droolicious : Children's Club Expo & Fashion Show

Children's Club Expo & Fashion Show: Baby Rhys

aprilpeveteaux — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:13:00 GMT

This family from the North decided they would not forgo great adventures just because they became the proud owners of a bouncing baby. However, their 8-month-old, Rhys, did inspire them to make globetrotting just a tad bit easier and they put their heads together to create 100% brightly colored cotton carrying cases, shoes, diaper bags and sun hats designed for tough travel. These hand loomed creations from the Canadian Rockies are also made for show; the cute striped cotton crib shoes with leather soles are a nice alternative to your Robeez. Bonus - for that personal touch, when you order them, you get a card from the actual seamstress who stitched them.

What I found to be the most clever were the little labels on the tote, so you know exactly where your spoon, baby food, tissues and bib belong. Because when you're on the move, you will appreciate good directions. Close-ups of the totes after the jump.

It's like a flatware holder, but for babies!

It knows where things go.

Children's Club Expo & Fashion Show: Esme 'Loungewear'

aprilpeveteaux — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:05:00 GMT

I can’t even begin to tell you how distressing this whole lingerie for kid’s concept is to me. Because it sexualizes a toddler? Yes. Because it makes tiny girls conscious of dressing up their genitalia? Yes. But most of all I’m freaking because I was drawn to this booth because of the company name. It’s my daughter’s name. And they’re peddling smut. Dear god, what’s next?

Children's Club Expo & Fashion Show: Knuckleheads

aprilpeveteaux — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:04:00 GMT

Somehow things from Portland, Oregon just feel a little brighter, a little smarter, a little… dare I say cooler? These clothes from the Po-town designers (or nearby Vancouver, WA – close ‘nuff), Trent and Melissa Nash, otherwise known as Knuckleheads are the couple’s answer to ‘why can’t we find any good boy clothes?’ The Nash family designs their own retro-modern knits with a mix of colors as well as the non-trad liberal use of black. With names like 'Lil’ Duke' for the tops and 'Greaser' pants, these are certainly going to hold up when your little bruiser goes nuts on the playground.

Check out a close up of the ‘Infant Grease Monkey’ after the jump.

Blue collar work attire never looked so good.

Children's Club Expo & Fashion Show: Matilda & Company

aprilpeveteaux — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:10:00 GMT

I was transported back to my grandmother’s kitchen when I looked at these new designs by Paula Corley for Matilda & Company. That’s probably because the same kitchen towel my grandmother had embroidered was hanging on their rack in the form of an infant dress. Before I could ask Corley why she was stealing linens from my grammy, the rest of the collection of vintage and retro-reproductions transformed into party dresses, separates and even one-of-a-kind bibs made me awwww, in delight. This So Cal mom of two has created a warm (and washable) line that caught my eye in a sea of hundreds of exhibitors at the Children’s Club Expo. To see more of what you will covet, check out their site. And pay attention to your local kid’s clothing store, because after this year’s Expo, I’m sure we’ll be seeing a lot more of Matlida & Company. Chris Jordan noticed these beautiful threads too, and seems quite keen on them.

Another adorable picture, after the jump.

Awwwww! This infant dress has bloomers that match the trim. Ridiculously sweet.

Children's Club Expo & Fashion Show: Zutano

aprilpeveteaux — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 21:45:00 GMT

One of the biggest and boldest appearances at The Children’s Club this week was by Vermont kid’s clothes operation, Zutano. Zutano’s goal has always been to make beautiful, bright and unique clothing for your little ones and as they unveiled their latest collection, it looks like they’re ready for their beach house rental with these playful additions to the toddler and infant line. While you and I may still be sweating out the warmest fall of all time, Zutano’s ‘Swedish Fish’ line reminds us that the warm weather is only, um, six months away. That is, if it would ever leave.

More pics of the ‘Swedish Fish’ line after the jump.

Your little lady will want to jump right in!

Pretty fishes.

Children's Club Expo & Fashion Show: Harajuku Lovers

aprilpeveteaux — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 20:28:00 GMT

This week the baby of all fashions shows, The Children's Club descended on New York City. Babble was there to show you the latest from the up-and-comers and check in on the gold standards as well. Stay tuned to drool.icio.us for the latest in kid fashion.

Like a lot of new moms, Gwen Stefani gave birth then realized she wanted a little more in the way of fashion for her tykes. The newset line from Harajuku Lovers is not yet to market, which means this is one of those 'exclusive' looks. Behold - the Hawaii-Five-Oh!

Close up photo after the jump.

For your little surfer girl.