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Change Is Coming: A Fresh Start for 2010 - Part II
COTTON KNIT GROUPS:
*ADOOKA ORGANICS Homebase: Columbus, Ohio DESIGNER: Anne MacGilvray Sizes: NB to 6 years; Wholesale prices: $7.50-$26 A strong, wearable palette, one terrific print, and an eye for just the right details, make MacGilvray's fall collection a winner.
Outstanding piece: When you have a bold print and a terrific, classic shape a simple, two-tiered ruffled sleeve is enough detail. Unless you want to really work the frills. If that's the case, team the dress with three-tiered ruffled pants and she's set. Tel: 614 657-7248 E-mail: info@adooka.com
GLUG COLLECTION Homebase: San Francisco, CA DESIGNER: Kristen Pena Sizes: Girls infant to 6X, boys infant to 7 years; Wholesale prices: $10-$25 Pena's collection for fall is carefully conceived with a rich palette of turquoise, gray, rose, pumpkin and black used consistently throughout the groups. Her animal graphics are playful without being sweet and she's added several interesting textiles to the works.
Outstanding pieces: Girls and boys get cozy in these hoodies with sweet monkey faces and fluffy, terry/fleece linings.
The cords have a weathered look. They're stylish too, thanks to a narrow cut and interesting detail such as horizontal pleats in front and big snap pockets in back. Tel: 415 550-8545 E-mail: Kristen@glugcollection.com
JAXXWEAR Homebase: New York, NY DESIGNER: Heather Jaffe Sizes: 3 months to 4T; Wholesale prices: $10.50-$20.50 Jaffe has added twill pieces to coordinate to her boldly colored, Pima cotton knit tees and sweaters.
Outstanding piece: Is there anything cuter than a child in overalls? These are lightweight, incredibly soft and cut for comfort. White stitching lends a strong graphic quality. The pants pair beautifully with the striped Pima cotton hoodie, and any of Jaffe's boldly patterned cotton knits. Tel: 203 252-0238 E-mail: Info@jaxxwear.com
*KIWI INDUSTRIES Homebase: Albuquerque, NM DESIGNER: Laura McIndoo Sizes: NB to 6 years; Wholesale prices for the Sesame Street collection: $13 for one-pieces and tees, $12 for pants. Kiwi Industries has teamed up with Sesame Street to produce Round the World, a casual collection of vividly hued organic cotton pieces printed with the images of famous Sesame Street characters.
Outstanding pieces: In the richly hued plum and orange set, Elmo is saying his name in English, Japanese and Greek. In this lime and blue set, Cookie Monster makes the introductions in English, French and Spanish. Tel: 505 332-9090 E-mail: Faith@kiwiindustries.com
LAUGHING OUT LOUD Homebase: Boston, MA DESIGNER: Mila Cole Sizes: 2T to 12 years; Wholesale prices: $17-$42 In addition to her dynamic sweaters, knit rompers and dresses, Cole has added cotton knit pieces with playful ruffles and flattering draped necklines.
Outstanding pieces: I couldn't take my eyes off this hoodie. The colors are electric and the way the stripes work against the solid is magic.
This plum number is The Dress for a birthday party or a special evening out. Love the flirty peek-a-boo at the shoulder. Tel: 888 316-3883 E-mail: Sales@laughingoutloudkids.com
NANO Homebase: Butler, NJ DESIGNER: Patricja Pienkowski Sizes: Girls and boys 6 months to 12 years; Wholesale prices: $13-$21 While Pienkowski has added some cute twill pieces to the collection, Nano is still primarily a cotton knit line. Working in dusty, rich palettes her garments for fall reflect a love for the natural world.
Outstanding pieces: An interesting ruffled detail lends sophistication to a casual striped tunic and leggings.
The double-sleeved tee sports the image of Lily the Bear, a favorite character on Wildtv. Big pockets and a comfortable shape make the pants a natural partner. Tel: 973 616-1515 E-mail: info@nano-baby.com
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