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Children's Club Spring 2008: A Nod to Tradition and a Look Forward There's a funny twist to traditional dressing. Shapes change very little. Details such as smocking, puff sleeves and sashes remain constants. Once in awhile though, materials like seersucker and tulle, and patterns such as gingham, long considered classic dressing staples, become trendy in the general kids' marketplace. Suddenly traditionalists find themselves looking fashion forward. Here, looks seen at Children's Club, July 29-31, 2007.
BABY CZ BY CAROLINA ZAPF Homebase: New York, NY DESIGNER: Carolina Zapf Sizes: NB to 12 years; Wholesale prices: $16-$60 Baby CZ is the go to collection for retailers who appreciate understated looks in luxury fabrications.
Favorites: This versatile little dress is ideal for special occasions or casual events when something special to wear is called for. Tel: 212-580-5190 E-mail: cz@babycz.com
EMILY LACEY Homebase: Lake Forest, IL DESIGNER: Kristan Lacey Sizes: 3 months to 14 years; Wholesale prices: $15-$52 Some parents want traditional one-pieces and lovely dresses with shapes and details that change little from season to season. Why mess with a good thing?
Favorites: There was a time when every photo album held a picture of a baby boy wearing a crisp, sailor-themed one-piece like this. Add the big sister dress with the generous skirt and citrus colored stripes, and you've got a slice of nautical charm for brother and sister. Tel: 847-247-4444 E-mail: Info@emilylacey.com
JEANINE JOHNSEN Homebase: Warwick, RI DESIGNER: Jeanine Johnsen Sizes: NB to 14; Wholesale prices: $10-$40 Johnsen is a traditionalist who employs saturated tones and the occasional flamboyant print to shake things up.
Favorites: The trim collared shirt and the full, sashed skirt have all the makings of a classic set. Decked out in hot country club hues and that playful paisley, the look straddles the Old World and the new. Tel: 401-738-1160 E-mail: jjwestonem@aol.com
LUCY SYKES Homebase: New York, NY DESIGNER: Lucy Sykes Sizes: 12 months to 6X; Wholesale prices: $12-$43 Before Sykes made her name in the kids' fashion industry, she and sister Plum were "It" girls in New York. So it's a bit of a surprise that her collection, as well as lines she designs for Best & Co. and Stride Rite are so classic - not stuffy classic - but classic.
Favorites: The "Audrey" has all the earmarks of a traditional sundress: collar, bow, puff sleeves. The cheerful, modern print loosens up the look. Tel: 212-868-2100 Ext. 1632 E-mail: rblacker@babytogs.com
MALLEY & CO. Homebase: Garland, TX DESIGNERS: Theresa Helms and Malley Gaulding Sizes: 12 months to 16; Wholesale prices: Contact manufacturer The Jack & Teddy collection features classic dresses, one-pieces and simple shirts with playful touches.
Favorites: Here's a toddler's one-piece in the most traditional of fabrics: seersucker. This season the staid cloth - as well as the red and white color combination - happens to be hot. For sisters, this little sundress in the same fabric with juicy red cherries is simply delicious. Tel: 972-840-6539 E-mail: malley@malleyandco.com
MARIE CHANTAL Homebase: New York, NY DESIGNER: Marie-Chantal Crown Princess Pavlos of Greece and the Marie-Chantal design team Sizes: 2 to 12; Wholesale prices: $17-$67 The Marie Chantal collection leans toward sweet looks. This season, gingham and rick-rack lend a note of country charm.
Favorites: The boy's button-down shirt looks chic in pink gingham and I love the lean lines of the simple white pants. The girl's dress with smocking, playful pockets and naïve trim makes no apologies for being cute. Tel: 212-274-1100 E-mail: Alexandria@mariechantal.com
NOA LILY Homebase: South Hackensack, NJ DESIGNER: Renata Worob Sizes: 3 months to 6X; Wholesale prices: $24-$36 Worob takes the essential cotton summer dress and freshens the look with vivid prints and details with color impact.
Favorites: This fresh-as-a-dip-in-the-pool dress is awash in waves of summer blossoms. The lime green piping around the sash draws the eye to a narrow waist. Tel: 201-229-1000 E-mail: rworob@noalily.com
OLD WORLD BABY Homebase: Stamford, CT DESIGNER: Guida de Carvalhosa Sizes: Preemie to 14; Wholesale prices: Contact manufacturer Forget trendy. The dresses in this collection are classic beauties.
Favorites: All the carefully chosen elements - from the fresh, bold, aqua and white plaid, the lush, raw silk cloth and the delicate bodice detail speaks to refined good taste. Tel: 203-461-8260 E-mail: Decarvalhosa@aol.com
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