Pack a lunch; we’re taking a road trip. Believe it or not, the most fashionable kids’ clothes are found OTP … in Duluth. CAYENNE carries such hip grown-up labels as Da Nang, Joe’s and Antik Denim — as well as haute lines that include Lola et Moi, Petit Bateau and Nutmeg. Co-owner Kevin Payne gets inspiration from his own 4-year-old daughter, who we’re sure will continue to inspire him well into her teens. (The store stocks clothing for babies and children up to age 16.) Cayenne is a tad on the pricey side, with cashmere frocks and “rockstar jeans” upping the ante, but isn’t your child’s fashion reputation worth it? less...

What's not great about Target? The store has managed to convert even the snobbiest of shoppers. Its children's clothes, both boys and girls, are cool, trendy and priced right. Somehow the store has perfected the art of staying on top of trends, so if your little girl wants those shiny jeans and tattoo top her friend got at some New York City shop, chances are you'll find something similar here, just cheaper. less...