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Children's Club Spring 2006: The Establishment
BEARY BASICS Accessories, bath accessories, blankets/quilts, diaper bags, infant wear, and robes with an emphasis on whimsical pattern mixes. Sizes: Layette, Toddler, Girls 4 -14 Wholesale: $14 - $22 Designer: Stephanie Roehler Pytlinski Standouts: The group of whimsical and playful stripes, paisleys, and florals (which are often mixed together for maximum impact). This is exemplified by a striped and floral bubble romper, a floral halter top paired with a striped pant, and a romper.
FYI: Stephanie (the company's founder and designer) is proud to say that everything is made in the USA and she is also proud to use her married name (though Ms. Pytlinski jokingly admits that when she was first married, even her mother in law couldn't believe she really wanted to use her married name professionally!) 2 North Central Avenue Upland, California 91786- 5653 Tel: 909-920-6620 E-Mail: info@bearybasics.us
BABY CZ Accessories, coordinated woven sportswear, and layette, which define the idea of, "classic with a modern twist". Sizes: 3M - 8Y, infant, toddler Wholesale: $18 - $48 Designer: Carolina Zapf Standouts: The entire collection has a strong point of view with its crisp, clean lines, (nothing is over-designed, gimmicky or tricky), and speaks to a sense of the classic (but always done with a modern twist). The matching crisp cotton tunic tops ($23 - $28) which can be worn by little sister, brother, and mom as well, give new meaning to "All in the Family".
FYI: Designer and founder Carolina Zapf comes by her well honed, finely tuned aesthetic naturally as she was raised by style conscious parents and admitted she was influenced early on by her mother's "amazing sense of style" (her mom collected 60's and 70's haute couture). And good news if you (like me) would love to own the fabulously simple and elegant cotton caftan top she was wearing, with narrow white pants, on the first day of the Children's Club - it's available by special order ($40 wholesale) and she will be adding more 'mommy' styles for the next season. 211 Central Park West, Suite 9K New York, N.Y. 10024 Tel: 212 580-5190 E-Mail: cz@babycz.com
LUCY SYKES BABY Diaper bags, dresses, knitwear, special occasionwear, sweaters, tops/T-shirts, that are fashionable, classic, and traditional, yet decidedly unpretentious. Sizes: infant - 8Y, Boys and Girls Wholesale: $30 - $100 Designer: Lucy Sykes Standouts: The Liberty of London stripes and "reggae" print (done as a dress or as separates), and the group of 100% cotton printed "High Tees".
FYI: The British born, oft photographed and always chic and stylish Lucy Sykes, is a long time fashion magazine editor and considers her hubby Euan and their son, to be her muses. Ms. Sykes is launching her first women's collection for spring 2006 which will unveil in September during New York Fashion Week. 95 Horatio Street, Suite 233 New York, N.Y. 10014 Tel: 212-242-0860 E-Mail: alice@lucysykesbaby.com
A WISH COMES TRUE Dress up costumes, (leotards, tutus, and skirts), and accessories with plenty of attitude (not to mention a healthy dose of color, sparkle, and shine). Sizes: toddler, girls 4 - 6X, girls 7 - 14, boys 4 - 7 Designer: Betsy Skaroff Standouts: The pastel hued, frothy tulle skirted 'Musical tutus' and 'Baby Ballerinas'
FYI: In business for 8 years, their motto is, "Dreamy Dress-up for Kids" and the tutus and leotards are perfect for all those miniature fairy princesses and aspiring ballerinas out there. 2522 Pearl Buck Road Bristol, Pennsylvania 19007 Tel: 215-781-2000 E-Mail: wishweb@awishcometrue.com
TICKITTYBOO Coordinates, dresses, pants, sleepwear, special occasionwear, tops/T-shirts, that are recognized and known for its trademark attention to quirky, imaginative detail. Sizes: Toddler, girls 4 - 6X, girls 7 - 14 Wholesale: $3 (accessories) - $68 (coats) Designer: Julia Cook Standouts: The spring coats, which include a laminated photoreal "ice cream" raincoat (which will surely make everyone wish for rain), and a pink coat with handstitching and 3-D flowers "growing up from the hem".
FYI: The British born Ms. Cook lived in Holland for 7 years and was head designer for Oilily and Kiebekboe. The motto of the company is "Let your imagination run wild in" Tickittyboo. 617 North Doheny Drive, Suite 102 Beverly Hills, California 90210 Tel: 310 858 8636 E-Mail: info@ollypopimports.com
EYESPY BABY Colorful, graphic, and whimsically patterned knitwear, dresses, pants, sweaters, tops/T-shirts, with a decidedly sportswear/athletic feeling. Sizes: Infant (3-6m, 9-12m, 12-18m), toddler (2T, 3T, 4T) Wholesale: $22 - $45 Designer: Rowan Mestecky Standouts: The cherry printed knitted dress and striped knickers; the strawberry printed tee; and the sailboat printed shorts.
FYI: The attention to detail is noteworthy and active sportswear touches are seen throughout (exemplified in the liberal use of drawstring sweatpants, hooded sweatshirts, and elbow patches on striped pullovers). 402 West 44th street, Suite 3B New York, N.Y. 10036 Tel: 917-533-7697 E-Mail: info@eyespybaby.com
FUNKY KIDS Denim/jeans, dresses, knitwear, pants, tops/T-shirts with an international, global flavor. Sizes: Infant, toddler, girls 4 - 6X, girls 7 - 14, Preteen Wholesale: Tops $7.50 to $20; Skirts $10 to $25 Standouts: The knee length printed skirts with sequin work all over; the hand beaded knit tops, and the bold printed 'Dasaki' tops.
FYI: This division is an offshoot of Funky People and everything is made (and embroidered) in India. P.O. Box 1773 Wooster, Ohio 44691 Tel: 877-77-FUNKY; 888-773-8659 E-Mail: sales@funky-kids.com
JULIA BOUTIQUE Very traditional ("what you wore as a baby") French and Italian made baby accessories, gifts, baby bedding, blankets/quilts, Christening and Communion Wear, hats, infantwear, sleepwear, tops/T-shirts. Sizes: Layette, infant, toddler, girls 4 - 6X, girls 7 - 14, boys 4 - 7 Wholesale: $8 (for a pair of socks) to $300 (for a hand smocked, hand embroidered silk taffeta Christening gown). Designer: Julia Berger Standouts: The wide variety of bibs (most of which can be monogrammed); the sweet hand smocked, hand embroidered girls' dresses; 'nightwear' (sweet ruffled cap sleeved dresses with smocking and bow detail), and the crisp cotton gingham check boys' pajama sets.
FYI: Julia has an eponymous boutique in Greenwich, Connecticut (70 Arch Street, 203-422-2216), which sells her entire detail oriented, elegant and luxurious line. She started out as a purveyor of fine Italian made linens but has completely branched out, and even sells accessories and womenswear. Her exquisitely made, bespoke shirtings designed with a truly feminine fit, may well be the best on the planet! 70 Arch Street Greenwich, Connecticut, 06830 Tel: 203 422 2216 E-Mail: julia@juliaboutique.com
ROOM SEVEN Playful and whimsical baby accessories, baby bedding, pillows, blankets/quilts, sleepwear, coordinates, diaper bags, dresses, gift items, hats, infantwear, knitwear, outerwear Sizes: Infant, toddler, girls 4 - 8, boys 4 - 8 Wholesale: Dresses $22 to $55; Skirts $24 - $49; Pants $19 - $29; Blouses $13 - $29; T-shirts (with embroidery) $14-$23 Designer: Brecht Olsthoorn Standouts: The unique bedding and the colorful, individualistic suitcase.
FYI: Ms. Olsthoorn's parents founded Oilily in 1963 (her mother was pregnant with her and her twin sister at that time). In 1994 she realized her own creative talents and created Room Seven. Rachele Charles Inc. 1167 Eagles Nest Prescott, Arizona, 86303 Tel: 928-445-6540 E-Mail: info@room7usa.com
US ANGELS/LITTLE ANGELS Accessories, Christening and Communionwear, Dresses, special occasionwear marked by simplicity and classic styling. Sizes: Infant, toddler, girls 4 - 6X, girls 7 - 14 Wholesale: $48 - $100 Designers: Miriam Jacob, Norma Sawdy Standouts: The very full balloon skirted dress and the duo of corseted dresses with contrast red ties on the side.
FYI: US Angels first began with flower girl dresses and has evolved ever since. The company has had their items editorialized in fashion magazines (such as Vogue) and they have won the "Debi" Award (for manufacturer of the year for one-of-a-kind special occasion dresses). 850 South Broadway, Suite 1101 Los Angeles, California 90014 Tel: 213 624 4477 E-Mail: usangels@earthlink.net
CHINA DOLL SHOES Shoes and accessories for children, tweens, women. Sizes: Infant, toddler, girls 4 - 6x, girls 7 - 14, Preteen Wholesale: $14 - $22 Standouts: The pastel boucle tweed ballet slippers that are an homage to Coco.
FYI: In business for 4 years, they are now an international presence and have had a number of editorials in fashion glossies such as Teen Vogue and InStyle Magazine. The footwear makes up 90 percent of the company's sales. 812 North Vista Street Los Angeles, California 90046 Tel: 323-658-1001 E-Mail: dollofchina@aol.com
PETIT LETARTE Bikinis, cover-ups, and towels for toddlers - this is a division of Letarte Swimwear which is based on the island of Maui, Hawaii and known for mixing unlikely prints. Sizes: Toddler Designer: Lisa Letarte Cabrinha Standouts: The colorful sequined 'Hula' mini caftan tops and matching skirts.
FYI: Letarte was recently featured on seven pages of the highly coveted Sports Illustrated 2005 Swimsuit issue and was chosen to outfit Cameron Diaz for 'Charlie's Angels'. 2317 Black Rock Turnpike Fairfield, Connecticut 06825 Tel: 203 372 8301 E-Mail: letarteswimwear@optonline.net
LUCKY WANG 'East meets West' is the best way to describe this collection of gift items, infantwear, knitwear, pants, sweaters, tops/T-shirts. Sizes: Infant, toddler Wholesale: $8.50 - $36 Designer: Emily Wang Standouts: The gift packs containing the baby sized printed cotton wrap kimonos and booties, prepackaged in what could pass for a sushi take out box.
FYI: 'East Meets West' best sums up this collection that mixes Japanese fabrics and traditional Oriental silhouettes with those from the West (and is made in China). In addition to the shops that carry Lucky Wang nationwide, they also have two freestanding stores in downtown Manhattan (799 Broadway and 82 7th Avenue). 799 Broadway New York, N.Y. 10003 Tel: 212 353 2850 E-Mail: luckywang@mac.com
JEANINE JOHNSEN Dresses, hats, infantwear, pants, sleepwear, special occasionwear, sportswear, sweaters, swimwear which is classic, modern, and fashion forward. Sizes: 2T - 4T, 3m - 24m, girls 4 - 14, boys 4 - 14 Wholesale: $7 - $38 Designer: Jeanine Johnsen Standouts: The smocked dresses, the crisp and classic cotton
FYI: Jeanine founded the company in 1999 after the birth of her second daughter Lilly, when she realized there was a need for classically styled, well made, yet reasonably priced children's clothing. She travels extensively and attends the European fabric shows in order to track the trends. And she sources the Far East for the best fabrics at reasonable prices (Egyptian cotton is a favorite). 60 Alhambra Warwick, Rhode Island 02886 Tel: 401 738 1160 E-Mail: jjwestonem@aol.com
LE GUIGNOL (CLASSIC PREPPY) Fine Italian made traditional clothing for little girls and boys with a decidedly classic and preppy twist. Sizes: Layette, girls 4 - 6x, girls 7 - 14, boys 4 - 7 Wholesale: $6 - $50 Standouts: The unisex white ribbed cotton and nylon sweater jacket worn with navy cotton pant; the red and white or navy and white striped overall worn with the classic white polo.
FYI: Petit Sable is a corresponding collection for smaller sizes (3m - 6 years) Via G. Di Vittorio 55 Lemignano PR 1-43040, Italy Tel: 39-052-180-4557
MERCATORE Classic and traditional Christening and Communion Wear, dresses, special occasionwear. Sizes: Infant, toddler, girls 4 - 6X, girls 7 - 14 Wholesale: $53 - $91 Standouts: The bright red sundress with full skirt and smocked embroidered top, and the red/white smocked gingham dress (which has a matching doll's version).
118 Via Castillo Jupiter, Florida 33458 Tel: 561 746 9780 E-Mail: tatianastanek@bellsouth.net
MY VINTAGE BABY One-of-a-kind accessories, clothing, bibs, blankets/ quilts, layette made from recycled vintage fabrics and reworked into unique and modern designs. Sizes: Newborn to size 10 Wholesale: $14 - $60 Designer: Jessica Wiswall Standouts: The tiny, apron style sundress made from a mix of antique denim and vintage floral table cloth fabrics, and trimmed with Swarovski crystals; the chenille, satin, velvet, and leopard trimmed stroller blanket that would make for a perfect, special gift.
FYI: The company began in 2003 as a collection of vintage nursery décor and accessories. Spring 2006, which is considered to be the most 'fashion forward' is called, "It's a Girl Thing" and they will soon be launching an accessory line to complement their collections. 6875 Valley Brook Dr. Frisco, Texas 75035 Tel: 972-678-1698 E-Mail: sales@myvintagebaby.com
M.N. BIRD COMPANY Swimwear (bikinis, maillots, tankinis) that is colorful, happy, and eye-catching Sizes: Infant, toddler, girls 4 - 6x, girls 7 - 14, boys 4 - 7, boys 8 - 20 Wholesale: $20 - $23 Standouts: The wet look "sparkle dot" suit, the bikini with floral appliquéd straps, the "fruit salad" printed nylon and spandex maillot.
FYI: Everything is sewn in New York State Designer: Mary Naples, Elizabeth Naples 510 Third Avenue Watervliet, New York 12189 Tel: 877 782 0384 E-Mail: info@mnbird.com
PIF BY AYMERICH Unabashedly fashion forward, unapologetically "un- classic" colorful clothing and accessories for little girls. Sizes: From XS to XXL or age 4 to 16. The XXL size corresponds to a women's S or Petite. Designers: Margarita Aymerich Nolan, Nuria Aymerich Wholesale: $30s and up for tops, $40s and up for skirts, $50s and up for dresses. Standouts: The beaded paisley tank; the sequin embellished tie dye gypsy skirt, viscose floral cardigan with beaded appliqués.
FYI: The collection is known for its unorthodox fabric mixes and its trademark purposely mismatched looks, and is carried at such fashion forward haunts as Barneys New York and Fred Segal in Los Angeles. Pif means nose‚ in French. 90 Prince Street, New York, N.Y. 10012 Tel: 212 274 8515 E-Mail: aymerichLLC@msn.com, margaritanolan@msn.com
ELEGANT BABY Accessories, baby bedding, bath accessories, Christening and Communion wear, gift items, infantwear, knitwear, layette, sweaters. Sizes: Layette, infant Standouts: Speaking of the irresistible combination of form and function - the practical, beautifully packaged (very graphic and eye-catching) infant gift sets: The very colorful "Baby On The Go", "Mealtime Gift Set" ($9.50 wholesale); "36 Blocks in a Bag" ($9.50 wholesale), which contains 9 extra vowels, and each block has a letter, picture, and word; the "Piggy Banks" which come in a choice of 4 colors; "Baby Medical Kit" which has a medical spoon, nasal aspiration, plastic coated nail clipper, digital thermometer, water filled teether, comb and brush, ($9 wholesale) and "My Bottle Bank" ($9.50 wholesale) which has two 8 oz. bottles, comb, brush, bottle, juice cup, rattle, fork and spoon, teether, snack cup, tumbler cup.
FYI: The company was founded 40 years ago, ("with much labor and love"), and was originally named, Baby Needs. 605 Cameron Street, P.O. Box 2197 Burlington, North Carolina 27216 Tel: 336 227 6202 E-Mail: yateshooper@babneedsinc.com
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