A massive hit of colour for winter 2012 from Sonia Rykiel Enfant children’s fashion collection

Echoing many of the trends seem this week at the latter part of London Fashion Week is the winter 2012 kids collection by Sonia Rykiel Enfant and perhaps an indication of what might be coming from Paris too in the way of strong colour.

Still with the black echoes and the signature stripes of the Rykiel line this is however one of the brightest winter collections I have ever seen.

Even boys get in on the fun with a bright multicoloured sweater too.

Sonia Rykiel winter 2012, I like the maroon and bright orange combination for winter 2012 kidswear

Sonia Rykiel Enfant winter 2012, I like the maroon and bright orange combination for winter 2012 kidswear

 

Sonia Rykiel winter 2012 a very bright winter for kidswear next season

Sonia Rykiel Enfant winter 2012 a very bright winter for kidswear next season

 

Sonia Rykiel Enfant winter 2012 Great colour blocked tights to match the vibrant knitwear

Sonia Rykiel Enfant winter 2012 Great colour blocked tights to match the vibrant knitwear

 

Sonia Rykiel Enfant winter 2012 childrenswear features leopard prints and animal motifs

Sonia Rykiel Enfant winter 2012 childrenswear features leopard prints and animal motifs

 

Love these 60's inspired looks too at Sonia Rykiel Enfant kidswear for winter 2012

Love these 60's inspired looks too at Sonia Rykiel Enfant kidswear for winter 2012

 

One for the boy's too with a striped beanie and signature Sonia Rykiel Enfant sweater for winter 2012

One for the boy's too with a striped beanie and signature Sonia Rykiel Enfant sweater for winter 2012

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My Little Dress Up, a cute story for their beginning, a second season next winter for this kids fashion brand

My Little Dress Up exists because the designers once made a dress for a little girl they knew in memory of the special party dresses that had been given when they were young. The little girl Lola became the company model and now this children’s fashion label is showing its second season for winter 2012 kidswear.

Based on a nearly couture concept with high quality fabrics and excellent make from a high end Atelier, the label which is based in the Netherlands is growing slowly with a range of special party and event items for 2-10 years old girls and boys.

Here is their first summer collection and some previews from winter 2012 which they exhibited for the first time at Kleine Fabriek in January as well.

Felippe & Lola model the summer 2012 collection of My Little Dress Up

Felippe & Lola model the summer 2012 collection of My Little Dress Up

 

Dolores Dress from the summer 2012 children's fashion collection of My Little Dress Up

Dolores Dress from the summer 2012 children's fashion collection of My Little Dress Up

 

Lulu Dress from My Little Dress Up nearly couture kids fashion collection for summer 2012

Lulu Dress from My Little Dress Up nearly couture kids fashion collection for summer 2012

 

Winter 2012 preview from My Little Dress Up childrenswear from the Netherlands

Winter 2012 preview from My Little Dress Up childrenswear from the Netherlands

 

Dolores dress for winter 2012 by My Little Dress Up

Dolores dress for winter 2012 by My Little Dress Up

 

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Bonnie Young preview for kids fashion winter 2012, muted colour and mixed textures bang on trend for next winter’s fashion

New York based designer Bonnie Young always has the most beautiful children’s fashion collection, it is sophisticated and is for the pre-teen – teen age group so it is not a surprise that she has started an adult sized line too.

The stunning range for next winter has a soft no-colour colour feeling with washed out greens, greys, brown and off white shades that remind me a lot of some of the clothes I have been seeing at the London Fashion Week this weekend.

The studded leathers, ruched and twisted satins, fur banded hems, textured and fringed wools are bang on adult trend too and the pop of flourescent now and then completes the collection perfectly.

The adult versions will contain the same fabrics and styling as this children’s line, this is not an easily affordable collection but it is truly desirable and would suit suit customers from Russia and the East very well.

In the UK it is just available at Harvey Nichols kids boutique run by Step 2wo.

Bonnie Young winter 2012 soft wrapped jacket for children to teenagers

Bonnie Young winter 2012 soft wrapped jacket for children to teenagers

 

Bonnie Young winter 2012 muted tones and texture for kids to teen fashion

Bonnie Young winter 2012 muted tones and texture for kids to teen fashion

 

Bonnie Young winter 2012 textures and satin in no-colour colour tones

Bonnie Young winter 2012 textures and satin in no-colour colour tones

 

Bonnie Young winter 2012 just a pop of flourescents in embroidered details

Bonnie Young winter 2012 just a pop of flourescents in embroidered details

 

Shoulder studded details from Bonnie Young for kids fashion winter 2012

Shoulder studded details from Bonnie Young for kids fashion winter 2012

 

Studded leather from Bonnie Young for winter 2012

Studded leather from Bonnie Young for winter 2012

 

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The winner of my giveaway Pigotta doll from last week is Nicky. Congratulations.

Giant hats, a winter 2012 trend for kids too, check out these beauties.

Something looked familiar about the Marc Jacobs brilliant winter 2012 fashion show, ahh yes, it was the giant hats, last seen on a kids catwalk in Pitti Bimbo, Florence for winter 2012 childrenswear.

I loved his mix of eccentric giant hats and lurex, brocade and chunky knits, all seen on the catwalk at Pitti Bimbo too. Here is a selection of the obvious perfect accessory for next winter from Twin-Set Girl, Monnalisa, Francomina Mini, Miss Blumarine and Waddler.

View the Marc Jacobs show here, it’s a wonderful uplifting inspired mix of texture, sparkle and shine and look out for the fab buckled shoes too.

Marc Jacobs winter 2012, whacky hats and an inspired mix of textures

Marc Jacobs winter 2012, whacky hats and an inspired mix of textures

 

Big hat by Francomina Mini for kids fashion winter 2012

Big hat by Francomina Mini for kids fashion winter 2012

 

Chunky cable knit hat from Twinset Girl for children's  fashion winter 2012

Chunky cable knit hat from Twinset Girl for kids fashion winter 2012

 

Monnalisa fake fur chunky hat for kidswear winter 2012

Monnalisa fake fur chunky hat for kidswear winter 2012

 

Miss Blumarine pale blue big hat for winter 2012 childrenswear

Miss Blumarine pale blue big hat for winter 2012 childrenswear

 

Francomina Mini puffy winter hat for 2012 children's fashion

Francomina Mini puffy winter hat for 2012 children's fashion

 

 

Waddler Alpaca fur giant hats for children, so soft and touchable at Playtime Paris for winter 2012

Waddler Alpaca fur giant hats for children, so soft and touchable at Playtime Paris for winter 2012

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Louloueskimo, such sweet pictures for this fall / winter 2012 children’s fashion collection

Louloueskimo introduces handknitted merino and cashmere wool to the collection for kidswear next winter. It is a fun sweet look inspired by the named character Loulou herself who this season has tumbled down the rabbit hole and finds herself in Wonderland!

Sequinned tutu’s, metallic piping on fleeces, and handknits form the core of the collection with simple cool modern shapes in taupe, smoke, powder and anthracite. The core idea is that the collection should be both playful and effortless to wear but with the luxe details that set it apart and hopefully ensure the items are passed down between generations.

I am delighted to see the progress of the label since I wrote about them a year ago here.

Loulou Eskimo winter 2012 love this hooded cowl neck top for girls or boys to wear.

Louloueskimo winter 2012 love this hooded cowl neck top for girls or boys to wear.

 

Loulou Eskimo winter 2012 sweet, cheeky and glamourous, what a party outfit for children next winter!

Louloueskimo winter 2012 sweet, cheeky and glamourous, what a party outfit for children next winter!

 

Loulou Eskimo winter 2012 Children's handknits have contrast edging details

Louloueskimo winter 2012 Children's handknits have contrast edging details

 

Loulou Eskimo winter 2012 big bow ankles and layered tabard knits for toddlers

Louloueskimo winter 2012 big bow ankles and layered tabard knits for toddlers

 

Loulou Eskimo winter 2012 The chunky metal zip is a detail on many kids fashion styles for the winter 2012 season.

Louloueskimo winter 2012 The chunky metal zip is a detail on many kids fashion styles for the winter 2012 season.

 

Loulou Eskimo winter 2012 cheeky hooded would be rabbits!

Louloueskimo winter 2012 cheeky hooded would be rabbits!

 

Loulou Eskimo winter 2012 The softer colours work well as well for the handknits and I just love those spat shoes.

Louloueskimo winter 2012 The softer colours work well as well for the handknits and I just love those spat shoes.

 

Loulou Eskimo winter 2012 Metallic spot on fleece in the paler shades for kids Fall 2012

Loulou Eskimo winter 2012 Metallic spot on fleece in the paler shades for kids Fall 2012

 

Louloueskimo winter 2012 But is she the cat or the mouse?

Louloueskimo winter 2012 But is she the cat or the mouse?

 

Loulou Eskimo winter 2012 The ankle wrap doubles as a headband or scarf wrap too.

Loulou Eskimo winter 2012 The ankle wrap doubles as a headband or scarf wrap too.

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