Today kicks off the ENK Children's Club Trade Show, a children's wear trade show that happens in the fall every year where exhibitors showcase their collections. I went to my first show two years ago while working on this shoot for W magazines December 2010 issue. While there I came across an adorable couple, Christy & Gary Winston-highschool sweet hearts, who created a unique children's line, Ever After, named after their daughter, Ever. In December of 2009 they found themselves laid off from their respective jobs and took a leap of faith-downsizing their lifestyle (moving from a 3 bedroom to a 1 bedroom apartment, forgoing dinners out & movies etc) to follow a dream and create a remarkable collection of children's clothing that gives back to a charity of your choice with every single purchase. I fell in love right there on the spot. At the time, pregnant and showing I couldn't help but imagine Bebe Bird in these cool threads-simple, soft & dope, the stuff Papa Bird would wear. Check out my interview in W's blog in 2010 with Christy Winston on Ever After's inspiring story!
I look forward to seeing them this week-as well as the other vendors who will be in attendance!
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