About the Brand
About
Byrne & Bittle is a luxury baby and children’s clothing brand that encapsulates the whimsical world of children in a refined, sophisticated way. The curated collection focuses on super soft fabrics and special details for ages 3 months to 6 years. Little girls’ styles are meant for tea parties in the garden. Boys’ styles have a relaxed, yet traditional feel. Baby clothing is classic, meant for comfort of everyday napping but ready for an impromptu visit from family. Byrne & Bittle works with the top fabric mills in Italy and the world, and uses expert sourcing for their signature soft textiles. Byrne & Bittle has all the makings of a top luxury fashion brand built on a foundation of playfulness and nostalgia.
Founding Story
Based in New York City, the brand’s founder, Kristen Callahan, recognized a need in the US for sophisticated and stylish children’s clothing. For Kristen, becoming a mother reinvigorated this playful, imaginative world; a world that you want your children to live in - like playing in a secret garden, setting up a tea party in a field, or running through pastures with horses. She drew inspiration from her childhood growing up in Tennessee, her travels to the European countryside, and her time spent in and around New York City to create a collection that represented this feeling she wanted to capture - something elevated, a bit nostalgic, yet whimsical. Utilizing her know-how from a career working for some of the top luxury fashion houses in the world (Celine, Alaïa), she curated a collection of elevated childrenswear that’s luxurious, yet comfortable and meant to be lived (and played) in.
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Kristen Callahan has over 10+ years of experience working in the luxury fashion world for some of the top brands in the world within the Richemont and LVMH companies. She is currently Director of Sales of the Americas at the renowned French-based maison Alaïa, and prior to that, managed the American wholesale business for Celine. In earlier years, she also gained experience working at brands such as Michael Kors, Roberto Cavalli and Partow. As a result, she has an expansive knowledge of the business side of fashion; such as strategy, merchandising, collection development and wholesale partnership management.
Kristen created Byrne & Bittle out of a passion after becoming a mother. She was inspired to create a brand for which she had a clear vision; a brand that had heirloom quality, luxurious clothing for children with a feeling of the whimsical, imaginative world that so beautifully comes to life in the presence of children.
Press Coverage
GLAMOUR
Nov 15, 2022
The Best Baby Clothes That Are Practical and Stylish
When you’re welcoming a new bundle of joy or shopping for someone who is, the best baby clothes will instantly melt you (almost as much as that sweet babe).
GLAMOUR
Nov 15, 2022
The Best Baby Clothes That Are Practical and Stylish
WOMEN'S WEAR DAILY
May 2, 2022
The 65 Best Gifts for Pregnant Women in Your Life
From luxurious self-care indulgences for her to essential baby gear that'll make her life that much easier once the little one arrives.
MOMTASTIC
Apr 17, 2022
How Kristen Callahan, Founder of Byrne & Bittle, Does It All
COUNTRY LIVING
Mar 14, 2022
27 Best Easter Gifts for Babies to Fill Your Little Bunny's Basket
These presents will make the Easter bunny even more popular.
MOTHERLY
Feb 27, 2022
22 Looks that Make the Perfect Baby Easter Outfit
Whether they're meeting the Easter Bunny or partaking in their first egg hunt, Easter is a very good excuse to get your baby all gussied up. After all, is there anything more adorable than a baby Easter outfit? There's seersucker fabrics, lop-eared bonnets and even the occasional pom-pom tail to partake in.
CWB
Feb 15, 2022
5 childrenswear brands to watch
HARPER'S
Nov 11, 2021
26 Luxe but Cute Gift Ideas for Children
TREND HUNTER
Sep 27, 2021
Heirloom-Quality Children’s Apparel: Byrne & Bittle Offers Luxurious Yet Playful Kids Clothing
Locations
Byrne & Bittle Headquarters
New York CIty, New York
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Kristen Callahan
Founder
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