After an exhaustive look at all the trade shows for next summer I have now done a round up of some of the coolest footwear I found.
Metallic leathers are still very popular and still look fresh, new finishes are basket weaves and stamped suedes, fringed and bow decorations and studded leathers and suedes. Converse and decorated thong styles are also very popular but have lost the freshness of last year. Punched, spotted, patent and quilted finishes often used for ballet pumps feel fresher for next summer.
Chunky ankle straps and open toe boots are also strong again.
Boys have a choice of rubber soled chunky biker style boots, converse styles in many print and colour variations, leather thongs or super smart laced bi-colour trad styles.
Woven bi-colour decorated pumps from Simonetta for girls summer 2012
Sweet daisy decorated thong sandals from Il Gufo for girlswear summer 2012
Logo imprinted suede soft loafer for children from Fendi for summer 2012
Chunky woven ankle strap pumps from Simonetta for girls summer 2012
Open toe boots from Mod 8 for kids footwear summer 2012
Cool minimal suede wide strapped ankle boot by Mod 8 for girls fashion summer 2012
Neat signature stripe bow banded patent pumps by Pauls Smith
A softer mould in kids shoes and metallic leathers for summer 2012 from Angulus
Fringed suede decoration on shoes and boots from Angulus for summer 2012 kids footwear
Perfect classic boot for toddlers from Pepe Childrens Shoes for summer 2012
Studded sandals by Ash for their kids range summer 2012
Black leather studded boot for boys by Versace for summer 2012
If all these fail to inspire, how about a simple ribbon for a beach day? Catwalk at Francomina Mini for summer 2012
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OK, so I am finding this difficult because all I want to talk about is colour, the boldness of it and the lack of it, because you see mostly in Italy there is either colour and lots of it, vibrant, zinging joyful, heart lifting colour.
Or there is none, white, cream, neutral tans, flesh tones and sort of nothingness. And that is really all there is to say about trends, sure there are certain shapes, maxi lengths have all but disappeared but jumpsuits seem to have caught on, shorts are blousy and bloomerish or micro short, leggings are all over the place layered under tunics or dresses, cut off at the calf and in lace, stripes, floral prints and so on.
The rest looks just like it did 2 years ago, or 3. Ruffles are everywhere, trousers legs are mainly straight with a nod to flares at Miss Grant, skirt lengths are on the knee or just above and gathered for volume. Dresses look newest in an A line shift shape.
So below I have gathered some of my favorite things from Pitti Bimbo, its all on trend because it seems everything is these days, just a few bits are more on trend than others though! Catwalk round up tomorrow.
Amazing flower dress from Mi Mi Sol, the new label from Imelde Bronzieri, one half of the original I Pinco Pallino at Pitti Bimbo 73
Neon net girls dress from Bonnie Young for summer 2012 at Pitti Bimbo
Intense colour from Charabia at Pitti Bimbo 73
Wonderful zinging colour from the amazing Anne Kurris for kidswear summer 2012 at Pitti Bimbo
Il Gufo's cute rainbow splodge print for summer 2012 children's fashion at Pitti Bimbo 73
Vintage chic from new label Morley by the designer from Quincy for kidswear summer 2012 at Pitti Bimbo
French class with silk striped skirts from Leoca Paris for girlswear summer 2012 at Pitti Bimbo 73
Simonetta's all white stand featuring Oriental models with pastel touches
Stunning leather cape sleeve jacket from Anne Valerie Hash for spring 2012
Delicate flesh toned dresses from Marie Chantal for summer 2012
Missoni returned to Pitti with a great range of their signature knits, more of these later but how desirable are these bears!
Cool, cool Rodeo cowboy boots for kids from Stella McCartney at Pitti Bimbo 73
I always love a Little Marc Jacobs retro ironic pop bag in this years tomato soup shade of orangy/red
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Camel and grey were key colours for next winter’s kids fashion shown in Italy and the family label Il Gufo are masters at the beautifully made classic Italian style that such stripped back tones require. key items were the camel wool coats for girls and boys and the knitted grey cape top with soft tulle skirts.
Il Gufo winter 2011 toddler boy's Peacoat in Camel wool
Il Gufo boyswear grey blazer and graphic colour block sweater for winter 2011
Il Gufo winter 2011 girlswear key items in camel and grey tones
Il Gufo winter 2011 the ever popular padded jacket for kidswear
Il Gufo winter 2011 cool shearling for older kids
Il Gufo winter 2011 Chic Camel trench for the tweenager age
Il Gufo winter 2011 well wrapped up for boyswear next winter
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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
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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 from Roberto Cavalli Angels
Boys camel tailored jacket in cotton from Bauer Junior
Silvian Heach grey tailored cape for winter 2011
Catwalk photos by Pitti Bimbo, reportage by Smudgetikka – all rights reserved
Children’s fashion trends for autumn/winter 2010
July 16, 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.
Monnalisa do grunge for winter 2010
Grey stripes and camouflage by Monnalisa
Strong red tone coat by Roberto Cavalli Angels
Tartan and plaid are everywhere, here by Jean Paul Gaultier
Leopard print top with obviously fake fur jacket at Roberto Cavalli Angels
Full skirts swing at many collections, here at Roberto Cavalli Angels
Photos by Pitti Bimbo, JP Gaultier and Smudgetikka – all rights reserved
Nothing has been more on trend at this years show than the trilby hat in all varieties of straw and printed fabric both for boys and girls.
Some other top trends at Pitti Bimbo for next summer are Converse style laced boots, twisted long cotton checked scarves, wide brimmed straw hats, backpacks and soft fabric bags.
Fendi logo trilby
Pearls and chiffon headband from Monnalisa
Simonetta shoes and crinkle socks
Simonetta sharp straw trilby
Girls smocked fabric backpack from Caramel
Straw topper from Miss Grant
Il Gufo petal fabric bag
I love these Fendi logo moccasin/boxer boots
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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.
Roberto Cavalli Angels summer 2011 preview from Pitti Bimbo
Roberto Cavalli Devils s/s11 children's fashion preview from Pitti Bimbo
Il Gufo s/s11 preview dresses at Pitti Bimbo 71
Roberto Cavalli new TeenAngels s/s11 preview
Simonetta Blu s/s11 preview at Pitti Bimbo 71
Simonetta Boys Mini for s/s 2011
Simonetta Mini girls ss11 preview at Pitti Bimbo 71
Baby fashion from Simonetta for summer 2011 at Pitti Bimbo 71
Simonetta s/s11 preview at Pitti Bimbo 71
Baby fashion by Simonetta for summer 201
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Pitti Bimbo 70 – Il Gufo previews winter 2010 children’s collection
January 28, 2010
In a cavernous Art Gallery on the outskirts of Florence on Thursday 21st January late into the evening Il Gufo showed their collection for autumn/winter 2010/2011.
With their signature tailoring layered under padded jackets and sweet cabled and puff sleeved knitted dresses this was a collection that followed true to the Il Gufo refined style.
Colours had a subdued tone with heather tones of pink and purple, the ever popular grey and brown and green country tones.
Luckily as we were all ravenous afterwards we were treated to an Italian special buffet which they always do so well in Florence, feeding hundreds of people with delicious food the quality of a restaurant meal and you always think, why isn’t mass catering as good as this in the UK!
Il Gufo cable knit dress and signature logo owl
Il Gufo shiny padded boys jkt and popular knit hat
Il Gufo velvet dress and tweed mix coat
Il Gufo tweed boy's blazer jacket mixed with striped sweater
Il Gufo mini poncho
Il Gufo rib knit dress
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Monnalisa – snap report from Pitti Bimbo 70 for a/w 2010
January 23, 2010
More from the Monnalisa and Il Gufo on Thursday night in Florence.
Highlight trends for next winter are a development of last years with lots of emphasis on volume in skirts and puffy gathered coats and dresses, lots of layering, armlets and leggings, lots of decoration and fussy neckline details with ruffles, brooches and draped scarves.
Fabric favorites are tweeds in bold and dogtooth checks, tartans, herringbone, patchwork wools, rich shiny velvets, wool lace, suede and still shiny nylon fpr padded jackets.
Giant bows, fur collars and ribbon ties are favorite decorations.
Giant bows and neckline details from Monnalisa
Layering by Monnalisa at Pitti Bimbo 70 for winter 2010
Ruffled shoulder details by Il Gufo for winter 2010 at Pitti Bimbo
Sweater dressing from Il Gufo at Pitti Bimbo for winter 2010
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