Best of SD 2007: Best Kids Apparel

Naartjie comes from South Africa.  The earth-friendly store quotes itself as "1. A small sweet citrus fruit found in Africa & 2. Soft comfortable kid friendly clothes."  Muted organic shades, designer flare, and vibrant African color makes Naartjie's clothing line a multi-cultural hit.   Located in the UTC mall, it is a parent's haven
for dressing their hip children. 

For girls, spotted trends ar zebra-fur on vests and jackets, lace trimmed skinny jeans, smocked peasant tops, and crocheted scarves. For metro boys in-training: military style shirts, hooded puffer jackets, flap caps, and red-lace leather boots.  Naartjie also sells Newborn and Toddler apparel- soft shoes and moose-striped one-pieces are winter collections.  Online shopping: www.naartjie.homestead.com.

Published in San Diego CityBeat on Nov. 6, 2007.