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ENK Children's Club Fall 2009: New Kids on the Block - Part II
Angela Frost Extensive line of leggings and coordinates. Designer: Angela Frost Wholesale: $14.95 - $21.50 Sizes: 2 - 8 Standouts: The beautifully packaged Flutter by Leggings in assorted colors and patterns (Lace Icing with Sprinkles is their best seller); the Flutter by Basics line which is comprised of a cami and a swing dress (and is the modern girls' Little Black Dress); the brand new Black Tie Flutter By which includes black sequined leggings and a black sequined tunic for those special dress up occasions.
FYI: The leggings are made of nylon/tricot; they are available in 15 different colors and 20 patterns and come beautifully packaged in a fabulous reusable box with a card placed on top (making this the ultimate last minute gift on the go!) Camryn, Ms. Frost's 8-year-old daughter, serves as her inspiration and her 'model'. Tel: 805-648-2084 E-mail: sales@frostcool.com
Baby Creationz "Haute clothes for Cool Kids" Designer: KDD (Katy Dika) Wholesale: $3 - $12 Sizes: Newborn - 3T Standouts: The T-shirts, one-pieces, bibs, sleep sets, and kimono style side buttoned cardigans available in the hipper than hip classic tattoo print on a black ground (it's also offered in a more classic white background); or the unique Asian Tattoo print (two colorations)
FYI: KDD is a top designer in New York City known for her tattoo inspired designs Tel: 800-790-5651 sales@babycreationz.com
Lil Sucka A line of Peruvian cotton T-shirts, one-pieces, and bibs printed with funny one liners. Designers: Gina Fothergill Wholesale: $10 - $13.75 Sizes: Newborn - 4T Standouts: The T-shirts (offered in both short or long sleeved versions) which are printed with amusing sayings like "Royal Heiny" and "100% Freshness Guaranteed", "Bottoms Up!" ; the one-piece and bib sets; the one-piece with attached teething ring; the clever and eye catching photo gift packaging.
FYI: "Lil Sucka" is the 'term of endearment' used by each of the three cofounders and best friends, for each other. (Gina Fothergill is the Chief Designer/Product Development Officer; Nancy Essapour is the Chief Operating Officer; Siobhan Commerford is the Chief Marketing Officer). They realized that it would make for a great name for a children's company and the rest is history. They first launched in August and this is their first Children's Club. They use only Peruvian cottons and painstakingly work to develop their unusual colors. Gold is their symbol and something in gold is emblazoned on each T-shirt. Tel: 888-545-9994 E-mail: info@lilsucka.com
Yikestwins Fun and imaginative hooded towels for children Designer: Wendy Carter Wholesale: $17.50 - $18.50 Sizes: Infant, toddler, girls 4 - 6X, boys 4 - 7 Standouts: The 'monsters', the 'superheroes'
FYI: Ms. Carter is the mother of 6 year old twins…hence the name. The company has received their share of press and was featured in Parenting Magazine and in the February issue of Family Fun; the towels measure a hefty 54X28 including hood and so they are guaranteed to be big enough to fit up to 8 years old even as the children grow. This is their first Children's Club Tel: 540-659-9695 E-mail: yikestwins@ hotmail.com
Lots to Say Baby Posh Pacifiers Designer: Erin Wilson Wholesale: $3 Sizes: Newborn, infant Standouts: The pacifiers with sayings like, "Do Not Disturb", ".calm", "Pull to sound alarm", "Whine Connoisseur
FYI: Their motto is, "Because every baby deserves a voice!"; all the sayings are available in pink, blue, green, red, and white and each comes with a plastic clear travel cap to protect the nipple; they comply with the CPSC regulations. Tel: 888-340-3627 E-mail: erin@lotstosaybaby.com
Papillon Classically timeless high quality shoes for girls and boys. Designers: Nicole Robinson and Maggie Snouk Wholesale: $23 - $50 Ages: Newborn - 12 Standouts: The crepe sole hand stitched boots; hand stitched desert boots; the Mary Janes in silver and gold metallic; the leopard printed ballerinas; the boys' brown suede loafers with side buckles and the moccasins (their best sellers).
FYI: The designers and cofounders became friends through their young children and when they realized they couldn't find what they liked for their own youngsters, they decided to fill a much needed void in the U.K. They have a shop in the Belgravia section of London (Elizabeth Hurley and Claudia Schiffer are among their loyal customers) but this is their U.S. launch and their first Children's Club. (Ms. Robinson owned the Wedding List Company and Ms. Snouk was an account director in advertising prior to starting this business). Tel: 020 7730 6690 E-mail: Nicole@papillon4children.com
Originally published April 4, 2009
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