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Children's Club Spring/Summer 2006: New Exhibitors
The English Roses This one-year-old division of Kidorable is a licensed collection of coordinating raincoats, boots, and umbrellas for little girls based on Madonna's book, "The English Roses". Sizes: 2T- 11, 12 Wholesale: $9.50 - $24.50 Designer: Liping Yang (with a little 'help' from Madonna) Standouts: There are only three different prints offered (polka dot, check, and floral) so they're all standouts!
FYI: It was Madonna's daughter, Lourdes, who initially brought the company, Kidorable, to the attention of Mama Madonna and the famed star worked closely with the company's designer, Liping. 6801 West Howard Niles, Illinois 60714 Tel: 800-422-9516 E-mail: sales@kidorable.com
Michael Kors Kids A well edited collection of designer footwear for little girls. Designer: Michael Kors Sizes: 11- 5, 6 years to 11 Wholesale: $21.50 - $31.50 Standouts: The metallic leather sandals and the rhinestone trimmed thongs.
FYI: A division of Synclaire Brands, Inc., the company is a licensee of Michael Kors. Spring is their very first collection and everything bears the unmistakable stamp of one of New York's (and the world's) most influential designers who is known for casual luxury. 25 Newbridge Road, Ste. 405 Hicksville, NY 11801 Tel: 516-714- 6616 E-mail: AFeigenson@MichaelKorsKids.com
Baby Star A baby apparel and accessories company located in Portland, Oregon. Designer: Dana Johnson Wholesale: $5 - $90 Standouts: The bibs and blankets done in graphic and eye catching patterns ranging from cherries to oversized dots.
FYI: The designer, who has a background in advertising, is very aware of the way everything looks and is proud to say that she creates products for "design savvy parents and texture loving children." Her motto is, "A baby star is born everyday". 799 SW 48th Drive Portland, Oregon 97221 Tel: 503-939-9488 E-mail: dana@babystar.com
Acting Out Musical Dress Up Accessories, dress-up, gift items, toys for little girls. Designers: Andrea Nasstrom, Anna Hazard Wholesale: $4 - $17 Sizes: Toddler, girls 4 - 6x Standouts: The Musical Princess Skirt made of multi layers of white tulle lined in itch free satin and decorated with fuchsia sequined flowers; the Musical Hula Skirt made of salmon colored simulated grass and comes with a matching floral lei.
FYI: The two designers became good friends through the friendship of their children - (who were also the inspiration behind this whimsical collection). The boas light up and the dresses and skirts play music, including classics like "Swan Lake" and "The Nutcracker Suite" and you can actually hear the music by clicking on their website, www.actingoutdressup.com. P.O. Box 2205 Ocean, New Jersey, 07712 Tel: 732-643-1203 E-mail: andrea@actingoutdressup.com
Harmony Baby Visually elegant 16-tone Harmony Ball chiming silver, gold, or black rattles. Wholesale: $24 - $78 Standouts: It's hard to single out just one design from among this tightly edited collection of single and double sphered rattles - some of which have elongated handles, barbell handles, or loop handles. They are all exquisite and can do double duty as objets d'art. (Talk about the ultimate in form AND function!)
FYI: Distributed by Are/Aware, each rattle is crafted in German silver - some have 14k gold overlays, some have hematite overlays. They are visually arresting, smooth to the touch, and create an ethereal, soothing sound. Each one is packaged in a satin-lined black velvet pouch, making it a perfect gift. Are/Aware 232 Neilston Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 Tel: 800-783-5683 Email: jimmy@areaware.com
Salvor A unique collection of bibs, T-shirts, one-pieces, and pillows hand screened with sepia toned vintage images in a dizzying assortment of animals, birds, and wildlife (including dogs, cats, falcons, owls, leopards, squirrels, bears, gorillas, zebras, wolves, deer, eagles). Designer: Ross Menuez Wholesale: $4- $42 Standouts: The almost eerily real life looking pillows which not only boast images of animals but are shaped like the animals. My personal favorites are the leopard and gorilla.
FYI: The famed fashion photographer Bruce Weber recently commissioned Ross Menuez to do some pillows for him with images of his dogs (he provided the pictures, natch!). The designer has a varied background which includes industrial and product design (he designed many items for Conrans in London). The name 'Salvor' is Icelandic and is the middle name of his daughter (mom is Icelandic). Mr. Menuez will be opening up a shop in Soho on November 15th (95 Spring Street, 212-226-5155). Are/Aware 232 Neilston Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 Tel: 800-783-5683 Email: jimmy@areaware.com
Myself Belts A collection of belts that is made for kids to fasten themselves. Designer: Danielle Eason, Talia Goldfarb Wholesale: $6 - $7 Sizes: Geared for ages 2-6, the belts are sized from xs to xl (29 lbs. to about 48 lbs.) Standouts: The pink metallic "Heart" cut out with a sparkle keeper and the blue denim "Firetruck".
FYI: The designers happen to be sisters who just won the I-Parenting Media Award for Best Products 2005, and count celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker and Cindy Crawford among their satisfied customers. The company was built on a need and that is what fuels their creativity. In the plans is a collection for adults (which will help those who have difficulty fastening belts by themselves). 6614 Clayton Road, Suite 312 St. Louis, Missouri 63117 Tel: 314-863-2358 E-mail: talia@myselfbelts.com
Penelope Peapod Small, self contained, carry-along toys for little girls who are into fun and fashion. Designer: Shelagh Herzog Wholesale: $19.99 including the doll Standouts: The green and white gingham "Palm Beach" trimmed with pink, and the vibrant, graphic Pucci-esque "Soho" version.
FYI: Depending on its configuration, Penelope Peapod is a doll in a bassinet, a doll in a playpen, or a sweet and stylish handbag (perfect for little girls between the ages of 3 and 8). Though the bags without the dolls, (which look like beautiful wicker bags) can easily be carried by women of all ages. 233 East 18th Street New York, N.Y. 10003 Tel: 212-475-7113 E-mail: shelagh@penelopepeapod.com
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