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Spring/Summer 2011 Children's Club: Familiarity Breeds Good Looks - H-M Gingham is having a moment. So are sailor stripes in red, white and blue; polka dots, denim and plaid. I won't bore you with the whole "comfort-in-familiarity-when-times-are-tough" spiel. I'll say that the collections at ENK Children's Club (October 3-5, 2010) with classic patterns and color combinations looked just as fresh as more trend-driven lines. See for yourself.
Homebase: Vancouver, Washington DESIGNER: Melissa Nash Sizes: 6 months to 14 years; Wholesale prices: $9-$42 Nash offered several groups, each with her distinctive retro sensibility.  Outstanding Piece: From the streamlined shape, to the deep ruffle at the hem, to the understated black and white stripe, Ridiculous! Romper is ridiculous fun. Tel: 360 696-9744 E-mail: Admin@knuckleheadclothing.com
Homebase: Harrington Park, NJ DESIGNER: Heajung Chung Sizes: NB to 7 years; Wholesale prices: $16-$32 Chung put an offbeat color palette and striking pattern to great use in her collection of cleanly shaped, playful girls' sportswear.
Outstanding Pieces: In some hands, acid yellow, dusty lilac and gray could be a dreary mess. Chung makes the colors sparkle. Tel: 201 686-4767 E-mail: Info@imoga.net
Homebase: New York, NY DESIGNER: Tia Cibani Sizes: 2 to 12 years; Wholesale prices: $10-$90  Todd Neufeld's balloon sea creatures embody Cibani's exuberant, innovative styles for Spring/Summer 2011.  Outstanding Pieces: Cibani works a nautical theme her way: in an offbeat palette of red, electric blue, mustard and gray, and easy-shaped pieces like this shirtdress. Tel: 212 675-5426 E-mail: Info@kicokids.com
Homebase: Albuquerque, NM DESIGNER: Laura McIndoo Sizes: NB to 6 years; Wholesale prices: $5-$24; Cotton knits are organic McIndoo, known for organic cotton knit mix-and-match separates, branches out with the Heritage Collection, a group of boldly patterned woven girls' dresses and bloomers.  Outstanding Pieces: Feminine details like a cross-over bodice and full skirt flatter every little girl's shape while the mixed prints add punch. Tel: 505 332-9090 E-mail: Faith@kiwiindustries.com
Homebase: El Segudo, CA DESIGNER: Irina Wong Sizes: NB to 6 years; Wholesale prices: $10-$50; Organic fabrications Think of understated luxury - organic fabrics with a silky hand; a quietly elegant palette of cream, dusty pink and pale blue - and you've got the essence of Lotus Springs.  Outstanding Pieces: You could search long and hard and never find an outfit as dreamily feminine as this one. Tel: 310 322-2828 E-mail: Info@lotussprings.com
Homebase: New York, NY DESIGNER: Marilyn Tov Sizes: 2 to 10 years; Wholesale prices: $21-$74 Memories of a childhood in Paris guide Tov's collection of subtly-colored, elegantly-shaped separates. 
Outstanding Pieces: One great coat can pull together a girl's wardrobe. This piece, with its generous swing shape in complexion flattering mauve, works with everything from the ruffled tank with skinny gray trousers, to jeans and any dress she wants to throw on. E-mail: Marilyn@marilyntov.com
Homebase: Brooklyn, NY DESIGNER: Dipali Patwa Sizes: 12 months to 8 years; Wholesale prices: $18-$32 Patwa added infant sizes to the collection. Now retailers have the same exciting options for their youngest customers.  Outstanding Piece: The A-line top in a familiar Indian block print mixes effortlessly with playful, ruffle-trimmed diaper covers (shown backwards). They're classic shapes, yet the mood is exotic. Tel: 917 331-1766 E-mail: Dipali@masalababynyc.com
Homebase: New York, NY DESIGNER: Ginnie Rasmussen Sizes: NB to 10 years; Wholesale prices: $10-$40 Not for the quiet child: Me Too works an electric palette and a no-holds-barred approach to pattern.  Outstanding Pieces: Two pieces for when she's determined to have a good time. Tel: 212 869-5556 E-mail: Sgreszes@metooamerica.com
Homebase: Huntington Beach, CA DESIGNER: Nichole Horiuchi Sizes: 6 months to 6 years; Wholesale prices: $10-$28 Never one to leave well enough alone, Horiuchi continues to source new fabric treatments and adornments.  Outstanding Pieces: The Cabo dress's lush embroidery and flirty shoulder-ties make it an ideal choice for gift giving.  More great gift items: The mineral-washed two-piece with a message everyone can get behind: World Peace. Tel: 714 892-5900 E-mail: Sales@milkandhoneybaby.com
Homebase: Holland, the Netherlands DESIGNER: Leonora Niewenhuizen Sizes: 2 to 10 years; Wholesale prices: $8-$42 Pretty in pink? You bet. Girls' favorite color lives large in Nieuwenhuizen's freewheeling Spring/Summer 2011 collection.  Outstanding Piece: Girls will just wanna have fun in this deliciously loony, mixed print outfit. Duo Inc. (Robin Wicher) Tel: 212 354-2371 E-mail: Info@duokids.com
Originally published October 26, 2010
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