|
Catimini
1284 Madison Ave., near 92nd St.
212-987-0688
catimini.com
If the idea of your child in a Pokémon T-shirt makes
you cringe, this is your place. Flowers and characters from
French storybooks are the preferred motifs on well-made tops
(from $32), bottoms (from $42), and coats (from $99), in sizes
6 months to 10.
 |
| Catamani on the Upper East Side is packed
with colorful, cheery clothes. (Photo Credit: Kristine
Larsen) |
The
Children’s Place
Call 877-PLACE-USA for store locations childrensplace.com
This nationwide chain has high-quality basics (T-neck sweaters,
$12.50–$25) alongside trendier things (cargo pants for
$14.50) to satisfy your jaded preteen. They also carry much-loved
graphic tees ($6.50–$12) and plaid skirts ($14.50),
as well as preppy rugby-striped T-neck sweaters ($16.50) and
well-priced jeans ($14.50, two for $28). Sizes newborn to
14.
Crembebé
68 Second Ave., at 4th St.
212-979-6848
crembebe.com
Upper East Side moms take Town Cars downtown to pick up extravagant
domestic clothes for infant to 6 years, and European imports.
Prices are pretty steep for bold clothes from Judith Lacroix
and Jean Bourget: Tees are $16 to $40, dresses are $30 to
$90, and sweaters are $35 to $100.
Diva
1409 Ave. M, Midwood, Brooklyn
718-645-9797
divagirlfashion.com
If your little one is fashion-forward, the trip to Midwood
is worthwhile. This boutique caters exclusively to girls sizes
2 to 16 with stylish imports like Miss Blumarine, Pampolina,
and Monnalisa. Skirts start at around $100, with nothing over
$500.
 |
Stain Remover |
| |
| • |
Meurice Garment
Care
meuricegarmentcare.com
Stars trust their red-carpet-wear to this 57-year-old
family-run cleaner, which wet-cleans whenever possible
to avoid sensitivity to chemicals. They can remove
grass stains from a baby’s cashmere sweater
for $13.90, or clean a boy’s ring-bearer suit
for $21.63. |
|
Erica
Tanov
204 Elizabeth St., near Prince St.
212-334-8020
ericatanov.com
Designer Erica Tanov uses luxurious fabrics like silk charmeuse
in her children’s line, suitable for infants to age
6, but she’s also got more traditional items like long-sleeve
cotton-knit polos for $54, and fuchsia corduroy pocket skirts
for $50.
Fidgets
169 Seventh Ave., near 1st St., Park Slope, Brooklyn
718-788-2002
Neighborhood parents swear by this well-stocked shop for its
comprehensive selection of kids’ clothing (for sizes
newborn to 14): coveralls ($23), Mulberribush dresses ($35),
and handmade tutus ($30), as well as Baby Björn infant
carriers (about $80) and strollers.
Firefly
Off-Price Children’s Boutique
240 Seventh Ave., near 5th St., Park Slope, Brooklyn
718-965-3535
This lively store is a veritable showcase of high-end designer
labels from around the world. Brands like Alphabet from France
and Cakewalk from Holland swaddle kids in soft, fluffy pima
cotton. Pants and jackets start at around $20 to $30. Sizes
newborn to 12.
4 Play BK
360 Seventh Ave., Park Slope, Brooklyn
718-369-4086
Brooklyn teeny boppers put suburban mall rats to shame when
they pick up hip duds here. This season, find flared leg jeans
from Big Star and Adriano Goldschmied ($89), Paul Frank accessories
like slippers, wallets, and belts ($12–$29), and the
store’s own Brooklyn-centric logo tees (from $20).
Funky Fresh Children’s Boutique
9 Clinton St., near Stanton St.
212-254-5584
This cheery, miniscule store is designed to look like a child’s
bedroom, with orange and green walls and floors and a fish
tank built into the counter. For newborns to 8 year olds,
you’ll find cool import brands like Interracial Tees
($25) and Funky Baby (retro-chic bibs with sushi on them are
$18). This is also the only boutique in the city to carry
hip backpacks from the Berkeley artist Noni Noni ($175).
G.C.
William
1137 Madison Ave., near 85th St.
212-396-3400
This Upper East Side “official camp outfitter”
for girls ages 6 to preteen may well become your family’s
official school, weekend, and party outfitter, too. The selection
of velour jumpsuits (from $172) and Lacoste long-sleeve cotton
shirts ($50) is terrific. Preteens will love the miniskirts
(from $40).
|
