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Oh, Grow Up! Lines Mature and the Market's Better for It - Part IV
BOYS JACKSON CLAY Homebase: Agoura Hills, CA DESIGNERS: Paula Speert and Paige Apar Sizes: 8 months to 8 years; Wholesale prices: $12-$28 Collection after collection, the Jackson Clay designers find innovative ways to keep their boys' collection fresh.
Outstanding piece: The interesting striped sleeve design on this heavy-weight polo shirt is one more reason to stock this collection. Tel: 818-735-0113 E-mail: pcspeert@aol.com NY Rep: Ali's Market
RECCO S Homebase: Carpentersville, IL DESIGNER: Mary Landaverde Sizes: Infant to 7 years; Wholesale prices: $16-$35 This collection of casual soccer inspired sportswear was always hot; now that David Beckham's here, it's blazing.
Outstanding piece: He'll rock the playground in this appliquéd mini terry cloth hoodie and comfortable striped pant. NY Rep: Duo Inc. Tel: 212-354-2371
MONSTER REPUBLIC Homebase: Los Angeles, CA DESIGNER: Albert Lee Sizes: 6 months to 10 years; Wholesale prices: $16-$30 Lee always provides boys with casual pieces that offer great pattern and detail.
Outstanding piece: I wouldn't want a date arriving in this getup, but boys will be charmed with the bat inspired hood and patterned jacket. Tel: 213-489-3050 E-mail: albert@monsterrepublic.biz
BIG KIDS - DRESSES CHERISE Homebase: Stamford, CT DESIGNER: Sachin Batra Sizes: 7 to 16 years; Wholesale prices: $22-$54 Whether she's a chic party girl or a down-to-earth beauty, there's a dress to suit her style in Batra's collection.
Outstanding piece: Look at the detail on the front of the dress, notice the lush plum color and the bias cut of the skirt. Check out the back. Need I say more? Tel: 203-329-0719 E-mail: info@cheriseinc.com
DERHY KIDS Homebase: Paris, France DESIGNER: The Derhy Kids design team Sizes: 4 to 14 years; Wholesale prices: $21-$53 Employing a palette of smoky charcoal, silver and navy, the designers fashion a collection of understated yet undeniably chic special occasion wear.
Outstanding piece: The silhouette is as casual as a jumper and turtleneck. Add lush materials, that interesting floral ornament, and mysterious shades of gray and a girl's off to a big event. C & C Childrenswear Tel: 212-564-3031 E-mail: sales@cc-childrenwear.com
HALABALOO Homebase: New York, NY DESIGNER: Halla Elias Sizes: 3 months to 10 years; Average wholesale price: $35 This collection has come and gone, and come and gone again. Now it's back and even better than ever. Elias sources specialty eyelets in rich colors, metallics, and wonderful florals then spins them into keepsake dresses. Her creations define the word "special."
Outstanding pieces: Here are two: A bright yellow lining peeks from beneath the green eyelet of the dress giving it a sunny glow.
Elias shows such restraint in her use of the few simple pleats and the understated floral appliqué. Just lovely. Tel: 212-563-2022 E-mail: halla@weeplaykids.com
Originally published April 17, 2008
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