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Established Collections at Fall 2008 Bubble - Part II
TODDLER AND UP (continued) LUNCHBOX Homebase: Studio City, CA DESIGNER: Liz Woodruff Sizes: Girls and boys 2 to 12 years; Wholesale prices: $13-$35 Lots of bold stripes and plaids, loose shapes and earthy, saturated tones for girls and boys.
Outstanding pieces: He'll get plenty of mileage from the plaid shirt and comfy pants; that handsome cotton twill vest is reversible too. Tel: 818-508-4299 E-mail: david@lunchboxgoods.com
SES PETITES MAINS TINY CHIC CLOTHING Homebase: San Francisco, CA DESIGNER: Beth Miles Sizes: Girls 12 months to 8 years; Wholesale prices: $26-$60 Another terrific collection from Miles. Lots of unique shapes, special jackets and a great Gibson Girl inspired blouse and dress design.
Outstanding piece: Three reasons to love this collection: The old fashioned design of the blouse that manages to look modern; the cut of the sailor pants; and the shape and fabric of the dirndl. Great silhouettes, wonderful colors, lovely textiles. What more do you want? Tel: 415-533-1695 E-mail: bethmiles@sespetitesmains.com
BOYS GEORGIE WORLD Homebase: El Segundo, CA DESIGNER: Bethany Herwegh Sizes: 2T to 12 years; Wholesale prices: $13-$25 This season, Herwegh's casual, retro beach boy pieces get a hit of nerd chic for good measure.
Outstanding piece: Mix those plaids and throw in the "Grandpa Sweater" and you've got great outfits at great prices. That sweater is $18. Tel: 310-245-4845 E-mail: Bethany@georgieworld.com
T-SHIRTS BUNNY AND BEE / LITTLE THIEVES Homebase: San Francisco, CA DESIGNERS: Jen Bright-Fathi and Faez Fathi Sizes: Girls and boys 3 months to 4T; Wholesale prices: $14-$22 The Fathi's Bunny and Bee and Little Thieves collections of one-pieces, tees and hoodies are printed with unique, 60's inspired graphics.
Outstanding pieces: The bear embellishing the tee and hoodie is childish yet not the least bit sweet. Tel: 415-312-2542 E-mail: jenb@bunnyandbee.com
FOOTWEAR UMI Homebase: Grafton, WI DESIGNER: The Umi design team Sizes: Pre-walkers to age 5; Wholesale prices: Contact manufacturer Umi offers lightweight, fine materials and craftsmanship, no-slip soles, great decorations and colors.
Outstanding pieces: The elfin shaped prewalkers cushion tiny feet. Girls will love the playful decorations on the Mary Janes. Tel: 262-376-1111 E-mail: mkohlenberg@umishoes.com
MISCELLANEOUS PUTUMAYO KIDS Homebase: New York, NY CONTACT: Mona Kayhan Retail price: $14.98
The songs on Putumayo's "African Dreamland" cd are culled from Cameroon to Cape Verde. The songs, by artists such as Lady Smith Black Mambozo, are calming, meditative, and, often, truly beautiful. Let kids listen to the music during play time and it will entertain as well as educate; liner notes in English, Spanish, French and Dutch accompany each disc so children can sing along. Before bed, the music will soothe them to sleep - well, here's hoping. Tel: 212-625-1400 E-mail: mona@putumayo.com
Originally published April 9, 2008
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