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

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 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 girlswear this summer 2011

 

 

Gucci boyswear had khaki chic with wrap around scarves

 

 

 

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 summer 2011

 

 

Photos from Pitti Bimbo and Smudgetikka – all rights reserved