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August 2010 Children's Club Established Lines: A Show for All Seasons in the Accessories, Gifts and Footwear Markets - Part IV

 

Pea Soup Accessories for Kids

All inclusive line of accessories and apparel for boys and girls

Designers: Marcy Cohen, Lori Rockoff

Wholesale: $3.50 - $19

Sizes: Girls 4 - 6X, Girls 7 - 14, Infant, Layette, Toddler

Standouts: The brand new sock monkey adorned items (layered tee layette sets, headbands, hair clips, pink clips); the new satin snap clips decorated with studs and named for cities of the world; the initial clips; the extra wide headbands with studs.

FYI: The designing duo (Chicago-based sisters) initially began with hair accessories (their tagline is, "The hip clip that won't slip"), but have since expanded to gift perfect ensembles and they have recently introduced their "Chai Tops" collection of unique, entertaining, keepsake kippot.

Tel: 847 317 9770

E-mail: sales@peasoupaccessories.com

www.peasoupaccessories.com

 

 

Max Daniel Baby

Baby accessories, blankets/quilts, gift items

Designer: Eden Amir

Wholesale: $12 - $34

Standouts: The luxurious and 'decadent' adult throws, high quality baby security blankets, burp cloths ('sable', cheetah and snow leopard which are perennial favorites for all ages); the 'Spot and Leo' collection of rattles and booties (given names like 'Lady the Bug', 'Leo the Lion', 'Spot the Dog').

FYI: The entire line is fully CPSIA compliant and made in the USA; it is also very 'celebrity' driven (with fans like Jennifer Lopez and Nicole Kidman); in fact, their signature baby blanket was featured in the movie, "The Hangover".

Tel: 310.377.4004

E-mail: info@maxdaniel.com

www.maxdaniel.com

 

 

Cricket Hosiery / Tic Tac Toe

Extensive line of socks and tights for children

Wholesale: $2.25 - $6

Sizes: Boys 4 - 7, Boys 8 - 20, Girls 4 - 6X, Girls 7 - 14, Infant, Layette, Preemie, Toddler

Standouts: The gift packaged baby booties printed with pandas, bunnies, teddy bears, etc.; the colorfully patterned cushioned knee socks which are ideal for first walkers; the new fall socks with non skid soles (boys' mascot stripes, comic book heroes, airplanes, sports themes; girls' hearts, gumballs, monkeys, etc.)

FYI: Their tagline is, "The sock kids ask for by name"; they have a 100% organic baby line of socks, legwarmers, tights, and striped cushion booties.

Tel: 516 931 6510; 201 768 8334

E-mail: customerservice@tictactoe.net

www.crickethosiery.com

 

 

Pretty Please Designs

Diaper covers, underwear covers, embellished headbands

Designer: Lisa Franklin

Wholesale: $5 - $7.50

Sizes: Infantwear, Layette

Standouts: The new fall tights offered with or without the 'tushie' ruffle; the ruffled diaper covers and ruffled 'Tushies' available in solids or tie dyes; the wide stretch microfiber headbands with knotted bows.

FYI: Ms. Franklin, a Florida-based mom, created the original 'Tushies' as an adorable and fashionable way to cover diapers while baby is crawling around or playing; and it is perfect as an underwear cover for active young girls.

Tel: 561 239 0646

E-mail: lisa@prettypleasedesigns.com

www.prettypleasedesigns.com

 

 

Angela Frost

Stylish, trend-setting apparel and accessories for girls

Designer: Angela Frost

Wholesale: $14.95 - $40

Sizes: Girls 4 - 6X, Girls 7 - 14

Standouts: The Black Truffle Lace Icing with Sprinkles Leggings; the Black Tie Flutter By a-line dress and leggings; the Zippity Doo Da Collection (headbands, leggings); the velvet tie-dye dress; the bold and graphic swimwear with adjustable straps.

FYI: With a love of vintage and attention to details, Ms. Frost founded the company in 1992; everything is uniquely and beautifully gift packaged and gift-ready. Ms. Frost delights in coming up with new things and in fact, her tagline is, "The Wheels are Turning…we are working on Something New".

Tel: 805 648 2084

E-mail: info@frostcool.com

www.frostcool.com

 

 

Baby JAR

Baby accessories for today's 'style conscious' parents

Designers: Jessica Shiffman, Rachel Deletto

Wholesale: $7 - $33

Sizes: Newborn - 2

Standouts: Burp cloths, hooded towels, bibs, blankets in prints like 'Animal Instinct', mixing leopard and cheetah with orange, pink, brown, or a giraffe print with navy, fuchsia, yellow; the bold and graphic 'Simply Chic' collection comprised of oversized dots; the mod abstract printed 'Fiona'; 'All Star' and 'Truck Stop' which is geared for little boys; the soft and cozy 'Snuggler' blankets and travel perfect 'Snuggle-ettes'.

FYI: The style conscious designing duo is a sister 'act' (with amazing credentials to back that up) and through their hip, fashionable, and forever appealing designs, they hope to enable parents to "make a fashion statement even through any mess your baby throws your way". Their tagline is, "Funky, Fun, Fabulous, Baby Essentials". Giving back is also of utmost importance and their charity of choice is Project Night Out which helps homeless children.

Tel: 310 246 1916; 888 422 4JAR

E-mail: hello@babyjar.com

www.babyjar.com

 

   

 

Originally published September 3, 2010

 

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