Bubble London part two – summer 2013 children’s fashion trends, today prints and pattern.

Posted on June 19, 2012 by smudgetikka

Wildmeadow flowers and retro style prints were amongst the most popular themes for next summer 2013 at Bubble London kids fashion fair. On the whole prints were ditsy tiny florals or strong graphic lines, plaids, ginghams, stripes and spots.

Traditional Liberty prints were as popular as ever and usually used in traditional smocking and gathered style dresses too. Truly the spirit of Endi Blyton lives on here in a mythical middle England that never dies.

There is also a use of traditional fabrics in untraditional ways, such as the plaid dungarees from Jessie and James and the heavy brocade skirt for summer instead of winter at No Added Sugar.

Our sweet model Elfie below is showing a dress from her mummy’s collection Victoria and Elfie named after them which as well as many varieties of Liberty print traditional dresses has the sweet pink dress with floral waist decoration second down.

Elfie shows off two of her favourite dresses from her children's clothing range for summer 2013 supervised by mummy Victoria.

Simple party dress with floral decorated waist for kidswear summer 2013 from Victoria and Elfie

Poppy showed beautiful wildflower meadow prints with storybook characters, their womenswear has been a huge hit so we must hope they keep on with the children's line as it is quite unique.

Liberty wildflower print from P'tit Chic... De Paris for younger children summer 2013

A stronger wildflower print skirt from Silvian Heach Kids from Italy for tween ages summer 2013

Retro 1950's floral print from Rachel Riley for this girls classic dress for spring 2013

A brilliant selection of prints from Christina Rohde who was too late too show this year but I had a sneak peek from her agent and I will catch up with more at CPH Kids

Subtle but neon soft floral print from I Love Gorgeous for summer 2013 girlswear

Bonnie baby's summer forest print has a Scandinavian feel to it.

Hucklebones went for an abstracted sunflower for summer 2013

Summer heavy brocade in a zinging pink at No Added Sugar

Beau Loves, the modern sharp end of babywear, graphic shapes and prints for boys and girls

Jessie and James turn the plaid shirt into dungarees for children's fashion summer 2013

Graphic prints for boys swim shorts from L'asticot for summer 2013

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Bubble London June 2012 for kids fashion summer 2013 – key trends in childrenswear to spot.

Posted on June 18, 2012 by smudgetikka

Wow where to start, this is a great Bubble London show with plenty of fresh new exhibitors to excite the buyers and press alike for kidswear next summer.

In this first post I want to concentrate on three key stories, one is colour, there was an abundance of yellow at the fair often with or complementary to mint green, its a key colour story for summer 2013 along with splashes of neon pink and orange. Flesh tones and soft pastels are still there but not as extensively.

Next there is so much detail around necklines, bows, ribbon thread gathers and square cuts feature strongly.

Lastly for today, it looks like the Flamingo is shaping up to be creature of the season, it’s the perfect colour, neon pink, elegant and can be reduced to cartoon simplicity, what could be better.

Marmalade and Mash, simple shapes in key colours and stripes are always a winner in the summer season for kids.

The perfect yellow cardigan for children with ruffled neckline by Hucklebones for summer 2013

Aravore combines yellow and green in one dress for a simple kids summer run around style

I defy you to find a cooler outfit than this! Mint green stripe bloomers and gold bomber jacket from No Added Sugar with brand new sunglasses line for 2013

Little Duckling's softer toned yellow looks retro with dark red stripes

Tootsa McGinty combines the colours in a fab boy's harlequin sweater for summer 2013

Tootsa MacGinty combines the colours in a fab boy's harlequin sweater for summer 2013

Bonnie Baby uses yellow stripes with denim blue, looking to the export market they have a shop opening soon in Hong Kong

Congratulations to Indikidual, the winners of the Stand out Stand Bubble London award for this season.

Jessie and James plaid and gathered collar and a jersey dress is super stylish

Beautifully tailored bow collar by Hucklebones on a girls top

Pure simplicity with 2 cuts in a variety of fabrics and a dreped neckline from newcomer Little Troll who has recently left Jasper Conran

Tie neckline detail from Welsh company Pili Pala in an organic range

Flamingo crazy, hot pink print bag from Molo for summer 2013

Flamingo sweater from I Love Gorgeous for summer 2013

Mr Flamingo, a hit in the middle at Dandy Star

Part Two of Bubble London summer 2013 trends to come tomorrow including print choices and textures.

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Jessie and James, children’s fashion with an inventive spirit, winter 2012 preview

Posted on February 29, 2012 by smudgetikka

Its exciting when you see a brand new label in kids fashion and even more so when you realise that the two designers have a brilliant fashion pedigree having both worked for Vivienne Westwood as pattern cutter and designer respectively. True to expectations they have produced a stunning range for discerning kids called Jessie and James.

Previewing here the second collection which sticks to their philosophy of 100% British clothing, cut with innovation and quirky styling for children from 3 months to 7 years to form a unique brand. They are using classic tartan fabrics, checked cotton shirting, stripes in grey jersey and fleece principally in grey, navy and red for next winter 2012/2013.

The theme is Finders Keepers and is inspired by a mix of the magic of Alice in Wonderland and the fun of exploring a grandparents attic, the clothes are cool without restricting kids movements with little touches that mark them out from the pack such as extra pockets and inventive cuts.

Jessie & James winter 2012 funky boys styling from the Brit label

Tartan features strongly for Jessie & James winter 2012 children's fashion collection

Jessie & James bold stripes in grey and navy for girls quirky cut fashion

Jessie and James winter 2012 sweet bow details and super baggy pants for kids winter fashion 2012/2013

Jessie and James boys cool sports look for winter 2012

Love this checked pinny dress from Jessie and James for winter 2012 kidswear

Jessie and James, their own son models the oversized hat here for winter 2012

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Bubble London, The Brits show their trends for kids fashion winter 2012

Posted on January 31, 2012 by smudgetikka

All British companies in todays Bubble London round up, some old names , some newcomers. The trends are more mixed up here as Bubble London has exhibitors that span all levels of the market but it is good to see some of the homegrown brands presenting strong collections for kidswear winter 2012.

Ones to watch are the ever beautiful Hucklebones, a foxy new line from Tootsa MacGinty, a strong second collection for Jessie and James, new interiors products by Dandy Star cushions, mugs, tea towels and posters, plus two newcomers this year – Weasel and Stoat and Rock ‘n’ Regal.

Plaid mixed with grey jersey and fleece for Jessie and James clever asymmetrical cutting for kids winter 2012 fashion

Hucklebones art deco style own print dress with huge applique bow front for kids fashion winter 2012

Hucklebone stunning pink metallic pleated dress

Tootsa MacGinty fox intarsia knit top and chevron knit cardigan for boys winter 2012

Bonnie Baby goes for a fox motif for boys too at Bubble London for children's fashion winter 2012

Mila-Moo decorated fine wool dress for girls winter 2012

Newcomers Weasel and Stoat had an accomplished first collection with silks, jersey and wool separates for girls and boys

Strong interiors products by Dandy Star for winter 2012 featuring their graphic designs

Aravore showed a retro inspired band collection with mock album covers for kids fashion winter 2012

No Added Sugar always have a strong boy's offering, here skeletal head designs for winter 2012

New label Rock 'n' Regal showed complicated cut details with all British fabrics and manufacture

A Chelsea pensioner/Beatles inspired coat by Rock 'n' Regal for kidswear winter 2012

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I am thrilled to see the early samples for Liberty store new children’s fashion dept open in spring 2012, Little Liberty.

Posted on November 11, 2011 by smudgetikka

Thrilled because the buying is great, featuring lots of Belgium labels that I love but which are rarely bought for the UK.

There is a specific type of customer for labels such as Simple Kids, Rita co Rita, Gold and Maan and Liberty’s have that customer. Chic and individual enough not to need the big name on the label.

The offering will be in a 2,000 sq ft area on the 3rd floor against the Gt Marlborough St bay windows and will have fashion for newborn to 8 years old, some footwear, toys and accessories. Special items include embroidered T-shirts from Menswear label Folk, Liberty print Dr Martens for kids and a range of shirts in boys sizes by Oliver Spencer.

Its great to see British new design label Jessie and James in there too.

A Liberty produced children’s fashion range will also be introduced later in the spring featuring the store’s timeless florals in a wide variety of styles.

A preview of the new children's fashion dept in Liberty, from February 2012

Hot orange and yellow baby styles for next summer from Liberty's new kids dept

Great retro styling from Rita co Rita at Liberty for spring 2012 children's fashion

There will be a large range of Liberty print kids fashion later in the spring of 2012

Retro style prints for children from Belgium designers Maan at Liberty for spring 2012

Great to see new British label Jessie and James will be represented in the kids fashion at Liberty

Quirky boy's styles from Simple Kids at Liberty for spring 2012

The beautiful Gray-Label pirate ship kite will be available at Liberty store in spring 2012

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Bubble London part two – summer 2013 children’s fashion trends, today prints and pattern.

Bubble London June 2012 for kids fashion summer 2013 – key trends in childrenswear to spot.

Jessie and James, children’s fashion with an inventive spirit, winter 2012 preview

Bubble London, The Brits show their trends for kids fashion winter 2012

I am thrilled to see the early samples for Liberty store new children’s fashion dept open in spring 2012, Little Liberty.