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The October Children's Club Spring 2008: New Lines - Part I we always like to make a point of seeking out and reporting on 'new' lines…by that I refer to those who are approximately two years and under (in this case, they are definitely NOT the 'terrible twos') in addition to those who are more established. Sometimes, I find that the former are a bit more 'under the radar' and harder to find. Interestingly and happily, I can report that much like last July's ENK Children's Club, I found that the new exhibitors at this show (October 14-16, 2007) were very much out in force and seemed to be all around. And they had a lot to say!
ELEVEN Colorful, timeless, comfortable, quality leather footwear for little girls and boys Designers: Nancy Coronado, Cause Haun Wholesale: $24 - $27 Sizes: 6 months - 3 years (9 - 1) Standouts: The graphic bi and tri colored leather athletic shoes.
FYI: This is the sister company of See Kai Run and is the brainchild of Cause Haun (who founded See Kai Run) and Nancy Coronado, who is the designer for Picaflor Apparel. Signatures are the use of top grain leather, vibrant color, rubber soles, super cushioned innersoles for extra comfort, and no ties or laces - only Velcro closures. Tel: 503-546-8878 E-mail: info@elevencollection.com
BRIATI A collection of high quality, fashionable jewelry for discerning children and teens Designer: Sylvia Heiden Wholesale: $15 - $250 Ages: Girls 4 - 6X, Girls 7 - 14, Pre-Teen Standouts: The Christening and Communion lines which are interchangeable and comprised of pearls, gold and diamonds.
FYI: The pearly baby bracelet makes the perfect gift for a newborn because it literally grows with the baby (the baby bracelet includes additional pearls which can be restrung when the baby outgrows it). Therefore, it is also a wonderful heirloom or keepsake. Ms. Heiden does not leave anybody out and has also added high end selections for godparents and grandparents who are "looking for more indulgent gifts". Tel: 917-797-4787 E-Mail: sylviaheiden@yahoo.com
BIBI & MIMI High quality shoes, onesies and socks that are uniquely gift packaged Wholesale: $8 - $12 Sizes: Layette, Infant, Toddler Standouts: The cotton, nylon, spandex socks which are available in a variety of colorful and whimsical incarnations from trompe l'oeil Mary Janes and sneaker socks, to those printed with polka dots and camouflage patterns; the "Mood Socks" which say, "Moody", "Sleepy", "Stinky"; the onesies which come packaged in boxes with sayings like "Cutie Pie", "Milk Junkie", "Chicks Dig Me", "Boob Guy"; the soft soled leather shoes emblazoned with strawberries, dinosaurs, frogs, taxis.
FYI: Their motto is, "Love Included" and their children are their biggest inspiration for their "colorful, expressive, humorous and adorable products". The packaging and presentation is particularly eye catching with much attention focused on little details. Tel: 212-665-1652 E-Mail: bibiandmiminy@yahoo.com
ZEBI BABY Fashionable accessories for babies and dogs Designer: Stacy Phillips Wholesale: $9 - $21 Sizes: Infant, Toddler, Girls 4 - 6X, Girls 7 - 14 Standouts: The printed kerchief bibs (which started it all) and the corresponding dog kerchiefs; the mom and daughter aprons; the burp cloths which come in gift packages of 3, in a reusable pale, and are available in 12 different fabrics, 8 different color combinations.
FYI: Stacy admits to always having had an entrepreneurial "spirit" (ever since the age of 6) and Zebi Baby is a convergence of her love of design, love of fabrics, love of creating "cool, unique ways of packaging special gifts", and her love of seeing a person's face light up when they see something beautiful. A portion of all sales goes toward NOOMA. Tel: 707-321-3352 E-Mail: stacy@zebibaby.com
DOLLY AND DIMPLES A creative collection of socks for newborns and babies Designers: Jenny Brandt, Julie Lazarus (the artist) Wholesale: $7 - $13 Sizes: Newborns, Babies Standouts: The socks imprinted with colorful sneakers ("Pee Wee Sports Center"); the Mary-Janes ("Tea Party"); cars ("My First Wheels"), Western themed ("Grab Your Saddle & Cowboy Boots"). They are sold individually or as gifts sets with their very own hand painted boxes.
FYI: There are six different boxes, they are hand painted all the way around, look as good inside as out, and qualify as bona fide keepsakes. Jenny and Julie are a team of designing sisters and Julie is the artist (she even hand painted the mural which decorated their booth at Children's Club); their motto is, "Bringing special moments to life". Tel: 213-624-3339 E-Mail: info@dollyanddimples.com
ONE RUBY LANE Fun, fanciful footwear for little girls ("Not your plain Mary Jane") Designer: Paula Walker, Susie Taniguchi Wholesale: $20 Sizes: 12M - 12, Infant, Toddler, Girls 4 - 6X Standouts: The soft soled lace up sneakers (organza lace ribbons) with Swarovski crystal cap toes (available in leopard, zebra, pink polka dots); the pink and lilac leather pre walkers decorated with a cat or dog and a crystal 'bling' attached; the pastel floral printed canvas t-straps decorated with multi colored sequined flowers.
FYI: The company is named for the ruby shoes worn by Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz"; the shoes are designed for that "little girl who wants to be a princess". Tel: 949-215-6105 E-Mail: info@onerubylane.com
MONI PONI A revolutionary new ponytail holder Designer: Moni Liberman Wholesale: $2.50 Standouts: The colorful plastic hair clips (which resemble a musical note) are available with 4 decorative handles - a heart, flower, spiral and ring - and in 12 fashion colors.
FYI: Mr. Liberman is a former hairdresser with celebrity A-list clients so he knows a thing or two about hair; his invention is a basic tool which can be used in a variety of ways: it not only gathers ponytails, but can be used as a scarf 'clip'. His motto is, "Don't just pony, moni poni!" Tel: 97 23 62 04 013 E-Mail: moniponico@yahoo.com
Originally published November 6, 2007
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