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Children's Club Spring 2009: Established Accessory and Gift Manufacturers In Good Form - Part I As you'll see below, established manufacturers brought polished, appealing and well-priced collections to Children's Club (October 5-7, 2008). While political themes prevailed (not surprising when the show kicked off a month before the elections), animals and rock 'n roll themes (sometimes a blend of the two) were important, and a little sparkle in the form of metallic leather shoes and rhinestone studded and beaded hair accessories lent a lighthearted note to the event.
T-SHIRTS: INFINITEE "Olde Skool by Infinitee is the connection of a parent's past and a child's future - 100% love." Designer: Adam Scheer Wholesale: $14-$18 Sizes: 3 months to 6 years Standouts: Barack stands in for Bond as an "Agent of Change."; Children bring energy to city streets.
FYI: Old Skool is bringing a parent's appreciation for their past - in music, literature, film, and politics - and interpreting them a new for children. Tel: 212-905-3186 adam@infiniteeny.com
MAGGIE IN THE MIDDLE "Whether you're off to the playground, a lunch date, or just craving some snuggle time on a rainy afternoon, these shirts are sure to be a hit!" Designer: Lauren Caserta Wholesale: $12-$16.50 Sizes: 3 months to 12 years Standouts: Budding rock 'n rollers will love the tactile Rockin' Guitar. (Available in boys' styles as shown; girls have the same motif on short or long sleeved tees.)
FYI: Each tee and hoodie sports a hand-cut, hand-applique of instruments, cars, animals, anchors, and all sorts of playful, brightly colored imagery. In addition to the tops, Boston-based Caserta offers a small group of cotton knit pants, tiered skirts and skorts, so finding the perfect coordinate is a breeze. Tel: 617-216-6289 E-mail: Lcaserta@mac.com
SMALL AUDIENCE "We cater to a small audience." Designer: Tammy Ames Wholesale: $15-$19 Sizes: Infant to 6X Standouts: Being a borough girl, the tee with the message "No Sleep 'til Brooklyn" appeals to me. So does the loose French terry board shorts in a "look-at-me" shade of orange.
FYI: This is a laid-back collection of T-shirts, and two styles of easy cotton knit pants. The T-shirts are soft and sport serged edges for a distressed look. Graphics refer to concert tees with ironic, made for kids' messages. Tel: 310-376-7639 E-mail: Tammy@smallaudience.com
SOCKS/FOOTWEAR: GIGI'S Designer: Pam Nickell Wholesale: $8-$15 Sizes: 6 months to 7 years Standouts: What the footless lace tights do for chubby legs is magical.
FYI: Gigi's specializes in all the little extras like the knit hats and headbands with huge blooms; helmet "duvets" adorned with flowers and creepy crawlers; and soft, lacy leggings. Tel: 888 323-0711 E-mail: Wholesale@gigisapparel.com
JAZZY TOES "Cool socks for cool babies" Designer: Winnie Liu Wholesale: $12.50-$14.50 Sizes: NB to 24 months Standouts: Here are six "boots" made for walkin'.
FYI: These adorable slipper socks are knit with nonskid soles to keep the little one safe, while the elasticized ankles mean the footwear stays put. Knit from 75 percent cotton, 20 percent nylon and 5 percent spandex, they won't shrink in the wash. They're sold in sets of six in a charming box with the "From" and "To" areas marked so no gift wrapping is necessary. Tel: 800-519-3128 E-mail: Customercare@jazzytoes.com
CHILDREN'S SHOES: VINCENT SHOES "A big step for small feet" Designers: Thomas Elbaum and Patrick Osterman Wholesale: $12.48-$27.48 Sizes: 16 to 36 (fits ages 6 months to 8 years) Standouts: The heart-embellished metallics are ideal for glamour girls.
The rainboots keep girls' and boys' feet comfortably dry while adding a stylish note to a casual outfit.
FYI: Vincent is a Scandinavian-based shoe collection widely sold throughout the world. The company specializes in fashion forward shoes that range from functional, classic brown leather to all sorts of metallics, faux furs and embroideries. Kristie Sawyer (Raleigh, NC) Tel: 877-816-2368 E-mail: Ksawyer@vincentshoestore.us
PAZITOS Designer: Letty de Paz Wholesale: $20.50-$41 Sizes: NB to approximately 14 years Standouts: Unexpected colors add a note of surprise to the Patchwork Mary Jane and ballerina constructed in faux animal skin stripes.
The comfortable strapped sandals (available in three color combinations) are soft to the touch yet sturdy, and their simple design makes them versatile.
FYI: It's always a treat to see Pazitos' collections. The materials and workmanship are exceptional and the styles are more elegant than funky. Tel: 818-710-6582 E-mail: sales@pazitosinc.com
LIVIE & LUCA "Handmade Quality Comfort…and Whimsy" Designer: Mitzi Rivas Wholesale prices: Contact manufacturer Sizes: 4 to 12 (fits infant through toddler) Standouts: Rivas has interpreted saddle shoes and men's wingtips in the whimsical Tootles.
The Pio Pio gives the sweetest sparrow a colorful base to perch.
There are animals underfoot with the richly colored elephant shoe. FYI: The company employs brightly colored leather to fashion soft, flexible and undeniably adorable shoes. All the glues used are nontoxic and the sole is constructed to use as little adhesive as possible. Tel: 888-548-5822 (LIV-LUCA) E-mail: Info@livieandluca.com
Originally published November 30, 2008
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