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Children's Club Fall 2008: The Establishment in March - Part II
ELEGANT BABY The premier one-stop shop for high end baby gifts and accessories Sizes: Layette, infant Wholesale: $9 - $60 Standouts: The brand new this season 'Nest Collection' which is offered in three patterns (floral, houndstooth, stripe); the 'Hugs, Kisses, Giggles' gift sets; the statement making metallic (silver and gold) diaper bags which are oversized and feature pockets galore; soap dish sets; "I Love Grandma", "I Love Grandpa" sets (comprised of one cap, one T-shirt, and pants).
FYI: The company is known for their signature presentation (their colors, graphics, patterns, packaging, and displays are always eye catching) and for their wonderful assortment which is "cool, inexpensive, fun"; their 'squirties' are still their "best sellers". They sell worldwide to the finest stores and boutiques. NY Rep: Tel: 212-239-4660 E-mail: janisales@aol.com jamesgirone.com/janismillsteinsales
VINCENT Fun, fashionable, and functional footwear Designers: Thomas Elbaim, Peter Osterman Wholesale: $10 - $45 Sizes: Infant - toddler, girls 4 - 6X, girls 7 - 14, boys 4 - 7 Standouts: The soccer inspired patent leather or leather Velcro closure shoe; the patent Sabrina 'mouse'; the quilted hi tops (gold, silver, red); the all leather perforated sneaker sandal; the sporty open toed sandal, the pre walker booties lined in faux fur.
FYI: Their motto is, "A big step for small feet" and there is always a 'little twist to everything'; all the styles are named after boys and girls. Tel: 877-816-2368 company profile: jamesgirone.com/vincent
LE BIG High fashion for the legs Designer: Anke Goossens Wholesale: $3.50 - $16 Sizes: Infant, toddler, girls 4 - 6X, girls 7 - 14, Pre teen, boys 4 - 7, boys 8 - 20 Standouts: The 'anti-slippery' sock for baby; the 'diamond' (argyle) patterned footless tights; 'striped flower' tight (a mix of both patterns); the 'Pipi' color blocked footless tights in combinations of army green, chocolate brown, and powder gray; the 'sporty' footless tights with racing striped sides; the graphic and mod 'rainbow' knee high; 'pompom' knee- high
FYI: In business since the late 70's, this Amsterdam-based company abides by fair trade rules and regulations and is known for their novelty socks and tights which are graphic and highly textural; they use 80% organic cotton (mixed with 15% nylon and 5% elastic) for almost all their products. They have partnered with an organization, made-by.org (www.made-by.org), a Dutch group that lobbies for 'transparency' in the fashion industry. Tel: 212-594-7714 E-mail: caroline@yokashowroom.com
FOUR PEAS Backpacks, lunch bags, and messenger bags for the entire family Designer: Casey Baca Wholesale: $9 - $21.50 Ages: 1 - adult Standouts: The toddler/ school backpacks and lunch bags printed in Polka Dot, Funky Monkey, Funkier Money, and Sharky; The Biker and Rocker messenger bags.
FYI: Though Ms. Baca (the mother of four, hence the name 'Four Peas) has been in business since 2005, this is her first Children's Club. Her mottos are, "Cool stuff for hip kids" and "Who knew kids bags could look this good!" Tel: 866-487-6500, 312-213-7479 E-mail: caseybaca@fourpeasonline.com
CAROLYN FORSMAN Conversation piece jewelry Designer: Carolyn Forsman Wholesale: 40 cents - $20 Sizes: Girls 4 - 6x, girls 7 - 14, pre-teen Standouts: The watch rings available in 7 colors, the peace necklaces and dime sized peace signs, which come in their own black see thru pouch, the stackable black and white animal printed flexible steel bracelets, the oversized statement making pearl necklaces.
FYI: At the recent Children's Club, one savvy teenager (the daughter of an exhibitor), kept returning to Ms. Forsman's booth to buy more and more of the black and white flexible steel bracelets (by now she probably has enough to fill up her entire arm). Tel: 800-442-7621 E-mail: hello@carolynforsman.com
MILK & HONEY Surf oriented children's clothes, accessories, and gift items Designer: Nichole Horiuchi Wholesale: $7 -$32 Sizes: Infant, toddler, girls 4 - 6X, boys 4 - 7 Standouts: The new style kimono tee and legging; the new line of hand done silk screens (with patterns ranging from hibiscus and butterfly, to seagulls and scooter); the wide striped tee and thick cord pants; the floral printed 'Happy Daze' bib front blouse with matching skirt; the blanket gift sets which are packaged in clear plastic and embroidered with a monkey, little rider wagon, tweetie bird, sweet pea.
FYI: The company was founded by Nichole Horiuchi in 1996 on the belief that there was a need in the market for hip children's apparel that emphasized a beach lifestyle; Ms. Horiuchi resides in Orange County (Huntington Beach, California) and is inspired by her surroundings and environment on a daily basis. Tel: 714-847-6844 E-mail: nicmilknhoney@hotmail.com
LULU PRINCESS Fashion jewelry for all ages Designer: Debbie Sandler Wholesale: $3.50 -$14 Sizes: Kids, tween, preteen, teens, women Standouts: The stretch ankle bracelets (with charms or bejeweled); the wide assortment of necklaces (baseball bottle caps, peace signs, crowns).
FYI: Ms. Sandler has been in business for about 4 years, but admits she is still "evolving"; she prides herself on her unusual assortment and variety, which changes "often"; her motto is "tomorrow's trends today". Tel: 732-761-3904 E-mail: deb4luluprincess@yahoo.com
Originally published April 12, 2008
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