"Street Cred"

I love baby/kid's clothing. I never knew I would find such pleasure in picking out their outfits on a daily basis; from the playtime clothes, to church-going outfits, to professional picture time, to the absolute ridiculous (recall Jane's ice cream pj's!); I enjoy them all.

That being said, this next set of pictures on my sweet son takes "outfit picking" to a whole new level. We have been blessed with generous friends and family who have bestowed on us many hand-me-down outfits, as well as new digs for each child. This one particular outfit, shown below on Luke, was a gift from our friend Ann B. As I was opening the gift just weeks after Luke was born, I saw this diddy and could not believe my eyes. I. LOVED. IT. It was size 0-3 months and I couldn't wait for him to be able to wear it, mainly because I just thought it was so unique. I just didn't realize how unique.

Being the obsessive person that I am, I wanted to see what other styles/colors this outfit came in. I knew Ann had purchased this outfit at a children's boutique store in Warsaw, where they sell one of a kind children's clothing and apparel. I went on the internet to see if they had a retail store online as well. Much to my chagrin, they did not. So, I looked at the tag, and did what millions of Americans do everyday....I googled it. I clicked on the website and could not believe what I was reading. The brand is Scandanavian, named "Appaman" after Norwegian founder, Harald Husum and his pet monkey, Appaman. Huh?! So, naturally curious about this international brand, I kept reading...

"Appaman has a unique Scandanavian perspective on Ameripop iconic imagery. Husum finds inspiration everyday on the mean streets of Brooklyn and translates it into his ever-changing palette of vibrant garments." What? Are we still talking about children's clothing?

But, the best part was the very last sentence I read:

"Give your kid some street cred, wear Appaman."

Oh my. Seriously? Does my 2 month old son really need "street cred" on the mean streets of Rochester? I found myself torn between being appalled at such thinking and also wanting to buy 17 more outfits, because truthfully, I think it's adorable/hilarious/awesome all wrapped into one.

(Not really the best pictures, but you get the idea. It even has elbow and knee "padding" for the rough and tumble life of a 2 month old. But I don't care. He is soooooo cute in it!)