Geek chic for boys, still a popular kids trend for summer 2012

Just as Geek chic still has a hold on menswear so it is for boyswear too as these pics from the children’s fashion fair Pitti Bimbo previewing next summer’s kids fashion show.

In fairness these kids are so cute anything would look good on them but it is quite refreshing to see the little ones dressed up in such a particular fashion and the bow tie works wonderfully with these trad style clothes.

And Boy Scout chic too? Well, I guess there is a first time for everything!

Woolrich Kids, geeky boyswear for summer 2012

Woolrich Kids, geeky boyswear for summer 2012

Woolrich Kids with Michael Caine style glasses, for summer 2012

Woolrich Kids with Michael Caine style glasses, for summer 2012

The new boyswear range from Grant Spa for summer 2012

The new boyswear range from Grant Spa for summer 2012

Grandad geek cardigan from Roberto Cavalli Devils for summer 2012

Grandad geek cardigan from Roberto Cavalli Devils for summer 2012

Geeky guitar print shirt for boys from Paul Smith for summer 2012

Geeky guitar print shirt for boys from Paul Smith Kids for summer 2012

Classic navy club blazer jacket for kids at Grant Spa boyswear summer 2012

Classic navy club blazer jacket for kids at Grant Spa boyswear summer 2012

Woolrich Kids The Boy Scout look, geeks in the fields for summer 2012

Woolrich Kids The Boy Scout look, geeks in the fields for summer 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

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

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

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

The floral dress revisited at Mi mi sol for summer 2012

Modern florals by Mi mi sol at Pitti Bimbo 73 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

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

Baby styles too at Mi mi sol for summer 2012

Tailoring for boys from 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

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

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

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

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.

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 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

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

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

The floral dress revisited at Mi mi sol for summer 2012

Modern florals by Mi mi sol at Pitti Bimbo 73 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

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

Baby styles too at Mi mi sol for summer 2012

Tailoring for boys from 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

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

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

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 from the designer catwalks at Pitti Bimbo 73 for summer 2012

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

Stripe and floral mix at Simonetta for kids fashion summer 2012

Boyswear in emerald green from Calvin Klein Jeans for summer 2012

Boyswear in emerald green from Calvin Klein Jeans for summer 2012

Miss Blumarine pretty pastel net ruffles for girls fashion 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

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

Super vibrant colour at Simonetta for summer 2012 girlswear

Super vibrant colour at Simonetta for summer 2012 girlswear

Big daisy patterns at Monnaiisa girlswear for summer 2012

Big daisy patterns at Monnaiisa girlswear for summer 2012

Graphic simple stripe dresses at Fendi for summer 2012

Graphic simple stripe dresses at Fendi for summer 2012

Geek chic at Woolrich Kids boyswear 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 20

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

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

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.

Amazing flower dress from Mi Mi Sol, the new label from Imelde Bronzieri, one half of the original I Pinco Pallino at Pitti Bimbo 73

Amazing flower dress from Mi Mi Sol, the new label from Imelde Bronzieri, one half of the original I Pinco Pallino at Pitti Bimbo 73

Neon net girls dress from Bonnie Young for summer 2012 at Pitti Bimbo

Neon net girls dress from Bonnie Young for summer 2012 at Pitti Bimbo

Intense colour from Charabia for kids fashion summer 2012 at Pitti Bimbo 73

Intense colour from Charabia at Pitti Bimbo 73

Wonderful zinging colour from the amazing Anne Kurris for kidswear summer 2012 at Pitti Bimbo

Wonderful zinging colour from the amazing Anne Kurris for kidswear summer 2012 at Pitti Bimbo

Il Gufo's cute rainbow splodge print for summer 2012 children's fashion at Pitti Bimbo 73

Il Gufo's cute rainbow splodge print for summer 2012 children's fashion at Pitti Bimbo 73

Vintage chic from new label Morley by the designer from Quincy for  kidswear summer 2012 at Pitti Bimbo

Vintage chic from new label Morley by the designer from Quincy for kidswear summer 2012 at Pitti Bimbo

French class with silk striped skirts from Leoca Paris for girlswear summer 2012 at Pitti Bimbo 73

French class with silk striped skirts from Leoca Paris for girlswear summer 2012 at Pitti Bimbo 73

Simonetta's all white stand featuring Oriental models, kids fashion for spring 2012

Simonetta's all white stand featuring Oriental models with pastel touches

Stunning leather cape sleeve jacket from Anne Valerie Hash for spring 2012 childrenswea

Stunning leather cape sleeve jacket from Anne Valerie Hash for spring 2012

Delicate flesh toned dresses from Marie Chantal for summer 2012 kids fashion

Delicate flesh toned dresses from Marie Chantal for summer 2012

Missoni returned to Pitti with a great range of their signature knits, more of these later  but how desirable are these bears!

Missoni returned to Pitti with a great range of their signature knits, more of these later but how desirable are these bears!

Cool, cool cowboy boots for kids from Stella McCartney at Pitti Bimbo 73

Cool, cool Rodeo cowboy boots for kids from Stella McCartney at Pitti Bimbo 73

I always love a Little Marc Jacobs retro ironic pop bag in this years tomato soup shade of orangy/red

I always love a Little Marc Jacobs retro ironic pop bag in this years tomato soup shade of orangy/red

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