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August 2009 Children's Club: Established Exhibitors - Part III
Dante Beatrix Fun and inventive accessories for today's kids and moms. Designers: Dante Pauwels; Marcus Theobald Ages: 2 - 5 Wholesale: $17 - $47 Standouts: The ballistic nylon little and big kid backpacks, wheelie bags (the "ultimate jet setting suitcase for kids of all ages"), little and big eco packs made entirely from recycled plastic water bottles and trimmed with naturally biodegradable canvas; the insulated lunch boxes which started it all. And all of which are decorated with an assortment of positively irresistible creatures (dino, ladybug, shark, monkey, penguin, lion, pig, bee, polar bear, panda, etc.) in addition to peace signs, hearts, and an abstract 'recycled' logo.
FYI: The hip, Manhattan-based company is known for their imaginative designs, eye catching graphics and their commitment to the environment. While it all started with the ever popular lunch boxes, the adult line, dedicated to the cool, hip mom, has developed quite a following thanks to their selection of laminated canvas convertible stroller bags and 'haul totes' (medium and large), which can be adorned with a metallic heart, peace sign, graphic flowers, or my personal favorite, the abstract 'wink'. Tel: 212-431-5860 E-mail: info@dantebeatrix.com
Silly Souls by Babygags Designer: Shelley Foster Wholesale: $2.50 - $10 Ages: 0 - 6 years Standouts: The packaged gift sets (that contain shoes, socks, T-shirts, caps); the red 'Macho Man' shoe and 'Speed Demon' T-shirt gift set; the PVF bootie ('Rock Star' or 'Rockette'); the black snowboard boots; the black high tops ('Rebel without a Cause'); the gold and silver metallic pre walkers.
FYI: The company is known for their irreverent, playful sense of humor and their eye catching graphics and signature gift packaging; shoes come packaged in a red lunchbox and gift sets come in a red photo box. Tel: 415-615-0397 E-mail: shell@sillysouls.com
Morfs Brand One-of-a-kind, unique, 'art-to-wear' apparel for kids Designer: Julie Barger Wholesale: $26 - $31 Ages: Infant - 12 Standouts: In celebration of the upcoming 40th anniversary of Sesame Street, a new line was created, Morfs Brand for Sesame Street, comprised of the company's signature sock sleeved T-shirts, short and long sleeved T's emblazoned with the colorful characters from the iconic show (Elmo, Oscar, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Ernie, Bert, Super Grover, Zoe, and The Count).
FYI: Sesame Street Workshop, a nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, will put all proceeds from sales of its products, right back into Sesame Street and its other projects for children here and abroad. Tel: 434-846-0471 E-mail: Julie@ morfsbrand.com
SpecialTee Designs Unique, embellished apparel for kids Designer: Mary McCart Wholesale: $14.50 - $18.50 Ages: Infant - Toddler Standouts: The skirted 'tutu' tees with tulle netting (one is emblazoned with, 'Tutu Cute', another with a large peace sign, and some with Halloween perfect 'Boo' and 'Got Candy?')
FYI: It's all about bling, being on trend, and event and holiday driven; Ms. McCart can customize and personalize and does a very big Halloween business Tel: 973-595-5200 E-mail: specialteedesigns@yahoo.com
Flap Happy Innovative, practical, and sun protective creations for children and adults Designer: Laurie Snyder Wholesale: $7 - $21 Sizes: Boys 4 - 7, Boys 8 - 20, Girls 4 - 6X, Girls 7 - 14, Infant, Toddler Standouts: The new products which are now 50+ UPF (which includes the fast drying poly spandex swimwear available in many different prints and patterns, the poly spandex cover up dress; the two piece rash guard sets; the nylon spandex 'fun-in-the-sun' bucket hats reversible in two patterns for girls; the boys' flap hats.
FYI: The original 'Flap Hat' started it all and it was designed by Ms. Snyder to help protect her fair haired little son from the harmful rays of the sun. Tel: 310-453-3527 E-mail: laurie@flaphappy.com
Originally published August 31, 2009
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