New set of campaign pictures from Mercedes-Benz Trucks had me laughing so much, I just love these Truckerbabies.
The campaign was shot by Kajetan Kandler.
Mercedes-Benz Truckerbabies by Kajetan Kandler campaign for 2012
Mercedes-Benz Truckerbabies by Kajetan Kandler campaign 2012
Mercedes-Benz Truckerbabies by Kajetan Kandler campaign
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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
Big hat by Francomina Mini for kids fashion winter 2012
Chunky cable knit hat from Twinset Girl for kids fashion winter 2012
Monnalisa fake fur chunky hat for kidswear winter 2012
Miss Blumarine pale blue big hat for winter 2012 childrenswear
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
All photos except Marc Jacobs catwalk by Smudgetikka – all rights reserved
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At Pitti Bimbo in Florence this January the Italian children’s fashion label Simonetta held a remarkable event in aid of UNICEF.
To support the Pigotta project they had dressed 500 Unicef patch dolls in fabric and styles from their archives. I arrived late to the event and hadn’t realised the dolls were being sold in support of the Charity, but I was given one sad and lonely last doll whose outfit had been taken from her.
So for my first ever giveaway all the way from Florence I have one Unicef Pigotta patch doll here for one lucky reader who leaves a comment below, I will pick from my lucky hat on the 19th February and despatch the doll promptly. Her Pigotta identity is still attached.
More about the work of the Pigotta project can be found here, the project is an Italian once a year event, the dolls are made by school children, senior citizens and volunteers by hand and the event’s aim is educate the importance of immunisation in the developing world. The dolls represent all the races on Earth and weirdly this one looks a bit like me!
Simonetta for UNICEF all the dolls designers and representatives from Simonetta at Pitti Bimbo 74
Simonetta for UNICEF Girls play with the dolls before the auction
Pigotta doll from the Simonetta event Pitti Bimbo 74
Simonetta doll with her Pigotta identity tag
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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.
Louloueskimo winter 2012 love this hooded cowl neck top for girls or boys to wear.
Louloueskimo winter 2012 sweet, cheeky and glamourous, what a party outfit for children next winter!
Louloueskimo winter 2012 Children's handknits have contrast edging details
Louloueskimo winter 2012 big bow ankles and layered tabard knits for toddlers
Louloueskimo winter 2012 The chunky metal zip is a detail on many kids fashion styles for the winter 2012 season.
Louloueskimo winter 2012 cheeky hooded would be rabbits!
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
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.
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Hucklebones have one of the classiest collections in the UK with beautiful prints on silk and cotton fabrics and classic tailoring with a quirk for kids fashion this summer.
Here is a just released set of their summer images with soft lemon and aqua shades offset by navy blue. There is a retro feel to the collection but without the stiffness of many vintage originals which makes is so much easier to wear.
Hucklebones summer 2012 bows are a signature of this British label
Hucklebones summer 2012 cute aqua raincoat and matching tone print dress for kidswear from the UK based label
Hucklebones summer 2012 sweet bloomer shorts for kids fashion
Hucklebones summer 2012 the label carries more practical denim styles too for active kids
Hucklebones summer 2012 a piped children's tailored raincoat contrasts with the pale silk print underneath
Hucklebones summer 2012 Toddler tomboy style from the chic British kids fashion label
Hucklebones summer 2012 Spotty fashion always looks great on kids
Hucklebones summer 2012 Bow contrast dress for children's fashion, smart but simple
Hucklebones summer 2012 a sweet toddler look for the summer months
Hucklebones summer 2012 Gorgeous silk print dress, perfect for summer events for lucky children.
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