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ENK Children's Club: Established Lines Present for Fall 2009 - Part IV
Pea Soup for Kids Designers: Marcy Cohen; Lori Rockoff Wholesale: $3.25 - $23 Sizes: Layette, infant, toddler, boys, girls Standouts: The 'Hot Dots' Collection which is new this season and consists of their signature look (round felt pieces which are sewn onto pinch clips, barrettes, pony holders, and socks.
FYI: Marcy and Lori are designing sisters who just launched a group of suede Kippot, called 'Chai Tops' which are embellished with flowers, peace signs, sports themes, and Jewish Stars. Tel: 847-317-9770 E-mail: peasoup@sbcglobal.net
Meg Dana & Co. High quality, enchanting hair accessories, tutus, and yoga leotards Designer: Maggie Dana Wholesale: $4 - $75 Sizes: Infant - Pre teen Standouts: The hair clips and headbands adorned with silk flowers; the flower decorated chapeaus; the organza tutu dresses and skirts.
FYI: Regardless of the economy, there is no compromising on luxury for Ms. Dana who spares no expense for her clientele (she uses satin, French velvet, silk, fine tulle, and organza). It's all about accessories that make you "feel like a princess". She also feels very strongly about giving back, and because she wanted a job where she didn't have to leave her two children, all her employees are working moms who have the ability to bring their kids with them to the studio. Tel: 213-486-9827 E-mail: Maggie@megdana.com
Rock Star Baby An edgy line of pacifiers, bottles, and gift items with an undeniably Rock 'N Roll vibe Designer: Tico Torres Wholesale: $3 - $12 Ages: Infant/Toddler Standouts: The black and white Pirate, or red and white Heart and Wings scratch resistant dinnerware; the orthodontic pacifiers emblazoned with the pirate and hearts designs; the soother holders which attach pacifiers; the PC Bottles which are available in 6 different designs and have a round silicone bottle teat; the black rubber ducky.
FYI: Talk about the 'real deal' and being able to lay claim to being a full fledged rock 'n roll company: Tico is the drummer of Bon Jovi and he created the line for his son Hector. Black (the symbol of rock 'n roll) is the dominant color and even their rubber duck is black (and stamped with a white pirate). Too cool for words! Tel: 347-853-3707
Groovy Blueberry Comfortable, playable fashion for the whole family Designer: Amy Cohen Wholesale: $4 - $28 Sizes: Infant to adult Standouts: The tie dyed tanks, tees, one-pieces, bandanas, and women's yoga pants with matching tops; the extra large tapestries, which can be used as a table cloth (with the bandanas doing double duty as napkins).
FYI: Amy is a fine artist who studied painting at Cornell University. She and her husband Jonathan, who handles press for the company, have 4 children and the line is very family oriented. Every single piece is hand dyed. Tel: 645-256-0873 E-mail: amyblueberry@gmail.com jamesgirone.com/janismillsteinsales
Bows and Beaus Classic, traditional personalized baby gifts Designer: Becca Bryan Wholesale: $8 - $38 Sizes: Infant, toddler, girls 4 - 6X Standouts: The monogrammed pillows with contrasting trims; the candy striped cotton garment bag decorated with hot pink bows and contrasting Kelly green and white dot trim (this has a matching backpack and mini duffle bag); the pastel pink cotton kimono robe with breast monogram and striped ribbon trim.
FYI: Ms. Bryan specializes in classic, traditional monogrammed gifts (pillowcases, towels, robes, bibs, and burp cloths) and her motto is "Personalizing your world". Tel: 703-815-6721 E-mail: beccarep@yahoo.com
Sweet Dream Tees Artistic, hand made t-shirts, one-pieces, and sweatshirts Designer: Deborah Wardell Wholesale: $24 - $60 Ages: Newborn to adult Standouts: The slogan t-shirts emblazoned with authentic Swarovski crystals and decorated with lush, tattoo inspired 'rebelliously sexy' artwork (best sellers are "Donuts" and "The Fairest of them All").
FYI: Instead of giving her teenage daughter permission to get a tattoo, the artistic and talented Ms. Wardell suggested wearing a tattoo emblazoned tee instead (which was designed by mom of course)…and the line was born. Among her celebrity fans and loyal customers are Sharon Stone, Jessica Alba, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith (who ordered matching long-sleeved 'My Love" versions) and P. Diddy, whose little daughters wear the 'Daddy's Girl' emblazoned tee (what else!). By the way, giving back and being politically involved, is something very important to Ms. Wardell who also created a special design in honor of Nelson Mandela's Aids Fundraiser. Tel: 778-773-6594 E-mail: info@sweetdreamtees.com
Oots! Food related necessities and products for babies and kids with a Dutch sense of design Designer: Godfried Konings Wholesale: $9 - $22.50 Sizes: Infantwear, layette Standouts: The 100% protective baby bibs with sleeves printed with the 'Flying Egg' design (with melamine dishes to match); the new line of polypropylene lunch boxes which have their own contoured place for a bottle, available in three eye catching colors
FYI: The name Oots! is Dutch for "Oops!" and Arian Roefs, one of the principals, admitted the idea for the company was originally her mother's; the bibs with sleeves are considered to be the Ultimate Bib since they offer more protection than any others in the marketplace. Tel: 505-989-7707 E-mail: arian@madebyoots.com
Originally published April 30, 2009
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