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Children's Club Spring 2008: Glamour Girls and Swanky Dudes Surface in Established Collections - Part II
TODDLER AND UP COLLECTIONS COTTON KNIT LINES CHICK CHAT Homebase: New York, NY DESIGNERS: Lisa Rosenstein and Cindy Worenklein Sizes: 2 to 14 years; Wholesale prices: $13-$27 Theme: Knits for toddlers and tweens What a great concept: Five simple cotton knit bodies that can be layered and are available in seven hip colors. There are no tags to irritate sensitive skin and each garment is hot washed so allergy prone kids won't be affected.
Favorites: Two great shapes in two flattering shades of blue. Buyers, sharpen your pencils. Tel: 212-874-9724 E-mail: Lisarosenstein@aol.com
SPORTSWEAR CHATTI PATTI Homebase: Charlotte, NC DESIGNER: Liz Carlson Sizes: 6 months to 12 years; Wholesale prices: $6-$35 Theme: Let's have fun! Chatti Patti is playful, sporty and pattern driven. For spring, Carlson has sourced a range of bright, modern florals, vintage patterns, and lots of small-scale prints to mix and match.
Favorites: What makes Carlson's groups so successful is the balance of bold, patterned garments with spare tees and leggings. Case in point: The dynamic print of the skirt needs nothing more than one big posie at the shoulder. Tel: 704-492-2768 E-mail: Info@chattipatti.com
MATILDA & COMPANY Homebase: Canoga Park, CA DESIGNER: Paula Corley Sizes: 6 months-8/9; Wholesale prices: Approximately $30-$45 Theme: A modern approach to vintage If you have something beautiful - and in the case of vintage prints and embroidery - increasingly rare, it's important to honor the fabric. That's what Corley does with each of her designs. She understands that if you have an item as vivid as a 1950's tablecloth, or a tea towel with delicate hand-stitching, it's counterproductive to embellish the goods with patches and extraneous frou-frou.
Favorites: The modern A-line shape provides a canvas for the field of lush poppies and daisies. Tel: 818-887-0070 E-mail: sales@matildaandcompany.com
DAGMAR DALEY Homebase: San Francisco, CA DESIGNER: Dagmar Daley Sizes: NB to 8 years; Wholesale prices: $10.50-$36 Theme: Modern nostalgia Daley uses a few relevant details to tell the story of children's clothing circa 1920's. Each piece possesses the innocence of that period seen through the lens of a modernist.
Favorites: That little red and white bow at the neckline is the only pop this outfit needs. Tel: 415-641-1286 E-mail: dagmar@dagmardaley.com
GRANDMA NES Homebase: Woodbury, NY DESIGNERS: Nesrin and Michele Uzbay Sizes: 3 months to 6 years; Wholesale prices: $18-$26 Theme: Happy to be sweet With all the pink and white knits, the crocheted trims and floral embellishments, this collection is precious and proud of it!
Favorites: If this little flower-bedecked number doesn't elicit screams of joy from the gifted, check for a pulse. Tel: 516 921-7778 E-mail: Lokum2@aol.com
GREGGY GIRL Homebase: Kemah, TX DESIGNER: Charlene May Sizes: 12 months to 10 years; Average wholesale price: $29 Theme: Sporty dresses and separates with all-girl touches
Favorites: Sugar always needs the balance of spice. The rough-trimmed frills along the tee's neckline add the necessary edge to this confection of an outfit. Tel: 888-447-3449 E-mail: Info@greggygirl.com
IMOGA Homebase: Harrington Park, NJ DESIGNER: Heajung Chung Sizes: 3 months to 8 years; Wholesale prices: $14-$42 Theme: Knit and sportswear inspired by Asia Tigers, lotus flowers, goldfish and dragons are just a few of the elegantly rendered motifs printed on Chung's streamlined girls' and boys' sportswear.
Favorites: The rich leaf tone of this unisex knit hoodie is deepened by a claret stripe around the sleeve and lining the hood. The subtly faded motif adds back interest. (Also available in light blue with deep blue contrast.) Tel: 201-686-4767 E-mail: Info@imoga.net
LITTLE MASS Homebase: Los Angeles, CA DESIGNER: Tina Chang Sizes: 2T to 12 years; Wholesale prices: $19-$42 Theme: Trend driven separates with glamour to spare Chang's more-is-always-more aesthetic hits a nerve with retailers who look for of-the-moment styling.
Favorites: This cool, 60's inspired suit appears to sparkle with thousands of sequins. It's dazzling all right, but what glimmers is a metallic burnout print. The novelty fabrication is a great choice for this Barbara Feldon-esque ensemble. (For post-60's folk, Feldon played the smartly dressed Agent 99 in the "Get Smart" TV series). Tel: 323-234-9086 E-mail: Info@littlemass.com
TWEEN STYLES PROHIBITION Homebase: NY, NY DESIGNER: Adriana Montedoro Sizes: 7 to 16 years; Wholesale prices: $10-$25 Theme: Sophisticated mix-and-match tween wear Montedoro's collection of black, white and yellow separates offers tweens unlimited mix-and-match options that are body conscience yet relaxed.
Favorites: The sporty racer-back tunic is given a feminine touch with the simple white lace trim. It's a great piece to pop over leggings. Tel: 877-748-7363 E-mail: montedorodesigns@yahoo.com
Originally published November 14, 2007
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