Italy celebrates its 150th Anniversary, great Italian children's fashion brands.

Posted on March 17, 2011 by smudgetikka

The modern state of Italy as we know it was formed 150 years ago and today is a public holiday in Italy for celebration.

Italians are fantastic at many aspects of design including children’s fashion and hold the most extensive and visited kids fashion trade fair twice a year in Florence at Pitti Bimbo.

So, for today a little celebration of the best of summer 2011 from the best Italian children’s fashion labels.

Fendi boyswear, childrenswear was launched this summer for the first time for Fendi

Sweet summer top from Miss Blumarine, always the first catwalk show at Pitti Bimbo in Florence

Monnalisa childrenswear with an unusual mix of fun oversized Tutu skirt and Chanel style jacket

Monnalisa with an unusual mix of fun oversized Tutu skirt and Chanel style jacket

Simonetta have sweet white decorated dresses for girls this summer

Simonetta have made a T-Shirt to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Italy

Miss Grant focussed on lots of ruffles for kidswear this summer 2011

Miss Grant focussed on lots of ruffles for girlswear this summer 2011

Gucci boyswear had khaki chic with wrap around scarves

I Pinco Pallino always show childrenswear with delicate embroideries for summer, here with nautical touches

I Pinco Pallino always show delicate embroideries for summer, here with nautical touches

One of the classic Italian family businesses is Il Gufo, always great quality and luxurious fabrics.

Pastel sweet dresses from Roberto Cavalli Angels

Superb Gone Fishing look from Fendi for kidswear

Superb Gone Fishing look from Fendi for summer 2011

Camel and grey tailoring trends for winter 2011 children's wear at Pitti Bimbo 72

Posted on February 8, 2011 by smudgetikka

One of the strong trend themes coming out of the recent Pitti Bimbo trade fair in Florence for autumn and winter 2011 kidswear was the strength of wool tailored styles in both camel and grey tones.

From Crombie style coats for both boys and girls to softer duffles and cape styles almost every show had a piece for children on the catwalks, shown here are Fendi Kids, Silvian Heach and Blauer Junior.

Fendi cape style wool camel coat

Fendi grey wool crombie style coat for boys

Silvian Heach camel cape coat for girls

Camel tailored coat for boys by I Pinco Pallino

Boy's camel tailored wool jacket from Il Gufo

Tailored wool crombie coat from La Stupenderia

Tailored wool camel dress by Marie Chantal

Tailored wool duffel coat for girls fashion from Roberto Cavalli for winter 2011

Tailored wool duffel coat for girls from Roberto Cavalli Angels

Boys camel tailored jacket in cotton from Bauer Junior

Silvian Heach children's fashion grey tailored cape for winter 2011

Silvian Heach grey tailored cape for winter 2011

Pitti Bimbo 72 new children's fashion trends for autumn/winter 2011

Posted on January 19, 2011 by smudgetikka

Quick preview today before the start of the Pitti Bimbo fair in Florence tomorrow tomorrow of the new kids fashion trends from Simonetta and Roberto Cavalli for next winter 2011.

Simonetta leather jacket and floral prints for winter 2011 children's fashion

Simonetta cool sequin top and quilted shorts for winter 2011 kidswear at pitti Bimbo 72

Simonetta Mini cute spotty dress for winter 2011 parties for toddlers

Roberto Cavalli Devils winter 2011 party outfit for boyswear

Roberto Cavalli Angels snake print jacket and embroidered jeans for winter 2011 girlswear

Roberto Cavalli Newborn leopard baby for winter 2011 baby fashion

Roberto Cavalli Newborn leopard baby, begin as you mean to go on, go go Roberto!

Children’s fashion trends for autumn/winter 2010

Posted on July 16, 2010 by smudgetikka

Children's fashion by Il Gufo for a/w 2010

Velvet and tweed, mixed textures at Il Gufo

The new season’s clothes will soon be in store so what to buy for your offspring this year?

Key looks to spot – Grungy mixed up styles with lots of badges, chain decorations and ragged edges see the Monnalisa pictures below, also mixes of textures, velvets with tweed, chunky wool knits with silk skirts and plenty of plaid and tartan checks in all styles.

Red was a very strong colour, expect to see that everywhere along with shades of grey,navy and deep green and animal prints are still popular for those with more bling tastes. Finally layering with leggings was at every label and every press show, metallic leggings are a strong party look and will zap up any old tutu you have around for instant winter 2010 style.

Children's fashion by Monalisa for winter 2010

Monnalisa do grunge for winter 2010

Kidswear at Pitti Bimbo 70 by Monnalisa for a/w 2010

Grey stripes and camouflage by Monnalisa

Children's fashion by Roberto Cavalli for winter 2010

Strong red tone coat by Roberto Cavalli Angels

Children's fashion by Jean Paul Gaultier for winter 2010

Tartan and plaid are everywhere, here by Jean Paul Gaultier

Children's fashion by Roberto Cavalli Angels

Leopard print top with obviously fake fur jacket at Roberto Cavalli Angels

Full skirts swing at many collections, here at Roberto Cavalli Angels

Pitti Bimbo 71 children’s fashion previews for summer 2011

Posted on June 24, 2010 by smudgetikka

The opening day of Pitti Bimbo 71 for children’s fashion spring/summer 2011 today.

It will be really busy today so I may not get much posting done during the fair but there will be lots to come after. New names including Fendi and Gucci to look out for as well as key favorites such as Monnalisa and Miss Blumarine will show.

Here is a taster, some previews from some of my favorites at the exhibition Roberto Cavalli Angels and Devils, Simonetta and Il Gufo.