East Meets West with Nandy & Molly

For a brand new look from a brand new company that just began to shine its light on the world of kids, we take a look at Nandy & Molly. Richa hails from Delhi, India; Nandy is her daughter and the inspiration for her work. Molly is originally from Charleston, SC; she moved to New York City and did a design internship with Oscar de la Renta. Richa and Molly met in New York and decided to merge their unique talents. As a team, the looks they create have that “wow” factor. They have combined their design and business strengths to come up with a winning line that retailers will be delighted to display.

Nandy & Molly apparel fits young ladies from twelve months up to 6T. Each Nandy & Molly piece features a Hindi name in keeping with the item’s particular style. As a result, the spring/summer 2014 line is known as the “Komal Collection” because Komal means delicate in Hindi and overall the line is soft, playful and vibrant. The looks in the Komal group pay tribute to India’s history by using regional embroidery styles that date back centuries, yet the clothes are fashioned to give each garment a very contemporary look and feel. Indian culture encourages the expression of individuality, which this cool collection has in abundance.

Nandy & Molly’s denim “Jassi” shirt features a bold embroidery pattern that takes its inspiration from an old Indian look that combines perfectly with soft denim fabric. The tunics include hand embroidery and are made with the softest 100% cotton. They are great as a popover on a spring day and can also be worn as a beach cover-up. Items pair brilliantly with skirts or leggings for a stylish, contemporary look. The Soni Chikankari Top is lightweight so girls can live lightly during hot weather. “Soni” means “pretty” and this top is exactly that with a double-layered georgette fabric that is lined with pure cotton. It comes in yellow and green to welcome summery days.

Want to show shoppers an item that visually pops? Display the Chulbuli Ikat top that gives new meaning to the Hindi word for “bubbly.” This sleeveless blouse, in a vibrant print, is predominately purple or orange with a tie in the same fabric so it fits every little waist.

The Lalita Check Plaid Dress is inspired by one of India’s classic embroidery styles. The dress, in blue or yellow, is sleeveless with the embroidery banded around the neck, with two pockets for stashing all those necessities that little girls simply cannot do without.

For more information, visit www.nandyandmolly.com