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Immediates and Early Fall '05 Fashion Report At the fall and immediates 2005 ENK Children's Club show held on January 9-11, designers offered buyers a smorgasbord of style. For stores catering to classic looks, there are enough fine knits and simply designed wools to keep all of Connecticut high. Funky and cutting edge? T-shirts rock with tie-dyes and sparkles, and luxurious separates with an urban vibe are plenty. Vintage inspired dresses and loungewear will add a note of sweet sophistication to any girls' store. Designers exhibited shoes that the Sex and the City quartet would kill for. The one style missing - hip hop. Say good-bye to T-shirts that could cover an elephant and pants with crotches that scrape the ground. Hold back the tears.
LAYETTE BEES & DRAGONS DESIGNER: Sophie Maarek Sizes: Layette-7; Wholesale prices: contact manufacturer Bees & Dragons is known for deliciously soft cotton knitwear for infants in irresistible prints. Outstanding Pieces: You can dress a babe in camouflage, but you'll only make them cuter. 117 West Ninth St., Suite 815 Los Angeles, CA 90015 Tel: 213-489-3050 E-mail: info@beesanddragons.com
SPORTSWEAR MARION DESIGNER: Marion di Rossi Sizes: 2-16; Wholesale prices: $49-$67 Impeccable, classically tailored garments define the Italian collections under the Bella Rose umbrella. Outstanding Pieces: Top the soft, flared wool pants with the abbreviated cashmere sweater and a girl has an effortlessly elegant outfit. Bella Rose Imports 131 W.33rd Street, Ste. 1701 New York, NY 10001 Tel: 718-302-3810 E-mail: bellaroseimports@aol.com www.jamesgirone.com/bellaroseimports
IKKS DESIGNER: IKKS design team Sizes: Layette to Junior; Wholesale prices: Contact manufacturer I admire this collection for the designers' imagination and the fearless way outfits are displayed at the show. Outstanding Pieces: Faux fur vest over layers of T-shirts and knits? Why not. Faux leopard sneakers. Oui. Group Zannier U.S.A. 131 West 33rd Street, Suite 1003 NYC, NY 10001 Tel: 212-279-7672
LE FROMAGE ET L'ORANGE DESIGNER: Sachin Batra Sizes: 2-10; Wholesale prices: $16-$42 Freshly colored coordinated groups with innovative fabrics make this collection a standout. Outstanding Piece: Batra puts a new spin on denim with this gently shaped jacket embroidered with off white flowers and leaves. It works with anything in a girl's closet. 458 Rockrimmon Rd. Stamford, CT 06903 Tel: 203-329-0719 E-mail: info@fromage-lorange.com
TINA NEUMANN DESIGNER: Tina Neumann Sizes: 2-16; Wholesale prices: Contact manufacturer Trendy sportswear for kids with a taste for the good life. Outstanding Pieces: The jacket is fashioned from pearlized leather, the T-shirt has the kind of cartoon imagery girls love, and a short, pleated velveteen skirt adds richness to the look. Natalie and Friends 131 West 33rd Street, Suite 210 NYC, NY 10001 Tel: 212-947-2995 E-mail: natnfrnds@aol.com
PAJAMAS CLAESEN'S USA DESIGNER: Debora Blaauw Sizes: NB-14; Wholesale prices: $5-$30 Claesen's specializes in luxurious pajamas, robes and underwear too pretty to hide beneath clothing. Outstanding Pieces: The soft, pale blue pajamas with the cocoa colored stripe and matching robe would make an ideal gift for Lucy - and Ricky. 2000 Fearrington Village Center Pittsboro, NC 27312 Tel: 919-545-5730 E-mail: info@claesensusa.com
KNITWEAR MJK KNITS DESIGNER: Melissa Karetsky Sizes: infant-10; Wholesale prices: $40-$46 MJK offers simple turtle and crew neck sweaters that sometimes sport initials. This season, Karetsky shook things up with ponchos. Outstanding Piece: The poncho. No extra frills, just random horizontal stripes in unusual colors. 40 East 89th Street, Suite 17B NYC, NY 10128 Tel: 212-289-2626 Email: mjkknits@nyc.rr.com
TEA DESIGNER: Emily Meyer Sizes: XS-6; Prices: $4-$49 Modern, Asian inspired knits and an evolving sportswear collection keep this popular collection exciting. Outstanding Piece: Bold, mauve feathers float atop a warm cocoa colored tunic. A standout at the show. 1 Arkansas Street, Studio B San Francisco, CA 94107 Tel: 415-621-9400 E-mail: info@teacollection.com
MY BOY SAM DESIGNER: Shelley Hunt Sizes: Wholesale prices: $12.50-$39 Hunt's sense of humor is apparent in the sunny tones she favors and the whimsical quality of the animals that romp across her knits. Outstanding Pieces: A little boy can't have a bad day in the boxy sweater, with a happy puppy and the comfy corduroy pants. 131 W. 33rd St., Suite 601 New York, NY 10001 Tel: 212-967-2918 Email: mbsskivvy@aol.com
DRESSES CECECO DESIGNER: Daisy Lim Sizes: 6 months-6T; Wholesale prices: $32-$74 Lim works in a palette of creams and soft pinks as luscious as a puff of whipped cream atop strawberry ice cream.
Outstanding Pieces: The simple, A-line silk shantung dress meets its match with the two-tone silk coat. The ensemble screams good taste. 1 Bethany Rd., Bldg. 4, Suite 56 Hazlet, NJ 07730 Tel: 732-888-9988 E-mail: info@cececo.com
DONNA RICCO DESIGNER: Donna Ricco Sizes: 7-16; Wholesale prices: $27-$49 Dresses and suits for girls that prefer simplicity not frou-frou. Outstanding Pieces: The grass green velvet jacket and soft tweed skirt. Little details like the jacket's silk bow that emphasizes a slim waist and the flirty ruffle at the skirt's hem make the suit special enough for any not too formal occasion. 530 Seventh Ave., 11th fl. NYC, NY 10018 Tel: 212-997-7200, Ext. 202 E-mail: patrice_marcus@donnaricco.com
HELENA & HARRY IV CO. DESIGNERS: Susan Ingram and Heidi Black Sizes: 12 months-16; Wholesale prices: $59-$239 Buyers look to the Helena & Harry collection when the need fine, feminine dresses and coats. Outstanding Pieces: Men's wear plaids are the "it" pattern for fall. To soften their edge, the designers use the cloth for a flirty dress with ruffles. Over it, the rose colored coat with buttery brown fur collar and cuffs is fit for a princess. 4949 Beeman Ave. Dallas, TX 75223 Tel: 214-828-1660 E-mail: helenaco@helenaco.com
OUTERWEAR CORKY & COMPANY DESIGNERS: Kim Macomber, Marisol Martinez and Jennifer Lyons Sizes: NB-14; Wholesale prices: $25-$99 If you're looking for faux fur in great colors, wild animal prints, fleece and wonderfully appliquéd outerwear, you've found the right collection.
Outstanding Pieces: My two favorites: The shaggy green, horizontally striped faux fur has a rock star vibe. The fuzzy, autumnal toned puffs, lined in a cozy, deep orange fleece is meant for skating rinks and long strolls hand-in-hand with mom. 104 Anawan Street Fall River, MA 02721 Tel: 508-676-3207 E-mail: sales@corkyandcompany.com
GUSTI MAGI DESIGNER: Serge Tessier Sizes: 2-10; Wholesale prices: $15-$45 (includes hat) Gusti Magi is out of Canada, so they know how to manufacture a warm coat that's attractive too. Outstanding Piece: The outside of this long coat is made of a unique synthetic suede that feels like velvet colored in the prettiest leaf green that's incised with animal shapes. There's a lining inside that snaps out, making this piece the warmest, most practical coat at the show. 9400 St-Laurent, Suite 400 Montreal, Quebec H2N 1P3 Canada Tel: 1-800-889-6244 / 514-387-2228 E-mail: collection.magi@qc.aira.com
T-SHIRTS FUNKY KIDS DESIGNER: Shivani Arora Sizes: 4-14; Wholesale prices: $14-$15 I've seen enough tie-dyed items to last a lifetime. Funky Kids are different. Outstanding Piece: The T-shirt with the tie-dyed motif centered on the front outlined in sparkles. Just enough glitz to nudge the look out of Woodstock. P.O. Box 1773 2018 Great Trail Drive Wooster, OH 44691 Tel: 888-77-FUNKY (38659) / 330-263-5053 E-mail: walia@funky-kids.com
TEEOLOGY DESIGNER: Erica Zohar Sizes: 2-16; Wholesale prices: $13-$20 After tie-dye what do you do for an encore? Teeology's splatter print answers the question. Outstanding Piece: Dabs and splatters in fresh colors. Jackson Pollack would approve. 1642 Westwood Blvd., Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA 90024 Tel: 310-441-8345 E-mail: teeology@gmail.com
HAIR ACCESSORIES ANDREA'S BEAU DESIGNER: Andrea Chafetz Wholesale prices: $6-$10 Gorgeous hair accessories and now bags. Get on line. Outstanding Pieces: The sporty bags with the preppy whales, turtles and tennis rackets are as tasteful as her hair accessories and lots of fun, too. 5105 Chevy Chase Parkway, NW, Suite 300 Washington, D.C. 20008 Tel: 202-966-7004 E-mail: info@andreasbeau.com
WALLFLOWER DESIGNS DESIGNER: Faigie Brecher Wholesale prices: $8-$14 Brecher's booth is as refreshing as a flowering spring garden. Outstanding Pieces: The exotic, sparkling blooms on Brecher's clips look like something Gaugin's Tahitian beauties would wear in their hair. 2 Laurel Ave. Clifton, NJ 07012 Tel: 973-472-9473 E-mail: aaron@wfdesigns.com
FOOTWEAR PAZITOS DESIGNER: Letty De Paz Sizes: NB-4; Wholesale prices: $16-$40 Kids can always wear neutral toned shoes, but in a season drenched with color, why should they? Outstanding Pieces: The charcoal boot edged in pink with the flowers blooming, and the pink patent leather shoes with the faux horse hair tongue. Don't be surprised when you're blamed for turning your kid into a shoe fanatic. 7921 Canoga Ave., Suite E Canoga Park, CA 91304 Tel: 818-710-6582 E-mail: letty@pazitosinc.com
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