Falling for ENK's Children's Club Show

The fall leaves are blowing down the busy streets of New York and there’s anticipation in the air. Even in the brief lull between the summer tourist season and the explosive activity of the holidays, there’s still plenty to see and do, including ENK’s Children’s Club show. Between October 19th and 21st, the show will be bringing some of the world’s best children’s products and companies to the Jacob Javits Center.

Each year, ENK offers new special events, themes and highlights to make the show a fun and enriching experience for vendors and visitors alike. Whether a company is well-established or new on the scene, the Children’s Club show is the place to be. Coolibar, DeSalitto, Izzy & Ferd, and Junee Jr. have all earned their place at this year’s show. We wish them the best of luck and encourage you to check out the wonderful products they have to offer.

Coolibar Clothing Protects Delicate Skin

Sun protection is a big concern for parents across the globe. During the warm months, kids spend so much time outdoors playing in the water, or working up a sweat in the sun, that it can be difficult to keep the right amount of sunscreen on their delicate skin. That’s why many parents look to multiple sun protection methods to get the job done.

Coolibar specializes in sun protection clothing for men, women and children. The company’s proprietary Suntect fabric has an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) of 50 +, meaning it blocks 98% or more of both UVA and UVB rays. Best of all, Coolibar doesn’t sacrifice style for utility; their kids’ beachwear is as cute as it is efficient.

Coolibar is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota — a city that’s not exactly known for its hot sunny weather — but it takes its inspiration from the land down under. Aussies have been battling their high skin cancer rates for years and sun protective clothing has become one of the best weapons in that fight. Coolibar’s founders studied Australia’s innovative sun protection methods and brought them to the U.S.. Their company name is derived from the Aboriginal name for the eucalyptus tree, which is known for its soothing, protective qualities.

Learn more at www.coolibar.com

DeSalitto Sets the Latest Fashion Trends

There will always be children who carry themselves with a grace and style beyond their years. Much of that confident presentation comes from a good upbringing, but it’s displayed to its fullest by the right kind of clothes. DeSalitto is a children’s fashion house that puts a youthful spin on fine European couture fit for a little prince or princess.

DeSalitto was launched in Italy in 1993 and has been offering beautiful, quality clothing ever since. Like most fashion companies’ collections, DeSalitto’s collections are divided into seasons; they also have a yearly school collection, an infant line, one dedicated to outerwear, and one for shoes.

Browsing through each collection will give you a good idea of what this brand is all about. They aim to keep things interesting and never predictable. The overall look is very upscale, but each collection has its own special features. The latest school collection, for example, projects a mature, studious vibe, with tailored cuts and staid colors like navy, gray and white. These dapper pieces give kids the air of well-dressed, miniature college professors ready to take the podium.

In contrast, the Fall/Winter ‘14-‘15 Lookbook offers a grittier hipster-chic style, with lots of layering and creative fabric pairings plus some big scarves and funky hats thrown in for good measure.

To see the latest offerings, visit www.desalitto.com

Explore the Wondrous World of Izzy & Ferd

A company’s first year is an important one. While the founders may still be trying to get their entrepreneurial sea legs and juggling all the responsibilities of a new venture, they also have to pay attention to the first impression their products make on potential buyers. It’s an exciting time with high stakes and high hopes, and fortune tends to shine on those who handle it wisely.

It seems to have worked out well for Izzy & Ferd, a new, L.A.-based children’s clothing business that’s getting a lot of buzz these days. Their flagship collection, 20,000 Leagues, is a creative homage to aquatic exploration. Comfy, 100% cotton tops and leggings feature jellyfish, seaweed, submarines and other ocean life in quirky, bold prints.

Izzy & Ferd was named after Isabella and Ferdinand, the Spanish monarchs who sponsored Christopher Columbus’ famous journey of exploration. Company founders Joe and Cindy Pulido want their designs to inspire children’s curiosity and encourage them to make their own unique mark on the world. As the daughter of a master tailor, Cindy has textile work running through her veins. Husband Joe, a writer, believes in the power of stories, and that clothing can play a role in storytelling and imaginative play.

Dive in at www.izzyandferd.com

Junee Jr. Dresses up Young Ladies

Years ago, skirts and dresses were the normal everyday wear for girls and women of all ages. When women’s pants finally arrived on the fashion scene, they were seen as revolutionary and even shocking. Nowadays, we are lucky to have a wide array of clothing options, but sometimes an old-fashioned skirt IS exactly what a customer is looking for. Junee Jr. is perfect for these moments, because aside from tops, they sell only skirts.

Junee Jr. is the children’s division of Junee. The company’s brick and mortar store is located in the Midwood section of Brooklyn, New York and is a well-loved shopping spot for the members of the thriving local Orthodox Jewish community. Lately, it’s becoming popular with a more diverse demographic of customers from the tri-state area who are looking for stylish yet modest clothing for women and girls. Their web store serves customers all across the country.

Their inventory is full of dark-colored long and mid-length skirts in A-line, broomstick, pencil and pleated cuts. These skirts are excellent for mixing and matching with brighter or lighter tops for a nice balanced look. Junee Jr. also offers a good selection of tops of their own, in their signature youthful-modest style.

For more information, visit www.junees.com