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      
le top

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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