Quick post, news just in on a limited edition Little Marc Jacobs selection at Harrods.
Little Marc Jacobs limited edition at Harrods for spring 2011
A quick visit to Laduree in Harrods at the end of last week to view their gourmet delights for Christmas had me astonished at the length of the queue to eat there for afternoon tea. It must have taken an hour to be seated and apparently it has been that way all summer.
Good idea to visit in the winter months then for those that love their mouth melting vivid intense tasting macaroons.
A new flavour with exotic fruits and Mango and orange colour for this winter in the shape of a golden sun, a chocolate Yule Log covered in macaroons and a sweet new set of bags with a doggy print and logo are amongst the new offerings for Christmas this year.
Laduree Sun King dessert and macaroons for Christmas 2010
Yummy Chocolate Yule Logs from Laduree for Christmas 2010
I love the new Doggie print bag and printed tissue paper
Doggie candle box, perfect present for the canine obsessed at Laduree
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I am loving the new windows at both Harvey Nichols and Prada for the autumn season. Not the easiest thing to photograph windows in bright sunshine but I hope you get the effects here.
Harvey Nichols constructions must have been created by a boy who loved Lego. There are mannequins made of clothes pegs, accessories displayed with wooden spoons, cars made from plastic blocks and the amazing pencil sculpture and horse motif jigsaw cut out seen here.
Prada’s camouflage windows are just genius with mannequins, wallpaper and accessories matched to outfits in the same print.
Not too many kids stores in winter display mode yet but D&G Junior have a large window at Harrods which is also promoting maternity styles from 9 London and Blossom Mother and Child and in Harvey Nichols the winter party dresses for children are already on display.
Camouflage window display at Prada for winter 2010
Camouflage window display at Prada for winter 2010
Pencil statue display at Harvey Nichols for winter 2010
Horsey plastic pieces form a car in Harvey Nichols autumn window
Close up of horse cut out pieces from Harvey Nichols window display
Early delivery children's fashions at Harvey Nichols
Maternity fashion window at Harrods
New D&G Junior styles in Harrods windows for the autumn
All photos by Smudgetikka -all rights reserved
One of the constants at the Italian trade fair Pitti Bimbo which opens next Thursday is the top brand I Pinco Pallino.
They are celebrating 30 years as a brand this year and their distinctive delicate dressing up clothes style has seen the collection sought after by parents everywhere for special occasions, wedding, parties and just sheer delight in girliness.
I love them for their use of ginger models too, every season a new selection appear in their publicity and are used for their sadly infrequent catwalk shows.
Typical party style from I Pinco Pallino
Beautiful decorated bags and shoes by I Pinco Pallino for summer 2010
Their offering now spans different price levels from the top end main range through to the more funky and casual 1950 range but the design concepts remain strong throughout.
The label is not sold widely in the UK but Harrods, Childrens Salon and Plum take a tightly edited selection, their strongest markets are the Far East, Italy and increasingly Russia where stand alone stores feature crystal chandeliers and ornate decoration.
Their shoes and decorated handbags are particularly sought after as garden party delights.
Their diffusion label 1950 often features retro styling from the 50’s and 60’s and boys are also catered for with smart suiting and leather jackets at I Pinco Pallino and striped and chequered combinations at 1950.
Casual stripes from 1950 i Pinco Pallino for summer 2010
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