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Change Is Coming: A Fresh Start for 2010 - Part X
DRESS COLLECTIONS:
PEARS & BEARS / KAYCE HUGHES Homebase: Nashville, TN DESIGNER: Kayce Hughes Sizes: Girls NB to 14 years, boys 6 months to 7 years; Wholesale prices: $13-$58 There's always a little bit of June Cleever in Hughes' designs but the nostalgic touches are a wink to Cleever's era not a club over the head.
Outstanding pieces: Many designers worked the shirtwaist. Hughes' dress is charm all the way with a fresh bubble print, a tunic-like neckline, a flirty bow and wide skirt. It's perfect for a hot summer day. Tel: 615 354-5797 E-mail: Caroline@kaycehughes.com
THE COLLECTION BY SARA SARA Homebase: Los Angeles, CA DESIGNER: Amy Chang Sizes: 7 to 16 years; Wholesale prices: contact manufacturer It's full out glamour for The Collection. The shapes are flattering and body conscious without being sexy, and there are details galore: ruffles, beading, ruching, jeweled necklines, sequins, and some bold patterns as well.
Outstanding pieces: The faux leather jacket with the ruffle-trimmed neckline mixes feminine with masculine in the most appealing way. Toss it over the sequin spangled sheath and the outfit screams young starlet. Tel: 213 624-7311 E-mail: Wayneasap@gmail.com
US ANGELS Homebase: Los Angeles, CA DESIGNERS: Norma Sawdy and Judy Pokonosky Sizes: 7 to 16 years; Wholesale prices: Dresses $42-$47, coordinating coats $71-$75 Think of a glass of champagne in a fine crystal flute and you've got the feeling for the US Angels collection. The line is built around pale metallic shades of silver and beigey-gold so the dresses have a cool, shimmery elegance.
Outstanding pieces: One gorgeous, complexion flattering color and one gorgeous ornament. That's all the dress needs for maximum impact. It's stunning worn with the gold jacquard coat with a tiny petal pattern and a rich yet subtle metallic gleam. Tel: 213 624-4477 E-mail: Info@usangels.com
SWIMWEAR
SUBMARINE Homebase: Miami, FL DESIGNER: Deborah Soriano Sizes: 2 to 16 years; Wholesale prices for fall collection: $18-$76 What's hot in sportswear, dresswear, everywhere? Purple mixed with other pink-hued tones, animal prints, ruffles. Swimwear can be thought of as the haiku of the fashion design industry: current themes of the season boiled down into tiny, trend-driven items.
Outstanding pieces: Poetry in one line.
Tel: 305 931-4196 E-mail: Submarineswim@aol.com
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