Kathryns

Kathryns, designer children's fashion boutique in Liverpool

Kathryns is an independent designer childrenswear boutique based in Liverpool. Its catalogue spans clothing, footwear and accessories from some of the leading international brands in the children's segment, aimed at babies, boys and girls, and teenagers. The company presents itself with a four-decade history dedicated to designer fashion for children.

A catalogue organised by age and category

The online store structures its offering into three main groups —baby, boys and girls— and allows filtering by product type and age. The baby section includes categories such as bodysuits, babygrows, bloomers, pyjamas, knitwear, outfit sets, polo tops, shorts, skirts, sweatshirts, swimwear, T-shirts, tracksuits and trousers, as well as accessories, bags and gift sets. The boys' section includes accessories, coats and jackets, jeans, knitwear, nightwear, occasionwear, outfit sets, polo tops, shirts, shoes, shorts, sweatshirts and hoodies, swimwear, T-shirts, tracksuits and trousers or joggers. The girls' section adds activewear, leggings, playsuits, blouses, socks and tights, in addition to the previous categories.

The size range covers from newborn —0, 1, 3, 6, 9, 12 and 18 months— up to 16 years, with intermediate annual brackets. The website also offers a sale selection, price filters (under £25, £50 and £100, and over £100) and a preorders section with brands such as Billieblush, Boss, Caramelo Kids, Chloe, Lanvin, Lapin House, Marc Jacobs, Missoni, Monnalisa, Oilily, Pangasa Baby, Stella McCartney Kids and Timberland Kids.

Brands represented

Among the labels available are Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Atelier Choux Babywear, Baby Gi, Balloon Chic, Billieblush, Boss, Caramelo Kids, Chloe, Diesel, DKNY Kids, Donsje, Emile et Rose, Emilio Pucci, Fendi, Fofettes Babywear, Granlei, Kenzo Kids, Lanvin, Lapin House, Lili Gaufrette, Mac Ilusion, Magnolia Baby, Marc Jacobs, Marena, Missoni, Moda Bandidos, Monnalisa, Neil Barrett, Oilily, Paz Rodriguez, Philosophy Kids, Piccola Speranza, Phi Clothing, Pinko, Roberto Cavalli, Sal & Pimenta, Sarah Louise, Simonetta, Stella McCartney Kids, Tartine et Chocolat, Timberland Kids and Tutto Piccolo.

Styles for special occasions and everyday wear

The store's selection combines hard-wearing garments for active children with more formal options. The catalogue includes christening and party wear, traditional outfits, wedding sets and casual style options. The company states that customers can try garments at home thanks to free returns for orders from mainland UK, and that it ships to 120 countries.

Online and in-store shopping

In addition to the online store, Kathryns serves customers at its Liverpool boutique on Prescot Road, Old Swan. The company offers free in-store collection and various deferred payment methods, including Klarna, Clearpay and Laybuy, available at checkout. Orders over £199 have free shipping, and the company guarantees the authenticity of all its products. Returns are accepted within 14 days and are free for non-sale items.

Service and customer care

The company handles enquiries by phone Monday to Friday, 9:30 to 17:00. On its website it publishes a blog with content on children's fashion, baby names and music for childbirth, and offers a 10% discount to new customers who subscribe to its mailing list, applicable to the first purchase of new season items with exclusions.

Location and contact

Prescot Road, Old Swan, Liverpool L13 5XA · Phone: 0151 601 7972 · Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 9:30 - 17:00