Posts Tagged ‘clothing’

Florals may be big for spring, but stripes are always a classic.

Toobydoo, a new NY-based children’s label, does them well in bold, bright designs. Especially eye-catching for babies is the Chelsea Collection in sizes 0 to 24 months, reminiscent of sailors (albeit chic ones) at Chelsea Piers. A light and dark grey striped jumpsuit, scarf, hat and blanket will get him through the next few weeks of irregular weather.

Oh buoy.

Available at toobydoo.com.

A “mall” with Masa in it has always been your kind of shopping center — unless you needed clothes for the kids.

But Kee-Ka, a Brooklyn-based company that was among the first to do the cute nickname tee trend, has now opened a baby store at the Time Warner Center. The first strictly baby-and-kids outpost among the Shops at Columbus Circle, Kee-Ka features an all-organic (certified organic cotton, low-impact dyes, Fair Trade suppliers) product line of bibs, blankets, onesies, leggings, socks and caps for sizes 0 to 4T. Known for simple graphics paired with words like “Cupcake” or “Peanut,” the line makes for a great gift (with recycled packaging, to boot).

Now you can really be a mallrat.

Open Mon.-Sat. 10am-9pm, Sun. 11am-7pm. 10 Columbus Circle, ground floor, 718-302-9665, shopsatcolumbuscircle.com.

Dad-and-son matching outfits (or at least, coordinated) is your Father’s Day fantasy. But Big Poppa claims it’s totally uncool.

Maybe you can compromise. Ben Sherman now does cute takedowns of its men’s styles for boys, sizes 2 to 8. The totally cute (but not too cute) spring collection draws inspiration from Brit youth culture (think striped cardigans, argyle knits and cotton blazers) with a carefree kiddie feel that complements the grown-up looks.

Tell him to try that on for size.

Available at Ben Sherman SoHo, 96 Spring St., 212-680-0160, bensherman.us.

Seashells by the seashore on your upcoming agenda? When the sun sets, you’ll need some cozy cover-ups for bathing babes.

Try dreamy pieces from A B Sea, a line of natural layette inspired by the Long Island shore. Washable silk onesies and two-piece sets – Silkseas – are the collection’s signature, with a wrinkle-resistant and weather-proof blend of silk and organic cotton. Sea and sand-inspired colors of wave, buoy and bay are serene, simple and sweet.

Surf’s up.

Available at abseababy.com.