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Spring/Summer 2011: New and New Again at the August Children's Club - Part II
SPORTSWEAR:
Homebase: Spain DESIGNER: The Losan design team Sizes: 6 months to 7 years; Wholesale prices: Shoes $12.50, apparel $20-$30 This fashion forward, casual sportswear line out of Spain is fully accessorized from head to toe. The styles are playful with a blending of trendy European looks and casual American flair.
Outstanding pieces: Only a designer with real color and pattern know-how would pair the striped tee and plaid cargo shorts and have the outfit look natural, not like print overdose. Tel: 866 262-2654 E-mail: fvachon@creationsrobo.com
Homebase: New York, NY DESIGNER: Sophie Jaworski Sizes: 6 months to 12 years; Wholesale prices: $35-$40 (average) When someone who has worked exclusively with up-market European collections tries her hand at designing and merchandise her own line, the result is much as you'd expect: Classic styling with fashion-forward touches, subtle yet current color groups and the finest fabrics.
Outstanding pieces: Carefully tailored pieces, sumptuous fabrics and just the right print define Jaworski's style.
The designer makes the most of a gorgeous print with tucks and the layered skirt. Tel: 212 359-9531 E-mail: Sophie@sierrajulian.com
Homebase: Brookline, MA DESIGNER: Diana Cheren Nygren Sizes: 12 months to 12 years; Wholesale prices: $9.50-$34.50 After a few years away from the kids' market, Nygren is back and Pineapple Kiss is better than ever. She re-launched with an extensive collection of girls' separates. Like her earlier lines, the pieces possess lots of flirty details as well as a gorgeous palette of orange, red, dusty green and sharp yellow. Ruffles are plentiful, and small-scale prints make merchandising effortless.
Outstanding pieces: She'll be a bit of a peacock herself in the Short Hoodie with an embroidered peacock and the flirty Ruffle Skirt that ties in the back with a big yellow bow. Tel: 617 461-5646 E-mail: Sales@pineapplekiss.com
Homebase: Cave Creek, AZ DESIGNERS: Christina Grass and Georgia Grass Sizes: 6 months to 6X; Wholesale prices: Contact manufacturer This is a girly-girl collection with coordinating groups of lacy, tiered, ribbon-bedecked separates and tutus galore.
Outstanding piece: There's a little girl out there right now saying, "Give me, give me, give me!" Tel: 602 820-4192 E-mail: Customerservice@nestingbaby.com
Homebase: San Anselmo, CA DESIGNER: Rebecca Kaykas-Wolff Sizes: 3 months to 6 years; Wholesale prices: $10-$44 One could have a hoot of a good time mixing and matching this collection. The owl roosts on T-shirts, hats and blankets and it's just the right trendy motif to work with the tutu, dirndl skirt and funky print separates. A small group of solid knits add a classic note.
Outstanding pieces: Three pieces that add up to timeless, trendy and elegant. Tel: 877 201-8656 E-mail: Info@petitcouture.com
BOYS:
Homebase: Santa Monica, CA DESIGNERS: Laurie Snyder and Edgars Asars Sizes: 12 months to 8 years; Wholesale prices: $13-$24 Snyder's and Asars' shabby chic collection of rough-edged, washed cotton separates work for any season.
Outstanding pieces: The polo and pants are as comfortable as pajamas and the colors have that rich, washed-down look boys love.
A palette that's truly seasonless. Tel: 310 453-3527 E-mail: Orders@kaibean.com
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