: The make up cases, travel pouches; the retro/classic, oversized canvas and leather bags which feature oversized zippers, bold chains, graphic polka dots, and bold stripes.

FYI: Victoria Couture just received the Hello Kitty license from Sanrio and the line will be carried in top, trendy, high end stores and boutiques such as Kitson in Beverly Hills, Fred Segal, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom. Paris Hilton has been spotted wearing the Hello Kitty gray cashmere T-shirt which is the most popular item of clothing on the line.

Tel: 310-889-8440

E-Mail: philippechriki@mac.com

 

 

L.A.M.B. FOOTWEAR

A high end designer collection of children's athletic, street sneakers which is very much in keeping with the Gwen Stefani image.

Designer: Gwen Stefani

Sizes: Layette, Infant, Toddler, Girls 4-6X, Boys 4-7

Wholesale: $22-$31

Standouts: The gold and white leather sneakers with faux laces and ribbon trim.

FYI: The collection of leather lined in cashmere street sneakers with rubber soles launched for holiday and this is their first Children's Club. The gold and white sneakers were selected by Oprah for her "Favorite Things" and were featured in last October's issue. L.A.M.B. stands for "Love, Angel, Music, Baby".

Tel: 213-488-0090

E-Mail: tiffany@smallshopshowroom.com

www.smallshopshowroom.com

 

Originally published January 29, 2007

 

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