It was a fast and furious few days, here are some of my favorite pictures while I try to suss out the trend directions for next summer’s children’s fashion seen at the trade fair Pitti Bimbo.

Red headed beauty 1, seen backstage at Simonetta. Italians love red haired models and for some reason there seem to be many in Florence

Red headed beauty 1, seen backstage at Simonetta. Italians love red haired models and for some reason there seem to be many in Florence

Red headed beauty 2, this boy is one of the most popular catwalk models at Pitti Bimbo

Red headed beauty 2, this boy is one of the most popular catwalk models at Pitti Bimbo seen here at Calvin Klein

Swim chicks hanging out at Fashion from Spain show at Pitti Bimbo for summer 2012 kids fashion

Swim chicks hanging out at Fashion from Spain show at Pitti Bimbo for summer 2012 kids fashion

Just love those swim hats, seen at Miss Grant for summer 2012 at Pitti Bimbo 73 kids fashion fair

Just love those swim hats, seen at Miss Grant for summer 2012 at Pitti Bimbo 73

Great striped styling from Simonetta girls fashion for summer 2012

Great striped styling from Simonetta girls fashion for summer 2012

Classic Italian styling at Miss Grant, some ruffles, some lace, some sequins, some pearls for summer 2012 kidswear

Classic Italian styling at Miss Grant, some ruffles, some lace, some sequins, some pearls for summer 2012 kidswear

A quiet moment waiting backstage at Guess Kids  fashion show, Pitti Bimbo for summer 2012

A quiet moment waiting backstage at Guess Kids fashion show

The view from the front row isn't always as clear as you would like it to be! Next year iPads?

The view from the front row isn't always as clear as you would like it to be! Next year iPads?

Joy as the confetti rains down at the Monnalisa fashion show in Florence

Joy as the confetti rains down at the Monnalisa fashion show in Florence

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