Earnshaw's - Best in Show

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BEST IN SHOW : ENK Children's Club NYC NY August 2008

Undeterred by any ecomnomic woes, a number of new companies popped up at last month's ENK Children's Club show, proving bright spots exist for Spring '09. And their timing couldn't have been better: According to established manufacturers, the mood at last month's show was worlds apart from the March gloom that hung over many retailers. Earnshaw's editors pilaged the aisles to find the top looks from the show's newcomers, which are sure to get buyers salivating and, when it comes to consumers, force even the tightest pocketbooks to open.

Flights of Fancy: TwirlyGirl

Glendale, Calif.-based TwirlyGirl's fanciful apparel for sizes 2 to 12 includes Twirly reversible dresses and skirts that float and flutter when girls twist and spin; WOW Wings of Wonder shift dresses with fabric wings; a long sleeved, tiered Spinderella dress; and a variety of tees and leggings. The poly/cotton blend pieces combine a quirky mix of fabrics and bold prints. Designer Cynthia Jamin does limited runs so retailers have a unique assortment.