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Spring/Summer 2011 Children's Club: Familiarity Breeds Good Looks - Boyswear, Swimwear, Knitwear 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.
BOYS' COLLECTIONS:
Homebase: Chantilly, VI DESIGNER: Danielle Nestor Sizes: 2T to 20; Wholesale prices: $8-$45 Nestor's collection takes off this season with bomber-style nylon jackets, cargo pants and funky, aviation-themed tees. Pops of bright color enliven a palette of rich neutral tones.  Outstanding Pieces: Boys won't need wings to soar in these easy-to-wear, hip separates.
Tel: 703 378-1420 Ext. 118 E-mail: Kidsales@alphaindustries.com
Homebase: Brooklyn, NY DESIGNER: Lorraine Le Tac Sizes for new layette collection: 3 to 12 months; Wholesale prices: $15-$28; organic cotton Le Tac introduced a new collection of organic layette wear with a touch of retro sensibility.  Outstanding Pieces: Ultra soft pieces and that gray, cream and orange coloration is sophisticated.
Tel: 702 686-0155 E-mail: Lorraine@bobinette.com
Homebase: Cedar Grove, NJ DESIGNER: Spencer Sujjaporamest Sizes: 2 to 8 years; Wholesale prices: $17-$40 What's Sujjaporamest up to for spring? Lots of washes, layered appliqués, edgy graphics and cool camo pants.  Outstanding Piece: The designer chooses flocking for the faux tie and pockets, lending a deliciously kitsch quality to the tee.
Tel: 917 656-0270 E-mail: Spencers@kapital-k.com
Homebase: Vancouver, WA DESIGNER: Melissa Nash Sizes: 6 months to 8 years; Wholesale prices: $9-$30 Nash continues to work the Rockabilly, grease monkey, James Dean vibe with richly colored plaids, Western-styled shirts, and "don't-mess-with-me" pinstripes.  Outstanding Pieces: New adjustable suspenders hold up the Mob Shorts and add another layer of cool to the works.
Tel: 360 696-9744 E-mail: Admin@knuckleheadclothing.com
Homebase: Philadelphia, PA DESIGNER: Christine Johnston Sizes: 6 months to 10 years; Wholesale prices: $14-$30 For spring, Johnston offers great plaid shirts, simple polos, lean shorts and pants, and a classic palette of sky blue, tomato and navy.  Outstanding Pieces: The tee bugs me (in a good way) and the shirt and shorts are all about clean tailoring.
Tel: 215 462-1177 E-mail: Info@wonderboyclothing.com
Homebase: Edgewater, NJ DESIGNERS: Sehee Kim and Erie Change Sizes: 6 months to 8 years; Wholesale prices: $18-$29 Floatimini's swimsuits are sweet not sexy with a Seventies' feeling.  Outstanding Piece: That red trim makes the sky blue pop on this frill-friendly style.
Tel: 201 618-4406 E-mail: Info@floatimini.com
Homebase: Watervliet, NY DESIGNERS: Mary and Elizabeth Naples Sizes: 12 months to 14 years; Wholesale pries: $16-$26 The creative juices are flowing at M.N. Bird Co. They've dyed their suits vibrant shades and added creative flourishes like moveable floral appliqués on shoulder straps. Cute!  Outstanding Pieces: It's amazing what a squeeze of lime can do.
Tel: 518 273-2826 E-mail: Info@mnbird.com
Homebase: Miami, FL DESIGNER: Deborah Soriano Sizes for dresses: 4 to 16 years; Wholesale prices: $39-$49 To her collection trend-forward swimsuits, Soriano has added dresses that go from beach to dinner. 
Outstanding Pieces: These elegant, body-conscious, jewel-tones dresses can be worn over coordinating swimsuits or alone for a sophisticated outing.
Tel: 305 931-4196 E-mail: Submarineswim@aol.com
ARTWALK Homebase: New Milford, CT DESIGNER: Shelley Hunt Sizes: 6 months to 4T; Wholesale prices for apparel: $11-$34, blankets: $50 For spring, Hunt utilizes a palette of fresh mid-tones to color her menagerie of happy creatures. 
Outstanding Pieces: You won't find a better draw for gift-givers than Hunt's Junglemania and Argyle Dog sets. The workmanship is impeccable and the animals are hard to resist.
Tel: 860 210-0005 E-mail: Mbsskivvy@aol.com
Originally published October 30, 2010
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