Pitti Bimbo 74 children’s fashion trends for winter 2012 from the stands

Posted on January 27, 2012 by smudgetikka

There is so much to show you from Pitti Bimbo for next winters kids fashion that I am finding it a little hard to edit it all into a few concise posts, I have picked out some of the key trends as seen on exhibitor stands and I will be revisiting some of these labels with more depth later in the year.

All the leading trends are here, chunky knitwear, sixties influences, detachable collars, fur trims, lurex threads, strong colours such as teal, mustard, raspberry and purple, subtle tweeds and grey shades.

Simonetta, strong colour and detachable collars for winter 2012 kids fashion

Simonetta, strong colour, metallic footwear and detachable collars for winter 2012 kids fashion

Tweed cape coat by Hartford for children's fashion winter 2012

Key colour tones and glitter from Bengh per Principesse from Pitti Bimbo for winter 2012 kids fashion

Lurex and random thread sweaters by Ann Valerie Hash for kidswear winter 2012

Madly cool gold sixties style dress for toddlers from Young Versace for winter 2012

Strong colour from American Outfitters for boys at Pitti Bimbo 74 for winter 2012

Animal photorealistic prints and vibrant colour from Anne Kurris for winter 2012 children's fashion

Grey cabled sweater by Fendi for kids fashion winter 2012

60's styling for girls at Fendi for winter 2012 kidswear trends

Inspiring display by Il Gufo for children's fashion winter 2012 at Pitti Bimbo

Moncler focused on their Bruce Weber ad campaign and movie at Pitti Bimbo for winter 2012

Missoni signature knits for kids with fun spotty stools at Pitti Bimbo for winter 2012

Newcomer Bark, knits and only knits but an on trend selection for kids winter 2012

Mi Mi Sol little doll versions of her beautiful dresses for little girls, so sweet at Pitti Bimbo for winter 2012

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Mi Mi – Sol a new children’s fashion label from Italy from one half of I Pinco Pallino for summer 2012

Posted on July 27, 2011 by smudgetikka

Imelde Bronzieri was for many years one half of the design duo I Pinco Pallino and now she has branched out on her own with a new launch called MiMi-sol, the name is from the first notes of a Brahms lullaby and reflects her desire to make a clothing line which reflects the needs of children rather than adults and is for both boys and girls.

The label is divided into a couture section with elaborate decoration and fine details and a more accessible line, Indaco and Sand and was shown for the first time at Pitti Bimbo for next summer 2012.

Certainly the inspirations from the designs of I Pinco Pallino can be seen here, but also there are some fresh printed shift dresses and a more relaxed vibe to some of the boyswear. For many years I Pinco Pallino set the standard for Italian children’s fashion and it is likely that MiMi-sol will also achieve the highest levels in craftsmanship and quality.

First look at Mi mi sol couture label for summer 2012 from Italy

Sweet dolls at new label Mi mi sol at Pitti Bimbo 73 for summer 2012

The floral dress revisited at Mi mi sol for summer 2012

Modern florals by Mi mi sol at Pitti Bimbo 73 for summer 2012

Traditional shapes for party dresses with beautiful detailing from Mi mi sol for spring 2012

Baby styles too at Mi mi sol for summer 2012

Tailoring for boys from Mi mi sol for summer 2012

Wow would I like a pair of these, soft suede crystal studded loafers by Mi mi sol for summer 2012 kidswear

Sand at Mi mi sol for childrenswear summer 2012

Great ladder display from Mi mi sol at Pitti Bimbo 73 in Florence for summer 2012 kids fashion

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Mi Mi – Sol a new children’s fashion label from Italy from one half of I Pinco Pallino for summer 2012

Posted on July 27, 2011 by smudgetikka

Imelda Bronzieri was for many years one half of the design duo I Pinco Pallino and now she has branched out on her own with a new launch called Mi mi sol, the name is from the first notes of a Brahms lullaby and reflects her desire to make a clothing line which reflects the needs of children rather than adults and is for both boys and girls.

Certainly the inspirations from the designs of I Pinco Pallino can be seen here, but also there are some fresh printed shift dresses and a more relaxed vibe to some of the boyswear. For many years I Pinco Pallino set the standard for Italian children’s fashion and it is likely that Mi mi sol will also achieve the highest levels in craftsmanship and quality.

First look at Mi mi sol couture label for summer 2012 from Italy

Sweet dolls at new label Mi mi sol at Pitti Bimbo 73 for summer 2012

The floral dress revisited at Mi mi sol for summer 2012

Modern florals by Mi mi sol at Pitti Bimbo 73 for summer 2012

Traditional shapes for party dresses with beautiful detailing from Mi mi sol for spring 2012

Baby styles too at Mi mi sol for summer 2012

Tailoring for boys from Mi mi sol for summer 2012

Wow would I like a pair of these, soft suede crystal studded loafers by Mi mi sol for summer 2012 kidswear

Sand at Mi mi sol for childrenswear summer 2012

Great ladder display from Mi mi sol at Pitti Bimbo 73 in Florence for summer 2012 kids fashion

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Kids Fashion trends for summer 2012 from Pitti Bimbo 73rd edition in Florence

Posted on June 29, 2011 by smudgetikka

OK, so I am finding this difficult because all I want to talk about is colour, the boldness of it and the lack of it, because you see mostly in Italy there is either colour and lots of it, vibrant, zinging joyful, heart lifting colour.

Or there is none, white, cream, neutral tans, flesh tones and sort of nothingness. And that is really all there is to say about trends, sure there are certain shapes, maxi lengths have all but disappeared but jumpsuits seem to have caught on, shorts are blousy and bloomerish or micro short, leggings are all over the place layered under tunics or dresses, cut off at the calf and in lace, stripes, floral prints and so on.

The rest looks just like it did 2 years ago, or 3. Ruffles are everywhere, trousers legs are mainly straight with a nod to flares at Miss Grant, skirt lengths are on the knee or just above and gathered for volume. Dresses look newest in an A line shift shape.

So below I have gathered some of my favorite things from Pitti Bimbo, its all on trend because it seems everything is these days, just a few bits are more on trend than others though! Catwalk round up tomorrow.