2008 was high tide for the small, American atelier specializing in wares for children. It was also the year my daughter was born. Naturally, I took a look around at what the market had to offer & I literally could not believe what I found . . . the market had simply exploded since the days of scratchy wool & sweaty polyester that I literally begged my mom to get me out of (aka, 1981).
But, 2008 was also about the time the economy was crashing. So it was the year many of these labels made their last collection ... or their last BIG collection. The smaller collections have long since sold out and the big collections are now on clearance, lingering as overstock (case in point: check out flora & henri's sale section).
My favorite of the small lines was mor mor rita, designed by Ryan Roche. She originally owned a boutique -- also called mor mor rita -- in Brooklyn (former home to so many of the great, smaller lines and boutiques). Think, sumptuous cashmere knits, pale pinks, abstract embroidery, gauzy cottons ... & all organic. Now completely sold out. Below are 2 of my favorites.
Since 2008, it's my understanding that Ryan Roche has closed her
childrens line & is now designing exclusively for women. Still plenty of cashmere in colors that variably pale or pop. All beautiful, but I'll admit to missing her offerings for children.
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