Earnshaw’s Honors The Best In Children’s Wear Design At The 2005 Earnie Nomination Party

Earnshaw’s Announces The 2005 Earnie Nominees At Special Reception

New York (PRWEB) October 27, 2005 -- Earnshaw’s, the leading children’s wear trade magazine, recognized the nominees for its 2005 Earnie Awards during a cocktail party held on October 24. The award honors retailers’ choices for the best in children’s apparel design for the year.

“Earnshaw’s new owner, Symphony Publishing, is honored to continue the tradition of celebrating the children’s wear industry with the Earnie Awards. It is always our goal at Earnshaw’s to foster the growth of the industry, the success of our retailers and the continued innovation of designers,” stated Ross Garnick, publisher of Earnshaw’s magazine. “The Earnie nominee party gave us the perfect opportunity to network with key industry retailers and manufacturers.”

“The industry is always excited to hear who has been nominated for this prestigious award,” said Caletha Crawford, Earnshaw’s editor in chief. “The Earnies gives retailers an opportunity to show their appreciation of manufacturers and brands that have been great performers throughout the year and that continue to move children’s fashion forward.”

The Earnies has earned its prestigious status in the industry over the last 27 years. This year, the awards focus on 21 categories within the children’s apparel industry, including the infant and toddler market, girls’ wear, boys’ wear, sleepwear, swimwear and accessories. Nominees are selected by a nominating committee consisting of children’s wear experts; the winners are then selected by retailers in Earnshaw’s circulation.

Retailers received the ballots to vote on the 2005 Earnie Award winners in the magazine’s October issue. The winners will be announced in January during the children’s wear market week in New York.

A complete list of the 2005 Earnie Nominees is below.

Girls’ Newborn/Infant

Bon Bébé    

Vitamins         

Zutano

Boys’ Newborn/Infant

Absorba        

Baby Togs        

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Girls’ 2T to 6X Sportswear

Baby Lulu    

Sara Sara    

Sweet Potatoes        

Boys 2T to 7 Sportswear

E-Land Kids

Flapdoodles    

K. Kauff-men    

Girls’ 7 to 16 Sportswear

Funky Kids        

k.c. parker    

lipstik        

Boys’ 8 to 20 Sportswear

Charlie Rocket        

Quiksilver        

Tommy Hilfiger    

Best Jeans Company

GUESS? (Mamiye Sales)    

Phat Farm/Baby Phat (Parigi)

Sweetheart Jane        

Girls’ Dresswear

Biscotti        

Le Pink by Little Mass

Neige    

Boys’ Dresswear

Fishman + Tobin

Imp Originals

Perry Ellis Kids

Licensed Apparel

Children’s Apparel Network        

Happy Kids

Kids’ Headquarters

Best Entertainment Property

Barbie (Mattel)

Looney-Tunes (Warner Bros.)

Sesame Street (Sesame Workshop)

Outerwear

Columbia Sportswear Company    

Corky & Company

S. Rothschild

Footwear

Primigi

Skechers

Stride Rite

Swimwear

Banana Cabana        

Breaking Waves    

Kate Mack Swim    

Sleepwear

Dream Apparel        

Sara’s Prints    

Skivvydoodles    

Accessories - Hair and Jewelry

Capelli New York        

High IntenCity    

Wee Ones        

Accessories - Bags/Backpacks

Accessory Network    

Little Packrats        

Romar Accessories    

Accessories - Hosiery

Jefferies/Country Kids    

Tic Tac Toe by Cricket Hosiery    

Trimfit        

Best Canadian Brand

Deux Par Deux        

Kushies Baby    

Motion Wear    

Best European Brand

Cakewalk

Catimini    

Charabia    

Most Innovative New Brand

Dr. Seuss Nursery

Pedipeds

Small Paul

For 89 years, Earnshaw’s has been the leading trade publication in the children’s wear market. Earnshaw’s provides retailers, manufacturers, sales representatives and industry insiders with the vital information they need to stay current on fashion trends and business practices. The magazine was recently purchased by Symphony Publishing, a multimedia company that publishes B2B magazines, Web sites and directories that span the music and fashion industries.

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