A Legacy of Classic Style: LITTLE ENGLISH

There’s a reason why classic children’s clothing never goes out of style, and at Little English, you can shop for your little loved ones to your heart’s desire. From details like hand smocking to vintage jumper silhouettes, your child, grandchild, niece, or nephew, will be voted ‘best dressed’ this school year when you shop with Little English.

Founded in 2004 by Shannon Latham, Little English was founded on the belief that children should be welldressed as children. So many times we see children that are dressed in clothing that is trendy for adults, but you won’t find that here. “We believe in producing forever quality garments that are meant to be worn by more than one child,” explains Shannon. “Through our use of high-quality fabrics that are ready to wash and wear, we have earned a ‘tried and true’ status from our customers around the world.”

Growing up in Memphis, Tennessee, Shannon got a taste of true southern style, and was especially inspired by the exceptional quality of hand-sewn clothing from generations past. “Living away from Memphis, the nostalgia of my childhood and memories of family dressed in their finery at social gatherings inspired me to start Little English,” smiles Shannon.

After moving to Lexington with her husband, Davant, Shannon made the decision to open Little English, starting out by offering cotton nightgowns and matching pajama sets. After many requests, Shannon decided to expand, and now, Little English offers clothing size newborn to 14, sells to over 400 stores in the US, overseas, as well as online, and dropships for various large retailers such as Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Maisonette, and so on.

As the owner of a large family brand, Shannon wanted to get her own family involved with the business, too, to keep tradition at the heart of the company. “As head of design, I work side-by-side with my daughter, Dunn, to create seasonal collections that are made up of timeless styles, well-made products, and garments that can be passed through generations” Shannon explains. “What started as a beautiful baby line defined by hand-smocking has flourished into a full apparel line with accompanying accessories, outerwear, gifts, and bedding!”

As Little English comes into its 20th year in business, Shannon reflects on how grateful she is to have created a life of many passions, all while being a successful business woman. “I have many passions which include entertaining, gardening, fox hunting, and travel,” says Shannon. “But what brings me the most joy is entertaining family and friends at home, with a bourbon in hand, doors open with dogs running about, and laughter echoing from the porch.”

Dressing well is not only a form of self-expression, but also a lovely way to represent your family - so why not buy your little ones clothing that they can not only enjoy while they’re small, but can pass down when they’re grown? To shop the timeless styles that Little English carries, visit www.littleenglish.com. Disclaimer: We can’t promise that you won’t want to add everything to your cart!