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October 2009 Children's Club: Newcomers for Spring/Summer 2010 - Part II
Tippy Toes Fun, cool, casual clothes for kids Designer: Juni Walsh Wholesale: $9 - $22 Sizes: Girls 4 - 6X, Infant, Layette, Toddler Standouts: The all cotton one-pieces and leggings in a selection of designs and patterns (heart with wings, cupcakes, fleur du lis); the gift sets which can be packed in a good looking and sturdy canvas bag; the novelty flip flops
FYI: The line is brand new and this is their first Children's Club; they are based in California and everything is made in the USA. Right now, it's only for girls, but Ms. Walsh is adding boys next season. Their tagline is "Fun clothes for cool kids" Tel: 951 295 8327 E-mail: juniwalsh@yahoo.com
Project Kool Reusable and recyclable products for children and adults that make a difference in the effects of Global Warming Designer: Hunter Gross Wholesale: $10 - $17.50 Standouts: The eco friendly natural canvas messenger bags, lunch bags with Velcro closures, totes, duffels, and place mats which are all available in natural canvas or in 4 tie dye color combinations; they come with lead free washable markers so kids can add their own art work.
FYI: Hunter is the "youngest CEO in America" and has received much deserved press; he was on the 'Today Show', and has been written up in such publications as Newsday. When he was just 9 years old and in the sixth grade, his teacher told the class about the effects of Global Warming, he knew he had to do something to help and conceived of a line of natural canvas lunch bags to use instead of plastic or paper. The company's tag line is, "You can make a difference if you think green." By the way, how perfect is it that his name is Hunter (as in Hunter green, get it?) Tel: 531 920 7421 E-mail: customerservice@projectkool.com
Piggy Paints Kid friendly, non toxic fingernail polish Designer: Melanie Hurley Wholesale: 12.50 - 13.50 Standouts: The packaged gift sets comprised of a selection of the vibrant colors, and a large bottle of the all natural nail polish remover.
FYI: Ms. Hurley is a stay-at-home mom with two little girls who love to paint their nails. She hated the idea of her little ones putting their hands in their mouths after painting with traditional kid polishes and she set out to make her own brand that is free of chemicals, formaldehyde, acetate, acetone, toluene, and phthalates. The company's motto is, 'Natural as mud" (and pigs love mud, hence the name). Tel: 479 659 4257 E-mail: fancynails@piggypaint.com .
Loli Jewelry Unique collection of Israeli made, trendy jewelry and accessories for kids Designer: Loli Wholesale: $8 - $12 Ages: Boys and girls aged 2 to 12 Standouts: The charm bracelets and necklaces (decorated with an assortment of items from hamsas, peace signs, and hearts, to figures of little girls and boys), decorated with Swarovski crystals and affixed to thin colorful cords made of silk, metal (Rhodium), suede, or faux leather.
FYI: The homepage of Loli Jewelry's website reminds you that "most kids enjoy playing with their mommy's jewelries…in Loli's case it might be the other way around". I agree. The look is delicate yet bold and individual, and its look can span many ages. Tel: 212 452 1502 E-mail: mairav@lolijewlery.com
Old Soles Soft leather baby shoes designed in Australia Designer: Vicki Lever Wholesale: $18 Sizes: 0 - 24 months Standouts: The Cowboy Toe Tip in suede with metallic tip; the sporty lace up Hip Hop and Urban Joggers in leather; the gold, silver, and leopard print Luxury Ballet Flat; the silver and gold leather Petal Ballet Flat
FYI: The company was founded in January 2008 (this is their second Children's Club), and came about as a result of Ms. Lever's inability to find "fashionable shoes" for babies. From the beginning, she has been inspired by "current runway designs" for her pre walker and baby first step leather shoes. The shoes are designed in Australia but made in Vietnam; they are distinctive for their soft leather and high quality, and everything is sewn, no glue is used. Their tag line is "Pure Comfort-Pure Fashion." Tel: 917 821 6440 info@oldsoles.com.au
Tie- Ups 100% recyclable belts for kids Wholesale: $27 Standouts: The plastic and rubber belts which are available in 10 colors for children (36 for adults), and come in correspondingly hued stackable boxes which are great for kids to build walls, pyramids, columns, etc.
FYI: The company has been a presence in Europe and Asia for two years but just started marketing in the U.S., specifically with the brand new division, tie-ups kids. The belts are unisex, one size fits all, completely antibacterial, hypoallergenic, water repellent, and can go through airport security check (without having to be removed), which make them perfect for kids and adults who travel often. Tel: 646 427 3098 E-mail: info@highandlow.com
Butter Super Soft Collection Designer: Abbie Baird, Shana Minello Wholesale: $26 - $36 Sizes: Kids, Xs - xl. 2 - 16 Standouts: The group of super soft zip front hoodies (which go by the name, Home Made Butter), and are hand painted with painterly, abstract designs (there are coordinating sweat pants as well).
FYI: The company has been in business for about two years now. There is no Butter website but they do have a website for their retail stores, (www.maxandginosclothing.com). The sweat shirts are hand painted with silk screen paint by Ms. Baird, who was a textile designer for many years, and Ms. Minello does most of the art work (they work together as a team). There is an adult line as well. Tel: 917 657-3286 E-mail: abbieabbie@aol.com
Originally published October 31, 2009
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