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Children's Club January 2008: Newcomers - Small in Number, Big in Impact - Part II
CHILDREN AND UP DANSKINGIRL Homebase: New York, NY DESIGNER: Danskin design team Sizes: 6X to 16; Wholesale prices: $8-$24 Any little girl dragged to a ballet class by mom has worn Danskin gear. Now the company is going wholesale with a collection of hip child-to-teen wear.
Outstanding pieces: The lightweight pieces in fashion forward colors are a bit "Flash Dance" and whole lot 21st Century. Tel: 212-764-4630 E-mail: allisonhart@danskin.com
LITTLE BY LYTTLE CHILDREN'S WEAR Homebase: Astoria, NY DESIGNER: Donnette Lyttle Sizes: 7 to 14 years; Wholesale prices: $200-$750 If breakfast at Tiffany's and an afternoon at Bliss spa is all in a day's play, you won't think twice about plunking down a few greenbacks for Lyttle's ultra-couture sportswear .
Outstanding pieces: The lean hourglass shape of the coat, the extravagant back bustle with each ruffle lined in silk charmeuse, and the multitude of pattern pieces necessary to give this gorgeous creation the foundation it needs, add up to a couture collector's retail price of, gulp, $1500. Tel: 718-702-3008 E-mail: info@littlebylyttle.com
SPECIAL OCCASION AND DRESSWEAR SHA-SHA Homebase: Dallas, TX DESIGNER: Norma Sotelo Sizes: 2 to 6 years; Wholesale prices: $28-$78 Sotelo launched a diminutive collection of silk and silk chiffon dresses that sparkle like richly colored jewels.
Outstanding pieces: The raw silk bodice shines in deep blue and jade cross-weave; the skirt features a veil of hand-beaded chiffon over a layer of watery silk. The dress is as unforgettable as a walk along Spice Road. Tel: 972-980-4483 E-mail: kim.hovanec@gmail.com
UNE HAUTRE COUTURE Homebase: Sonoerbog, Denmark DESIGNER: Mai-Britt Davidsen Sizes: NB to 14; Wholesale prices: Contact manufacturer Davidsen's collection of special occasion dresses and outerwear is pure understated elegance.
Outstanding pieces: Beneath the soft, burn-out lace overlay is a beautifully fitted wool dress. The clean lines of this lovely frock give a special occasion piece a modern edge. Tel: 00.34.62.03.63.679 E-mail: unehautre@msn.com
BOYS NILACACHET Homebase: New York, NY DESIGNER: Keeniun Brumskill Sizes: 8 to 20; Wholesale prices: $14-$225 Preppy meets urban in Brumskill's debut boys' collection of couture quality T-shirts, suits and jackets.
Outstanding pieces: The wool and cashmere suit edged in suede and embellished with suede elbow patches feels lush and drapes beautifully too. Tel: 914-882-2803 E-mail: keeniun@nilacachet.com
OUTERWEAR ADD/313 Homebase: New York, NY DESIGNER: The Add/313 design team Sizes: 3 months to 16 years; Wholesale prices: $100-$150 Down coats are practical but they're not known for making the wearer look sleek. That's one reason Add/313's outerwear is so appealing. Each piece is filled with 95 percent down taken from the neck of the goose where the feathers are the softest. The shapes are cut lean so there's no bulk, and touches like a snap-off fox fur collar (faux is available too) enhance the luxury.
Outstanding pieces: Everything about this coat: Its lightweight softness, the belt that streamlines the silhouette and the cushy hood make it a winner. And black is very Bond girl. Tel: 212-564-3031 E-mail: sales@cc-childrenwear.com
Originally published January 24, 2008
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