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Spring/Summer 2011: Newcomers Launch Collections in New York - Part 2
PEAS AND QUEUES Homebase: Los Angeles, CA DESIGNERS: Sally Wang and Anasuya Engel Sizes: 2 to 12 years; Wholesale prices: $15-$35 Wang and Engel mix print and texture with a Seventies aesthetic in their debut girls' and boys' collections. For girls, there are jewel tones. Boys' pieces are earthy and elegant.  Outstanding Pieces: A peacock patterned Liberty print adds depth to playful dresses.  Chic, "just off the yacht" designs for boys. Tel: 323 304-2725 E-mail: peasandqueues@me.com
Homebase: Brookline, MA DESIGNER: Diana Nygren Sizes: 12 months to 12 years; Wholesale prices: $9.50-$34.50 "Playful clothes for stylish kids" Nygren, who took a few years off from manufacturing the Pineapple Kiss collection, relaunched with a multi-piece line of cotton knits and wovens for girls and boys. Saturated tones and a penchant for ruffles define the look.  Outstanding Piece: A svelte cotton sheath gives way to an exuberance of ruffles. Tel: 617 461-5646 E-mail: Sales@pineapplekiss.com
Homebase: Paris, France DESIGNERS: Christine Michelon and Jacinthe Bruscemi Sizes: 3 months to 4 years; Wholesale prices: Approximately $20-$30 "P'tit Chic…de Paris is a French brand for babies and children developing comfortable and elegant clothes." This collection incorporates an adorable Liberty cotton print, alive with happy cats, butterflies and all manner of wildlife; simple, rounded shapes; and easy, denim and knit pieces. The French can be so charming, Qui? 
Outstanding Pieces: No fuss, just a "gotta'-have-it" pattern in two colorways and an easy-to-play-in shape. 
The company's pussycat logo appears on the boy's one-piece and again on the rear of these comfortable gingham shorts. Tel: 33-621959732 E-mail: Info@ptit-chic-de-paris.com
Homebase: New York, NY DESIGNER: Sophie Jaworski Sizes: 6 months to 12 years; Wholesale prices: $22-$125 "The inspiration for the our collection is traveling the world….today in New York, tomorrow in Rome…." Jaworski's collection wowed me in August. This time around, I'm even more impressed with its elegance, ease and impeccable craftsmanship.  Outstanding Pieces: Add sunglasses and a pair of silver flats, and little Mademoiselle is ready for an afternoon in St-Tropez. 
Casual suits for boys are a hot trend for Spring 2011. This set with its generous shapes and crisp fabric is a great example. Tel: 212 359-9531 E-mail: Sophie@sierrajulian.com
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