A stylish and exciting collection of children’s clothing from leading American designers has its first European showing at The Baby Show (20-22 October).

Katherine’s Closet is a maternity and children’s clothing company launched by Judith Lowe, a Californian who now lives in Scotland. Through exclusive agreements with US designers, she has brought together an unparalleled range of clothing, gifts and toys which come together for the first time for The Baby Show.

An amazing range of girls’ designer tutus – worn with fitted t-shirts and leggings – will be on the catwalk at 11.00am on each day of the event and are set to become the show’s talking point. Beautifully-made, and with silk flower petals flowing freely within the net and satin material, these are dream garments for every little girl, and quite a few mums too!

Products from several top-notch US designers are showcased on Katherine’s Closet’s Stand (H6) including: Reese Li, Beary Basics, Eden’s Bouquet, Samson Martin, Sammy, eeBoo educational games and The North American Bear Company

As well as the breath-taking tutus, designs to look out for are the matching ‘mum-and-baby’ maternity wear. Mum’s top says, for example, “Due in August”, baby’s says “Born in August”! Also, the Reese Li diaper (nappy) bag which was developed out of a mum’s frustration at not being able to find a bag which was both practical and stylish. Added to this designer’s collection this year is the amazing Chalk Board Mat and matching Bib. A must for the toddler on the go.

For both boys and girls, a range of rustic, western clothing is bound to appeal to rough-and-tumble toddlers as well as their style-conscious parents. It’s a look which is cool on the street, comfortable for children and practical to care for.

Toys and gifts are also a key theme for Katherine’s Closet. The Fancy Prancy Fairy Play Sets are beautifully-made shimmering capsules which unzip to reveal another world for little girls to enjoy: a Frost Fairy house complete with fairy princess, bed, polar bear and penguin; a jungle with fairy, leopard, vines and swing hammock; or an enchanted forest with fairies, mushroom stools and flowers.

Judith Lowe has named Katherine’s Closet after her granddaughter, Katherine, whom she describes as “a market researcher” on what little girls love. The addition of some of America’s most talked-about maternity clothing and ranges for boys makes Katherine’s Closet a ‘must visit’ stand at The Baby Show.

Judith Lowe says: “Having moved to the UK as an adult, I was surprised to find a shortage of children’s clothing which is, at the same time, innovative, stylish and practical. After sourcing items for friends and relatives, it became clear that there is a huge demand in the UK for these beautiful products. I’ve decided it’s my goal to bring the experience of American childhood to the UK!”.

Katherine’s Closet is launching a new website which goes live on Friday 20 October 2006 to coincide with The Baby Show. For more information or to buy, visit www.katherinescloset.com or go to Stand H6 at The Baby Show.

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