Pitti Bimbo 74 children’s fashion trends for winter 2012 from the stands

Posted on January 27, 2012 by smudgetikka

There is so much to show you from Pitti Bimbo for next winters kids fashion that I am finding it a little hard to edit it all into a few concise posts, I have picked out some of the key trends as seen on exhibitor stands and I will be revisiting some of these labels with more depth later in the year.

All the leading trends are here, chunky knitwear, sixties influences, detachable collars, fur trims, lurex threads, strong colours such as teal, mustard, raspberry and purple, subtle tweeds and grey shades.

Simonetta, strong colour and detachable collars for winter 2012 kids fashion

Simonetta, strong colour, metallic footwear and detachable collars for winter 2012 kids fashion

Tweed cape coat by Hartford for children's fashion winter 2012

Key colour tones and glitter from Bengh per Principesse from Pitti Bimbo for winter 2012 kids fashion

Lurex and random thread sweaters by Ann Valerie Hash for kidswear winter 2012

Madly cool gold sixties style dress for toddlers from Young Versace for winter 2012

Strong colour from American Outfitters for boys at Pitti Bimbo 74 for winter 2012

Animal photorealistic prints and vibrant colour from Anne Kurris for winter 2012 children's fashion

Grey cabled sweater by Fendi for kids fashion winter 2012

60's styling for girls at Fendi for winter 2012 kidswear trends

Inspiring display by Il Gufo for children's fashion winter 2012 at Pitti Bimbo

Moncler focused on their Bruce Weber ad campaign and movie at Pitti Bimbo for winter 2012

Missoni signature knits for kids with fun spotty stools at Pitti Bimbo for winter 2012

Newcomer Bark, knits and only knits but an on trend selection for kids winter 2012

Mi Mi Sol little doll versions of her beautiful dresses for little girls, so sweet at Pitti Bimbo for winter 2012

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Look out for Little Duckling at Bubble London this weekend, winter 2012 preview children’s fashion

Posted on January 26, 2012 by smudgetikka

Designer Rosa Wiland of Little Duckling has toned down the colour a notch for next winter’s kids fashion collection after summer’s vivid red, yellow and vibrant blue.

The collection retains its retro vibe with Peter Pan collars, banded velvet dresses, lace petticoats and structured denim rompers. There are scalloped hems and heart print tights, folkloric handknits and scarf and pompom all in one hats. The whole collection is distinctive yet also very wearable.

See it at Bubble London 29th / 30th January.

Little Duckling striped scarf pom pom hat and lace petticoat retro dress for children's fashion winter 2012

Little Duckling striped scarf pom pom hat and lace petticoat retro dress for kids fashion winter 2012

Super sweet heart tights and scalloped hems from Little Duckling for winter 2012 kidswear

Little Duckling striped scarf hats for children for autumn/winter 2012 at Bubble London

Victorian inspired moss green dress from Little Duckling for kids fashion a/w 2012

Little Duckling boys denim romper suit for baby and toddlers winter 2012

Little Duckling sweet folkloric knit and Peter Pan collared top for winter 2012

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Dominique Ver Eecke summer 2012 children’s fashion portfolio, looking foreword to the winter 2012 at Playtime this weekend!

Posted on January 25, 2012 by smudgetikka

The photographer Bieke Depoorter has once again done a fantastic job for the kids fashion designer Dominique Ver Eecke from Belgium for her spring / summer 2012 collection.

These clothes are fun, bright cheery and very wearable but with a clever design ethos, just look at that black dress with the white printed pleats and spots. Exactly what I would want if I was a little girl again.

I will be looking out for the new winter collection at Playtime Paris this weekend.

Dominique Ver Eecke for summer 2012 children's fashion, stunning little black dress

Dominique Ver Eecke tropical brights for kids fashion summer 2012

Dominique Ver Eecke sunshine brights and fun prints for kidswear spring 2012

Dominique Ver Eecke, clever optical illusion dress with swan motif for summer 2012

Dominique Ver Eecke sweet toddler fashion for summer 2012

Dominique Ver Eecke love this clash of prints for summer 2012

Dominique Ver Eecke, great boys jaquard sweater in this summer top orange tones

Dominique Ver Eecke beautiful graphic and floral prints for summer 2012 children's fashion

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Fantastic Marni children’s fashion debut for winter 2012 in Florence

Posted on January 24, 2012 by smudgetikka

This Marni collaboration with Spazio Sei has been done to perfection for kids fashion next fall/winter 2012 bringing a collection with a limited reach to a wider audience.

The line looks exactly as you would expect a Marni collection too, with the key elements of the main adult lines retained and the fabrics and cuts all have the Marni signature to them. The collection is for girls aged 2-12.

Key pieces include the detachable collars in brown floral prints, the tweed pinafore pleated dresses and the tweed parka jacket, the great print and fine striped blouses, dresses and shirts, striped knits with matching striped leggings and tights and signature spotty pieces too.

Consuelo Castiglioni was not in attendance but her very handsome husband and son were there, in a large gallery in the suburbs of Florence that was transformed for the occasion.

Marni children's detachable collar for winter 2012

Display for the new Marnis children's fashion collobaration with Spazio Sei winter 2012

Fine striped Marni shirt for kids winter 2012 fashion

Leigh Bowery style life size dolls at the Marni childrenswear presentation for winter 2012

Spots, stripes and ruffles for Marni children's fashion winter 2012

Gorgeous tweed pinafore by Marni kidswear for winter 2012

Stunning tweed parka coat for Marni children's collection winter 2012

More Leigh Bowery style life size dolls at the Marni childrenswear presentation

More Leigh Bowery style life size and smaller dolls at the Marni childrenswear presentation

Great boots at Marni childrenswear collection for winter 2012

The Castiglioni owners of Marni, father and son, very handsome!

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Pitti Bimbo 74 – kids fashion for winter 2012, a personal view from the catwalk.

Posted on January 23, 2012 by smudgetikka

The catwalks at Pitti Bimbo in Florence are the nearest thing children’s fashion has to the Ready to Wear circus of New York, Paris, London and Milan. Some of the more avante-garde labels can’t afford the catwalk shows so they don’t always break the trends but they do give a very clear indication of what lies ahead for mainstream kids high fashion.

The kids that model in Florence are super cute, some are brought in from Milan or even the UK sometimes but most live in the city and get used to the bi-yearly fashion week. As they grow you begin to spot the faces of the most distinctive as they progress from the age 4 samples to the age 8 and then suddenly they are gone and there is a whole new set of kids up there.

I love photographing the catwalk from my privileged front row and sometimes backstage view, today my post has some of my favourite shots, later I will concentrate on the trends of the season.

Backstage at Miss Blumarine waiting for the hairdresser, Pitti Bimbo 74

Twin-Set Girl, knitted accessories are hot this year, Pitti Bimbo 74 for winter 2012

Miss Blumarine , the 60's revived at Pitti Bimbo 74 for kid's winter 2012 fashion

Monnalisa for winter 2012 one of the younger models

Twin-Set Girl, chunky knits and yellow ochre - one of the season's colours for winter 2012 kidswear

Mixed textures for boys next winter at Pitti Bimbo 74 from Ice Ice Iceberg

Kids being kids at Paul Smith for the launch of his new children's shoe range, Pitti Bimbo 74

Joining the photographers at the Pitti Bimbo catwalks!

Its all about texture too next winter, Miss Blumarine at Pitti Bimbo 74

Explosive finale for Twin-Set Girl

And finally a taster of the brilliant Marni kids fashion presentation, no models just still life but a fab collection, more to follow later in the week!

Marni children's fashion preview display for winter 2012

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