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The January 2008 Children's Club: Established Exhibitors - Part II These are some of the established companies that stood out at Children's Club (January 6-8, 2008).
L'AMOUR Colorful, fanciful footwear for little girls Designer: Im-Link Design Team. Sizes: 2 - 4 Wholesale: $12 - $16 Standouts: The white, lilac, fuchsia patent open toe sandals decorated with a daisy, the rubber PVC thongs in bold stripes and florals, the sequined Mary Janes
FYI: L'Amour footwear is a division of the IM-Link Corp. the parent company of R&L and PluiePluie. Tel: 510-489-2681, 800-875-3389 E-Mail: mail@im-link.com
JANNUZZI Quality, edgy, fashion for babies, toddlers, & moms Designer: Rose Jannuzzi Size: Infant, toddler, girls 4 - 6X, girls 7 - 14 Wholesale: $13 - $32 Standouts: The 100% cotton burp cloths appliquéd with hearts, crowns, guitars, stars, and peace signs and are available in gift sets of 3; the receiving blankets appliquéd with stars, anchors, sailboats, skulls & crossbones (in prints ranging from camouflage to zebra and giraffe).
FYI: It all began with a rose embellished tank for adults and Ms. Jannuzzi still does custom orders for adults. Their motto is, "We have you covered from Conception through Kindergarten". Tel: 714-964-4395 E-mail: rose@jannuzziclothing.com
ELK SHOES Unique soft sole leather shoes for 0 - 4 Designer: Joan Wang Sizes: Newborn - 4 years Wholesale: $1 - $17 Standouts: The brand new line of hair accessories (ribbon clips in solid or fresh patterns like polka dots and tiny flowers), and the stretch headbands; the brand new Velcro closure athletic flexible sole shoe (in graphic tri color combinations), which is made for the outdoors.
FYI: The hair accessories were added because their customers were asking for them. Tel: 734-476-2741 E-Mail: joanw@elkkids.com
CONTEMPORARY HEADWEAR An extensive line of high quality handmade hair accessories Designer: Chrissa Lieberman Ages: Layette - Pre- teen Wholesale: $2.50 - $10 Standouts: The hefty 'jaw clips' covered with European fabrics in a variety of prints and patterns; bejeweled and flower covered head bands; the flower decorated barrettes
FYI: When Ms. Lieberman started her business, her original products were French tortoiseshell 'classics' for women. Though she has no design background, she was always creative and admits the "creative end of it is why I do it". Tel: 201-444-7945 E-Mail: chrissadarice@aol.com
KALENCOM CORP. Fun and colorful diaper bags Designer: Monica Kalozdi Wholesale: 30 - $45 Standouts: The hip and brightly patterned laminated plastics (PVC) which are eco friendly (and their best sellers); the versatile Cynthia Rowley 'evening' diaper bags (which can go easily from day to evening)
FYI: The Cynthia Rowley Collection was just launched, and at the upcoming March Show, they will introduce another "cutting edge and whimsical" line. It promises to have a unique look based on characters. Other product lines from the 35-year-old New Orleans-based company is Banana Hannah, and 'On the Go Potty", trademarked as 'Potette', which distinguishes itself as being the "one and only travel potty". Tel: 504-943-0123 E-Mail: info@kalencom.com
TERRA TRADITIONS Photo albums, memory and baby books, gift boxes, candles, and other 'soulful' products all of which are based on original old prints. Designer: Helena Honovich Wholesale: $9.50 - $60 Standouts: The butterflies and flower gilded books; the brand new Fairies group (Fairies, Flower Fairies, Fairies Blossom). And because I love nothing more than drawing comparisons between the children's and adult markets, I delighted in telling Ms. Honovich that fairy prints were at the heart of Miuccia Prada's Spring 2008 collection; the butterflies and flower gilded books.
FYI: Ms. Honovich has been in business for 12 years, and she is still inspired by the "beauty of the art". Among her artistic "heroes" are Michelangelo, Sir William Waterhouse, and Maxfield Parrish. Tel: 323-954-1404 E-Mail: webinfo@terratraditions.com
FIREHOUSE Fun, casual sportswear separates Designer: Marshall Goodman Sizes: 4 - 14 Wholesale: $7.50 - $22.50 Standouts: Hoodies boldly and colorfully emblazoned with hard-to-miss slogans like, "Love or Be Loved" (their best seller), "Live Love Laugh", "Live Love Camp"
FYI: Everything is garment dyed so that all items in the collection coordinate; the 6-year-old company is New York based, and everything is made in the U.S.A. Tel: 516-997-7500 E-Mail: daddy01230@aol.com
Originally published January 22, 2008
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