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Children's Club Fall 2008 Newcomers: Call It Organic - Part II
TODDLER AND UP IGLOO ISLAND Homebase: New York, NY DESIGNER: Sandra and Brittany Stollar Sizes: Girls 4 to 14; Wholesale prices: $8.50-$30 The mom and daughter team debuted a collection of fresh, soft knits and pretty denim pieces.
Outstanding pieces: This denim jumper, worn over a knit tunic dress, is shot through with metallic threads for a little glitz. Tel: 212-366-6800 E-mail: sstollar@iglooisland.com
PAULINIE COLLECTION Homebase: Los Angeles, CA DESIGNER: Anna Kim Sizes: 4 to 16 years; Wholesale prices: $18-$49 If you like denim with lots of glitz, you'll like Paulinie. Ditto for breezy dresses that can be dressed up or down.
Outstanding piece: This dress with its rosette-strewn bodice and filmy skirt can be thrown on with a pair of sandals or glammed up with strappy heels. It's versatile and very pretty. Tel: 213-763-0103 E-mail: sales@sweetheartjane.com
SURRI Homebase: New York, NY DESIGNER: Madhu Garg Sizes: Girls 5 to 15 years; Wholesale prices: $12 to $65 Rodeo Drive meets Bollywood in this dress and sportswear collection. Think clean lines, Jersey with metallic knits and gold brocade.
Outstanding piece: If only drop dead glamour will do, here's your dress. Tel: 917-797-0490 E-mail: info@surrinyc.com
DRESSES EVIE JACKSON Homebase: Las Vegas, NV DESIGNER: Bre Barnes Sizes: 2T to 12 years; Wholesale prices: $35-$75 Barnes launched a collection of jewel toned sateen dresses and coats and wool blend separates. The pieces are understated yet decorative details such as an undulating ribbon embellishment on one dress and a series of bows that form an interesting neckline on another make them ideal for any special occasion. An impressive debut indeed.
Outstanding pieces: This emerald green jacket sports a flattering portrait collar and beautiful back detail that's echoed in the coordinating pleated skirt. Tel: 702-606-7562 E-mail: eviejackson@yahoo.com
BIG GIRL CRAZEWEAR Homebase: Suffern, NY DESIGNERS: Jennifer Litvak, Lisa Galina and Mindi Meldrim Sizes: 5 to preteen; Wholesale prices: $16-$22.50 Global warming be damned! This organic cotton collection of separates keeps tweens cool when it's hot and warm when it's not. Each of the items has a single embellishment - a silver tattoo design for instance - so layered outfits don't look fussy. The color palettes: silver and black; teal and cocoa; orchid and sage are timeless. This is one line tweens will adore!
Outstanding pieces: The tunic dress is light enough to go solo on warm days, or can be layered over the ribbed top as shown. When the weather dips, add coordinating leggings. That's a lot of mileage for the money. Tel: 845-357-0454 E-mail: crazewear@gmail.com
BOYS PENGUIN Homebase: New York, NY DESIGNER: Anne Doty Payne Sizes: Infant to 20; Wholesale prices: $5.50-$19.50 A logo seen on Penquin's T-shirt - "rock 'n roll prep school" - says it all. The slightly edgy retro boyswear features offbeat colors, lots of plaids and beautiful craftsmanship at great prices.
Outstanding pieces: Forget pink and lime. These tees bring a sophisticated color range to the staid top. What to pair it with? A plaid windbreaker, of course. Tel: 212-536-5648 E-mail: Melissa.cecerewright@pery.com
KNITS STACIA Homebase: Santa Monica, CA DESIGNER: Stacy Johnson Sizes: Girls 3 months to 4T; Wholesale prices: $30-$65 The garments, knit from bamboo, bamboo and cotton, and Marino wool are as light as a veil and pleasingly cool to the touch. The shapes, colors and variegated Missoni-like patterns are right out of an Italian women's boutique - just smaller.
Outstanding piece: The shape, the tie at the neck, and the colors make the garment a winner. Tel: 310-403-8552 E-mail: info@shopstacia.com
TWINKLE COUTURE Homebase: Newport Coast, CA DESIGNER: Laurie Patrick Sizes: 2 to 14; Wholesale prices: $10.75 to $56 Twinkle, twinkle little star what a glamorous pair you are! Patrick's longtime customers demanded that she create sweaters to match her chic dog items, and viola! a collection is born. Think "Legally Blonde" meets PETA and you've got the idea.
Outstanding piece: A skull and crossbones doesn't look threatening when it's knit in pink angora and accompanied by similarly attired dogs. Tel: 866-503-0082 E-mail: lpdesignoo@aol.com
Originally published April 2, 2008
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