VANCOUVER TRENDZ [THURSDAY]

School's In

August 30, 2007

A new lunch box just doesn’t do it anymore. It’s time again to bundle up the little ones in slightly-warmer-than-summer wear and send them off to their first day of school. But first there’s the annual ritual of buying ‘school clothes.’ Downtown kids might not have big yards to play in, but they’ve got their pick of stylish outfits that make the grade.

Modern Kid in Gastown is chock full of natty outfits for the wee ones along with stylish baby accessories. Lola in Yaletown offers upscale baby and toddler accessories, as well as the full line of Burberry baby wear and kid’s UGG boots. And for the truly upscale, head to Holt Renfrew to investigate the Whitney Kids collection, a complete clothing line from Canadian designer Whitney Ross. And if that’s not enough, Holts carries D&G Jr., Kingsley, Ralph Lauren and Baby Dior. Makes you wish you were five again!

Modern Kid, 45 Water St. 604.662.3181, www.modernkid.com
Holt Renfrew, 633 Granville St. Pacific Centre, 604.681.3121, www.holtrenfrew.com
Lola, 1076 Hamilton St, 604.633.5017, www.lolahomeandapparel.com

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