Footwear trends for children summer 2012, metallic still rules ok.

Posted on August 24, 2011 by smudgetikka

After an exhaustive look at all the trade shows for next summer I have now done a round up of some of the coolest footwear I found.

Metallic leathers are still very popular and still look fresh, new finishes are basket weaves and stamped suedes, fringed and bow decorations and studded leathers and suedes. Converse and decorated thong styles are also very popular but have lost the freshness of last year. Punched, spotted, patent and quilted finishes often used for ballet pumps feel fresher for next summer.

Chunky ankle straps and open toe boots are also strong again.

Boys have a choice of rubber soled chunky biker style boots, converse styles in many print and colour variations, leather thongs or super smart laced bi-colour trad styles.

Woven bi-colour decorated pumps from Simonetta for girls summer 2012

Sweet daisy decorated thong sandals from Il Gufo for girlswear summer 2012

Logo imprinted suede soft loafer for children from Fendi for summer 2012

Chunky woven ankle strap pumps from Simonetta for girls summer 2012

Open toe boots from Mod 8 for kids footwear summer 2012

Cool minimal suede wide strapped ankle boot by Mod 8 for kids fashion summer 2012

Cool minimal suede wide strapped ankle boot by Mod 8 for girls fashion summer 2012

Neat signature stripe bow banded patent pumps by Paul Smith for girls summer 2012

Neat signature stripe bow banded patent pumps by Pauls Smith

A softer mould in kids shoes and metallic leathers for summer 2012 from Angulus

Fringed suede decoration on shoes and boots from Angulus for summer 2012 kids footwear

Perfect classic boot for toddlers from Pepe Childrens Shoes for summer 2012

Studded sandals by Ash for their kids range summer 2012

Black leather studded boot for boys by Versace for summer 2012

If all these fail to inspire, how about a simple ribbon for a beach day? Catwalk at Francomina Mini for summer 2012

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Kids fashion trends from the designer catwalks at Pitti Bimbo 73 for summer 2012

Posted on June 30, 2011 by smudgetikka

While some of the coolest items at the trade fairs are off the catwalk its a pretty good gauge of the season to see what is represented by some of the biggest designer names in children’s fashion at the Pitti Bimbo catwalks twice a year.

In general everyone had the same sort of items, puffy full volume skirts to the knee and A-line tunic or loose shift dresses for girls worn with leggings cut at the calf, slim trousers, shorts in all shapes and fitted tailored jackets with some shrug cardigans too. Special occasion dresses tended to be of lace or had multiple net frills and ruffles in layers often in off white or soft pastels. There are also simple shaped vivid dresses and bell shaped skirts in acid bright colours. Florals look newest mixed with stripes for an eye jerking combination.

Boyswear was fairly classical, tending towards the US preppie style and with some bright colour of which emerald green and orange were the clear favourites. Teenage styles with shirts layered over T-shirts and fine scarves rolled around necks are the favourite way to dress. As always there is a representation of nautical style and red/white/blue combinations.

Wouldn’t be summer without it!

Stripe and floral mix at Simonetta for kids fashion summer 2012

Boyswear in emerald green from Calvin Klein Jeans for summer 2012

Miss Blumarine pretty pastel net ruffles for girls fashion summer 2012

More ruffled net layers at Miss Grant for designer kidswear summer 2012

More ruffled net layers at Miss Grant for kidswear summer 2012

Silvian Heach Kids cool flower print boy's T-shirt for summer 2012

Super vibrant colour at Simonetta for summer 2012 girlswear

Big daisy patterns at Monnaiisa girlswear for summer 2012

Graphic simple stripe dresses at Fendi for summer 2012

Geek chic at Woolrich Kids boyswear for summer 2012

Retro style print is a new variant on nautical style at Guess Kids for summer 2012

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Pitti Bimbo 73 for children's fashion summer 2012, Fendi steals the honour as best kids fashion show in town.

Posted on June 27, 2011 by smudgetikka

It’s been a very hot and busy few days in Florence for the 73rd Edition of the kids trade fair Pitti Bimbo. The opening day is always super busy with catwalk shows and events but this year it was crazy, with some of the biggest brands in the world trying to time slot against each other.

For me the best show in town this time was the catwalk by Fendi. Held in a beautiful old Victorian butterfly house similar to the great conservatories in Kew Gardens and with a line up of waiters greeting overheated visitors with lemon ice lollies at the entrance it was a calm moment in a crazy day.

The outfits were true to current trends with simple lines and perfect vibrant brights in jade green, turquoise and deep coral, nicely tufted edged logo scarves and a musical score print used for dresses and boys shirts.

The setting was fantastic as the sun went down behind the catwalk entrance at Fendi

The logo is used tastefully on bucket bags and bow wrapped scarf headbands at Fendi kidswear for summer 2012

Boyswear is kept simple but well co-ordinated at Fendi for summer 2012 shown in Florence

Key strong colour palette for summer 2012 children's fashion from Fendi girlswear

Supersoft denim for boys tailoring at Fendi summer 2012 collection shown in Florence

Sporty casuals for girlswear at Fendi summer 2012 collection at pitti Bimbo 73 in Florence

Logo zipped back dresses in simple shift shapes at Fendi summer 2012 childrenswear

Supercute rainbow coloured logo Fendi scarf wrapped collars for the boys summer 2012

Subtle logo printed deck shoes for boys and pumps for girls for kidswear summer 2012 at Fendi Note the knee patch on the jeans leg!

Musical scores and emblems decorated girls dresses and boys shirts at Fendi for summer 2012

Silvia Fendi appeared for the finale at the Fendi kidswear catwalk show for summer 2012

One of the youngest guests is super interested in the Fendi children's fashion show in Florence for summer 2012

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Newborn baby spring fashion in amongst the new blooms of spring for summer 2011

Posted on April 11, 2011 by smudgetikka

Such beautiful spring weather at the moment. I paid a visit at the weekend to one of my favorite city spots, Cannizaro Park and photographed some of the cutest new baby dresses for spring this year.

The best of Italy with brands such as Simonetta, Fendi, D&G Junior, Monnalisa and Microbe. Utterly adorable tiny little things.

Soft pink net baby dress by Simonetta for summer 2011

Flapper chic for babies with shimmer dress from Monnalisa Chic for summer 2011

Soft net rosette espadrilles for tiny babies by Simonetta for summer 2011

Delicate spotted devore baby dress by Fendi, perfect for a wedding or Christening

Wild bloom print on silk dress from D&G Junior for babies

Sweet ruffled zip baby jacket from Microbe

Hats off! Winter 2011 inspiration for kids fashion, get a hat.

Posted on April 4, 2011 by smudgetikka

There are all sorts, trilby’s, beanies, wooly pull ons, caps, trapper hats you name it there is a style to suit every shape for next winter.

Plus with Ski style and mountain influences a hot trend D&G have even produced their own ski helmet and goggles for kids.

Chanel eat your heart out, you didn’t get there first on this one!

Seriously though a hat is often the small accessory that absolutely makes the outfit on kids, they are really cute and when the weather is really cold make sure that not too much heat escapes from those growing brains.