on the inside with tina barry

Welcome Aboard: Spring 2003 Newcomers

Who doesn't appreciate new designers with a “To hell with the economy; I'll just go for it” attitude? Several spunky souls made their debut at the Spring 2003 ENK Children's Club Show held on October 20-22 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York. Their lines--whether they exhibited no frills sophistication or a vintage and eclectic look--will appeal to any buyer who demands great quality and that hard to define, “something special.”

 

PINEAPPLE KISS

DESIGNER: Diana Nygren

Pineapple Kiss is the perfect name for this playful collection of tropically colored coordinates. A deep orange ribbon closes the hood of a peach colored terry cloth jacket and pants set; and a big, multi-petaled flower on the crown of a floppy hat are the kind of sweet, unexpected touches that make this line a winner.

Outstanding Piece: The sleeveless A-line in a sky blue and royal tropical print. Just imagine it with a tan.

Pineapple Kiss, 7 Verndale Street, Brookline, MA 02446. Tel. 617-957-6064, e-mail: pineapplekiss@operamail.com

 

 

 

 

 

Tina Barry has been involved in many facets of the fashion world. She has traveled domestically and to Europe to research color and design trends. For many years she styled textiles for the apparel and home furnishing industries. After designing her own line of children's wear she now freelances as a children's wear buyer and private label designer. This year, Tina begins teaching a marketing course at The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.