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Children's Club: Established Collections Gear Up for Fall 2008 - Part I If the established collections at the January ENK Children's Club (January 6-8, 2008) are an indication of the styles to come, expect edgy fall lines with motorcycle inspired items and more than a soupçon of glamour.
INFANT AND UP: APPAMAN Homebase: New York, NY DESIGNER: Harald Husum Sizes: Girls and Boys NB to 8 years Husum keeps his collection evolving with sportswear offerings and, now, outerwear, but don't fret Appaman purists. He's still turning out hip T-shirts.
Outstanding pieces: Yes, that's the Coney Island "Cyclone" on the front of the blazing red "Henley" dress. Husum's a Brooklynite, so it's natural for him to mine the borough for inspiration. Tel: 212-460-5480 E-mail: info@appaman.com
BABY CZ BY CAROLINA ZAPF Homebase: New York, NY DESIGNER: Carolina Zapf Sizes: 3 months to 12 years When retailers want luxury cashmere, they turn to Baby CZ. Now, they can look forward to Zapf's luxurious sportswear and dresswear.
Outstanding pieces: For a designer who works in a less-is-more mode, this little silk charmeuse beauty is ruffle-licious. Tel: 212-580-5190 E-mail: db@babycz.com
CLAESEN'S USA Homebase: Brunswick, ME DESIGNER: The Claesen's design team Sizes: Girls Layette to 14, Boys Layette to 20 While you're stocking up on Claesen's wonderful underwear, check out their great sportswear and new knit pieces. The designers are always good for unique fabrications and color combinations.
Outstanding pieces: The traditional color choice to complement black and white is red. Here, the designer brightens the classic combination with bright coral, giving the look a fresh spin. The pants look like lace but they have the ease of a knit: they're eyelet knit.
Imagine a baby in this Swiss-style one-piece. Very cozy. Tel: 207-319-7599 E-mail: godutch@claesensusa.com
DIESEL KIDS Homebase: Molvena Vincenza, Italy DESIGNER: The Diesel design team Sizes: 3 months to 16 years Retailers can find innovative details and dye-washes as well as great fit in this denim friendly collection.
Outstanding pieces: The theme this season is Space Explorers. This jacket with its subtle silvery gleam and quilt detail is ideal for a walk on the moon. Tel: 212-755-9200
FEATHER BABY Homebase: New York, NY DESIGNER: Sude Dellinger Sizes: Girls NB to 4T, Boys NB to 24 months This elegant yet easy going collection keeps evolving with rich new tones and lush embroidery.
Outstanding pieces: This piece packs a wallop of detail: a color like the sky after a rain fall, delicate embroidery and pretty crocheted lace trim. The bloomers are the icing on the cupcake. Tel: 646-485-7314 E-mail: joe@featherbaby.com
FOURNIER Homebase: La Paz, Bolivia DESIGNER: Anabel Fournier Sizes: 3 months to 8 years Retailers turn to Fournier's line for her lovely, hand-knit, alpaca and silk sweater dressing. Her recent sportswear pieces reflect a similar aesthetic with soft colors, modern shapes with a single charming detail.
Outstanding pieces: These reversible smocks are easy to move in, serenely colored and look great solo or over leggings. Made from bamboo, a resource that regenerates quickly, they're eco-friendly too. Tel: 30.56.77.99.93 E-mail: afournier@petitsfournier.com
JEAN BOURGET Homebase: Saint Macaire, France DESIGNER: The Jean Bourget design team Sizes: Girls NB to 14 years, Boys NB to 20 Mix it with the best of them.
Outstanding pieces: On the quieter end of the collection is this understated Liberty print tunic given dimension by the faux fur vest edged in contrasting men's wear plaid. No one does pattern-over-pattern better than Jean Bourget. Groupe Zannier USA Tel: 212-279-7672 jamesgirone.com/groupezannierusa
KATE QUINN ORGANICS Homebase: Seattle, WA DESIGNER: Kate Quinn Sizes: Boys and girls NB to 8 years Quinn proves that a manufacturer can offer an organic cotton collection of modern basics in gorgeous colors at great prices.
Outstanding pieces: Wear the jacket and jumper together, and a girl is set for school or a casual party. Solo, the pieces partner with anything else in her closet. That color, too, is as delicate as a branch of jasmine. Tel: 206-760-2997 E-mail: kate@katequinnorganics.com
LOLA & JAMES Homebase: Sherman Oaks, CA DESIGNER: Paula Scolaro Sikking Sizes: NB to 10 years This is the collection formerly known as Claude. Sikking continues to mix vintage and new fabrics in her edgy, glamorous, rock 'n roll mode.
Outstanding pieces: This little one-of-a-kind number is made from a hand-painted silk. Tres chic, yes? Tel: 818-788-2226 E-mail: info@lolaandjames.com
LOLA ET MOI Homebase: Los Angeles, CA DESIGNER: Rania Tohme Sizes: 6 months to 14 years Walking into the Lola et Moi booth is like finding oneself inside Willy Wonka's chocolate factory; with the candy colors and brighter than the rainbow embellishments the setting is simply joyous.
Outstanding pieces: Like I can narrow it down to one. The dress's wool is so fine it feel likes a veil and the flowers are a reminder of spring. The coat is Jackie O on ecstasy. Tel: 310-666-2922 E-mail: sherine@lolaetmoi.com
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