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Spring/Summer 2011 Children's Club: Familiarity Breeds Good Looks - N-Z; Cotton Knits & T-Shirts 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: Irvine, CA DESIGNER: Adrienne Catrina Sizes: 6 months to 12 years; Wholesale prices: $14-$46 Life at the beach inspires Catrina's Spring/Summer 2011 collection. Think the beach in the early morning hours when the sky hasn't lit up and the only sounds are seagulls and the ebb and tide of the ocean.  Outstanding Pieces: Catrina may prefer quiet tones, but this pretty peach two-button cardigan and dotted Swiss tank proves she's not stuck in neutral. The deep gray washed twill shorts make the tops pop. Tel: 714 558-7751 E-mail: Info@neigeclothing.com
Homebase: New York, NY DESIGNER: Lisa Kanouse Sizes: 2 to 12 years; Wholesale prices: $14-$50; organic Pima cotton For spring Kanouse is big on jewel tones, interesting appliqués and frills.  Outstanding Piece: She's ready for the red carpet in this ruffled wonder. She'll be comfortable too: the dress is cotton Spandex mesh so there's plenty of give. Thread Showroom (Terra Fazzio) Tel: 212 801-2387 E-mail: Info@threadshowroom.com
Homebase: Hong Kong DESIGNER: Hilda Yim Sizes: 12 months to 8 years; Wholesale prices: $20-$33 Butterflies flutter on fabrics and knit goods for Siaomimi's spring line. Bring your net! 
Outstanding Pieces: Yim approaches her girls' group with a delicate hand. Her palette is dusty pastel tones sparked with a touch of silver. Boys looks are bolder with a dramatically colored plaids and funky heathered trousers. Yoka Showroom (Caroline Nagle) Tel: 212 594-7714 E-mail: Caroline@yokashowroom.com
Homebase: San Francisco, CA DESIGNER: Emily Meyer Sizes: Girls and boys NB to 12 years; Wholesale prices: $11.50-$36.50 The designer finds inspiration in the dusty earth tones of Catalonia, Spain, and the sun-washed beaches of California.  Outstanding Pieces: Meyer hits on a number of the season's trends - plaid; shirtwaist styling; rolled, tab-closed sleeves and pant legs - in these easy pieces for surfers and "surfistas." Tel: 415 321-2550 E-mail: Wholesale@teacollection.com
Homebase: San Francisco, CA DESIGNER: Tina Salibello Sizes: NB to 6 years; Wholesale prices: $14-$41 Salibello, usually one for tailored pieces with a modern twist, has tapped into her casual, playful side for spring.  Outstanding Pieces: The peach color, the big dots, the charming striped trim: a romper to go wild for. Add the little skirt and she goes from the beach to a casual dinner with the folks.  Suits are big for boys this season. This Gatsby inspired number with the bold plaid shirt is a winner! Tel: 415 821-9363 E-mail: Info@velvetandtweed.com
ADOOKA ORGANICS Homebase: Columbus, OH DESIGNER: Anne MacGilvray Sizes: Newborn to 6 years; Wholesale prices: $13-$29; Organic cotton MacGilvray travels to Woodstock with earthy palettes, shapes with subtle peasant styling and a back-to-the-sixties appliqué.  Outstanding Piece: The layette romper in a gorgeous shade of purple is enlivened by soft lime trim and a funky appliqué. Tel: 614 657-7248 E-mail: Info@adooka.com
Homebase: West Hollywood, CA DESIGNER: Shayna Samuels Sizes: 3 months to 12 years; Wholesale prices: $11.50-$18 Vintage graphics, bold tones and name-my-city tees are City Threads standards. For spring, they've added softer, sweeter pieces for girls.  Outstanding Pieces: Love to love ya', baby in this sparkle a-plenty tee. Tel: 213 612-3710 E-mail: Citythreads@aol.com
Homebase: Ambler, PA DESIGNER: Ali Herzog Sizes: 12 months to 4T; Wholesale prices: $10.50-$17.50; organic cotton It couldn't be clearer: Herzog's black and white collection is hot.  Outstanding Piece: The clean lines; bright, graphic color combination; and face-framing neckline make this an elegant choice for day into evening - or anytime - wear. Tel: 203 376-8714 E-mail: Sales@frenchybabyorganics.com
Homebase: San Francisco, CA DESIGNER: Kristen Pena Sizes: 3 months to 8 years; Wholesale prices: $14-$22 Pena's graphics are bold, modern and reference the animal world. Her color palettes are knockouts: Bright, clean teal; rich fuchsia, plum and gray for girls. Boys have three greens that I couldn't take my eyes off of: fresh azure, rich olive, and "outerspace" a dusty blue/green.  Outstanding Piece: The skateboard graphic wraps from front to back, and that color! Tel: 415 550-8545 E-mail: Kristen@glugcollection.com
Homebase: North Miami, FL DESIGNER: Julia Gordon Sizes: 6 months to 12 years; Wholesale prices: $17-$26 There's always a market for batik goods, especially if they're brightly colored and sport funky, kid-friendly motifs such as skulls, guitars and dinosaurs.  Outstanding Piece: So Sixties, and yet so fresh right now. Tel: 305 892-7733 E-mail: Info@hihobatik.com
Homebase: New York, NY DESIGNER: Sandra Stollar Sizes for Ambition: 6-14 years; Wholesale prices: $18-$22 Fans of Igloo Island cotton and silk knit sportswear now have more to love. Stollar has introduced Ambition, a line of body-conscious cotton and Spandex activewear in a palette of fresh brights and gray. Outstanding Pieces: The center panel on the bold Grafitti tank has just enough pattern and the color-blocking on the capris add dimension. Both pieces are cut beautifully so they don't bind, and look great on. Tel: 212 366-6800 E-mail: Sstollar@iglooisland.com
Homebase: Corona, CA DESIGNER: Anna Chiu Sizes: Girls and boys 3 months to 7 years; Wholesale prices: $8-$28 This trendy line of knit sportswear features photo-realist printing and, as its name suggests, "inked" designs.  Outstanding Pieces: If children have to have tattoos, Kids Ink's new line of underwear is the way to go. Tel: 949 233-0352 E-mail: Annac@kidsink.com
Homebase: Los Angeles, CA DESIGNERS: Megan Fox and Jeffeny Hughes Sizes: LA Made Mini NB to 18 months; Wholesale prices: $8-$21 Cotton knits that are very L.A.: a little edgy, a little sweet, a little rock 'n roll.  Outstanding Pieces: Interesting fabric placement and gathered detail at the waist turns a simple T-shirt dress into something special. Tel: 213 542-1152 E-mail: Stephenieh@lamade.net
Homebase: Orlando, FL DESIGNER: Natasha Levin Sizes: 3 months to 12 years; Wholesale prices: $12-$22 Rock 'n roll's Levin's thing; black's her color. Her pieces are sweet with a bit of an edge. 
Outstanding Pieces: Racecar drivers and the little girls who love them. Tel: 949 291-9137 E-mail: Sales@microclothing.com
Originally published October 28, 2010
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