Parsons Graduate Fashion show in New York, new talent for designer childrenswear

Posted on May 8, 2012 by smudgetikka

It’s great that a major Fashion School such as Parsons in New York takes children’s fashion seriously enough to devote a part of the faculty to it specifically.

I met assistant professor Francesca Sammaritano for the Parsons children’s course at Pitti Bimbo in Florence and was surprised and delighted to find out that my blog was a daily read for the students there. The graduate show was last week in New York and one of the four students selected for the final catwalk presentation show has kindly sent me her graduate collection photos.

It isn’t often we get to see children’s collections by students and its good to see what their take on the business is, the collection below for the teen ages is by Patricia Gomez and is dedicated to her grandfather.

Best of luck for the future Patricia.

Patricia Gomez Parson Graduate Collection

Patricia Gomez Parsons Graduate Collection

Natalia Vodianova throws a party at Caramel Baby and Child for her Naked Heart Foundation limited edition cashmere girls dress.

Posted on May 4, 2012 by smudgetikka

On the 16th May at the Caramel Baby and Child store in Ledbury Rd in Notting Hill the supermodel Natalia Vodianova will be having a little tea party to celebrate her latest project for the Naked Heart Foundation, the charity she launched to build inspiring play parks for children living in poverty.

Natalia asked Caramel to design a dress that revived her childhood memories and the result is a red 100% cashmere crochet dress and separate collar accessory that have a hand made and simple ethos in a luxury fabric.

Modeled by Neva Vodianova Portman, Natalia’s daughter who is now 6 years old and as you can see from the shots below has already appeared in Vogue many times herself. The dress will be available from the end of June in Caramel stores and selected Department stores worldwide, all proceeds will go to the Naked Heart Foundation.

Dress £225, collar £45 for ages 4-12 yrs.

Neva Vodianova Portman models a limited edition dress by Caramel for the Naked Heart Foundation

Natalia Vodianova and Neva as a baby in October 2006 on the cover of Paris Vogue

Natalia Vodianova & her daughter Neva in a Conde Nast promotion 2007

Natalia Vodianova and Neve for US Vogue - mother love, so sweet

Natalia Vodianova & her daughter Neva in Vogue shot by Mario Testino, November 2008

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A new talent from Estonia in kids designer fashion, cool looks for children for winter 2012

Posted on May 2, 2012 by smudgetikka

Already established in Estonia with her women’s label Xenia Joost has produced a great children’s collection for winter 2012 which one of my favourite kids photographer’s Katrina Tang has photographed.

Full of ethnic references in a modern take, some of it looks like a mini Dries Van Noten collection with rich traditional embroideries, floral printed silks and rich brick toned brocade.

Definitely one to watch, she is another interesting designer from the expanding Estonian fashion scene.

Xenia Joost for winter 2012 childrenswear, ethnic embroidery mixed with satin

Xenia Joost for winter 2012 retro girls dress with softness

Xenie Joost for winter 2012 beautiful floral prints rminiscent of Dries Van Noten for these girls fashion looks

Xenia Joost for winter 2012 belted coats and ruffled long skirts for fall kidswear

Xenia Joost, Estonian kids fashion for winter 2012, rich brick toned brocade for girls

Xenia Joost, Estonian kids fashion for winter 2012 richly embroidered jacket

Xenia Joost, Estonian kids fashion for winter 2012 ethnic style embroidery and a touch of Eastern European fur!

Xenia Joost, Estonian kids fashion for winter 2012 sweet tailored jackets and easy slouch trousers for little tomboys

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Chloe previews their mini versions for children’s designer fashion winter 2012

Posted on April 30, 2012 by smudgetikka

Cool tasteful styling here from Chloe for their kids fashion collections for next winter, including a baby sized collection too.

There are a few mini me’s from the main women’s line but mostly the clothes are age appropriate and easy to wear.

Chloe winter 2012 Cool classic tailoring in neutral tones for Kids fashion for fall

Chloe winter 2012 Pale baby dress with sheer overlay for winter 2012 parties

Chloe winter 2012 Great luxe quality but easy to wear for children's fashion

Chloe winter 2012 kidswear. Sweet denim all in one

Chloe winter 2012 girls shift dress with necklace details

Chloe winter 2012 The fake fur whlte parka will be a young girls favourite coat for sure.

Chloe winter 2012 A superchic camel wool parka with leather pocket trims

Chloe winter 2012 casual styling for young girls with easy tops and slim jeans

See the summer collection here

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Little Marc Jacobs, a strong start to the collaboration with CWF for the kids designer fashion label

Posted on April 27, 2012 by smudgetikka

There were some very cute looks especially in the baby sizes from Little Marc Jacobs for next fall/winter’s children’s fashion from this label.

It is the first season’s collaboration with the new licensee CWF who also handle Chloe, Boss and Burberry so they are right at the top of brand name designer collaborations in the children’s fashion world and know the direction the line should be taking.

Key looks included the faux fur belted gilet, the heart print baby dress and coat, the faux fur deep navy duffle coat and boy’s funky parka jackets and tri-coloured knitwear.

There is also a fabulous mini me children’s laser cut leather petal dress direct from the adult range.