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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

 

Beautifully tailored bow collar by Hucklebones on a girls top

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

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

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

 

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

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

 

Flamingo sweater from I Love Gorgeous for summer 2013

Flamingo sweater from I Love Gorgeous for summer 2013

 

Mr Flamingo, a hit in the middle at Dandy Star

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

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

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

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

 

Hucklebone stunning pink metallic pleated dress

Hucklebone stunning pink metallic pleated dress

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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