FASHION

Online Exclusive: Little Darlings

by Catherine Hong

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Yes, times may be tough, but for a certain breed of style-obsessed mother, dressing one’s dear daughter in mass-market threads is a no-go. For those willing to spend a pretty penny on a size 4T dress, there’s no shortage of options these days.

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The designer teamed with Net-a-porter for this limited-edition frock, part of McCartney’s capsule collection for the retailer. The cloud print is by British pop artist Sir Peter Blake. $445, available in sizes 2, 4, and 6 years. To purchase, email limitededitions@net-a-porter.com or call (347) 468-8041.

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Previously a creative director at Donna Karan, this New York-based designer makes some of the most extravagant children’s clothing out there. Origami dress, $704. Bonnieyoung.com

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Young’s dresses are so over-the-top we felt compelled to show this one, too. Lacquer red washed silk/modern chiffon layered ruffle dress, $862 at [Couture Lab.](http://www.couturelab.com/products/Red_Layered_Ruffle_Dress-3794-c35. html)

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So cute. Everything in this collection kills us.

Rosette dress, $275, [Neimanmarcus.com](http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod77880011 &par entId=cat10050737&masterId=cat10050732&index=53&cmCat= cat000000cat5160748cat 10000733cat10050732cat10050737.)

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Calling future Gossip Girls…

Check dress, $270, [Bloomingdales.com](http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=280213& CategoryI D=9714&PageID=9712124-1-1*2)

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Who knew? The designers known for their ultra sexy looks also offer a very sweet, G-rated toddler collection. Only the price is for mature audiences only. $305, [Neimanmarcus.com](http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod76880098 &par entId=cat19160755&masterId=cat10050732&index=1&cmCat= cat000000cat5160748cat1 0000733cat10050732cat19160755)

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All the cool moms in Marc’s club (Sofia Coppola et al) dress their tots in Little Marc, and it’s not hard to see why. Heart-printed silk dress, $209, [Saks.com](http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C% 3Eprd_id=84 5524446218488&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=282574492713706&ASSORTMENT% 3C%3East_id=1 408474399545537&bmUID=1241458057603&ev19=1:8)

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Floaty, ultra-feminine and definitely dry-clean only. Courtesy of the duty-free heiress and wife of Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece, who recently opened a new shop in Beverly Hills. Tabra crepe de chine dress, $228, mariechantal.com.

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Some of the European designer children’s collections have too much of a Real Housewives of New Jersey flair. This electric blue Sonia Rykiel frock, however, is tres chic, soniarykiel.com.

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Roehm’s just-introduced children’s collection revolves around the designer’s signature blue and white scheme and involves many full petticoats. Stripe shirtdress with daisies, $375. To order at Bergdorf Goodman, (212) 872-8847 or Best & Co., (203) 629-1743.