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Children's Club Fall 2008: March Newcomers - Part II
PEDIPED FLEX Pediped Footwear's new line of larger, exceptionally soft, super flexible rubber-soled footwear Designer: Angela Edgeworth Sizes: 6 - 12 Wholesale: $19 - $28 Standouts: The zip front leather bootie, the nubuck ankle straps with floral embroidery (their best sellers); the Mary Jane in rust or black patent leather
FYI: Each shoe is sold with an additional insole which can be removed as the child grows, giving him/her another size; shock absorbing cushions on each heel protect against impact and stabilizes pressure throughout the foot. The product was awarded the APMA 'Seal of Acceptance' for its beneficial attributes. Tel: 800-880-1245 E-mail: customerservice@pediped.com
ORGANIC COTTONTAIL Organic, eco friendly, baby accessories, gift items, clothing Designer: Susan Mussaffi Sizes: 0 - 12, Infant Wholesale: $5.75 - $65 Standouts: The hand made, hand woven gift boxes made from wild cut grass (like the pea pod stuffed inside with a take-me-home outfit); the hand embroidered organic pima cotton sweaters, shirts, pants, booties.
FYI: Susan is a mom of four who had been a VP at Morgan Stanley for 10 years prior to starting her own company; her next product line will be bedding which she will launch in spring 2009. Tel: 646-248-1234 E-mail: info@organiccottontail.com
HEMPLES BY MP High quality knitted hats, scarves, gloves, and mittens Wholesale: $14 - $23 Ages: Baby to adult Standouts: The 3-piece sets: floral embroidered green, pink, brown, red scarf with red and green tassel, earflap cap with red tassels, and double-layered glove (which has the appearance of a hand warmer); the infant sized gray, brown, blue white striped scarf, mitten, and earflap cap; the assorted hats (many of which are striped or printed in florals or classic Nordic patterns)
FYI: This is a new division of MP Socks and Tights, the well established European brand, known for their high quality socks, hosiery, and knee socks. Another new addition to the company is the collection of micro fiber tights, leggings, and knee socks sized from baby to adult (which their customers have long been asking for). Tel: 954-423-1166 E-mail: dutchpb@comcast.net
ARISTABRAT "Jet Set" accessories, gift ideas, and ready to wear for the 'celebu-tot' and fashionista in training. Designer: Bouavanh Wholesale: $60 -$85 Sizes: Infant, Toddler, Girls 4 - 6X, PreTeen, Boys 4 - 7, Boys 8 - 20 Standouts: The Swarovski encrusted pacifiers, nail clippers, and rattles
FYI: The unabashedly over the top, luxurious yet practical collection of accessories can count many celebrities (Tory Spelling, Jennifer Lopez, and P. Diddy) as loyal fans; they have already received a great deal of publicity as of late and were recently featured in "People", "Elle", and "Vogue Japan". Their motto is, "For the haves and have mores". Tel: 770-205-2667 E-Mail: info@aristabrat.com
HARAJUKU LOVERS FOOTWEAR Spirited, colorful, well-priced fashion accessories, stationery, and clothing designed by Gwen Stefani. Designer: Gwen Stefani Wholesale: $15- $27 Sizes: Infant, Toddler, Girls 4 - 6X, Girls 7 - 14, Boys 4 - 7, Boys 7 - 14 Standouts: The collection of exuberantly colorful, graphically patterned slip on or lace up canvas shoes for both boys and girls which is brand new this season.
FYI: The inspiration for the line came from Gwen's first trip to Japan in 1996 where she was struck by the colorful, self expressive, and fabulous individual style of the Japanese youth. Tel: 213-488-0090 E-Mail: tiffany@smallshopshowroom.com
Originally published April 7, 2008
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