Ferrari Babes in Red
There are many reasons to visit Ferrari's unique show room on Park Avenue in Manhattan and you've read about several of them here--from the new models that debut, to unusual Ferrari-themed gifts for men and women. But now it's time to celebrate the Little People–and we're not referring to Leprechauns–we mean young people.
Sure, Ferrari owners are known to roar around town in the elegant steeds and they are known to partake in all manner of elite social functions, applying the influence of style and intelligence at all levels of society. But eventually, one must come back to the home fires where there just might be a wee little picollo tifoso, sucking on a bottle but dreaming of burning rubber.
So, for the little ones, let's see what unique items you can find at Ferrari Park Avenue that will make Mom go, "Awww."
It's never too early to get a youngster motivated for the fast lane in life. So at the top of our must-have list is a miniature, infant driving suit, in the style of a Formula One driver, priced at $90. Set the next Kimi or Felipe behind the wheel of your rosso and shoot a picture for next year's holiday cards.
For those of you feeling the sting of winter, how about a cap and mittens? Have you ever been disappointed by a visit to Ferrari Park Avenue? Never! Here you'll find the charming Baby Cap and Mitts ensemble, of real leather and cashmere for $280. Pediatricians do not recommend goggles, or infants driving at speed, but for a quick photo op, you can borrow Dad's specs and use Mom's hair dryer to simulate a 100 m.p.h. breeze.
After all this over-the-top cuteness, your child might actually start mewling for the real thing! And with 17 long years to a competition race license, that's a lot of mewling. Satisfy the tykes with Cavallinos of their very own.
Made from beechwood, this darling rocking horse ($250) is painted with non-toxic water-based paints and comes in an assembly box. This rocker is sure to be the darling of any child's room–and the envy of his or her friends. Your kid also gets his first Italian lesson! Across the rocker, in la bella lingua, it says, "My first Cavallino." Indeed!
