Sprout by GRO and GRO, just one of the cool Scandinavian brands showing kids fashion today at Kleine Fabriek
July 4, 2011
The Danish brand GRO, so named because it is for children who “grow” began when designer Anette Nordrup saw a drawing her mother in law found her husband had done as a child. She loved the drawing so much it became the logo for her label.
The range GRO is for boys and girls between 0-10 years and always features a little Danish flag, the sister line Sprout by GRO is for girls only and a little more sophisticated in styling for slightly older girls.
Both will be showing summer 2012 today at Kleine Fabriek in Amsterdam and in August at CPH Kids in Copenhagen 4th – 7th August.
GRO winter 2011 Boyswear showing s/s 2012 at Kleine Fabriek and CPH Copenhagen
GRO winter 2011 girlswear showing s/s 2012 at Kleine Fabriek and CPH Copenhagen
GRO winter 2011 cute asexual pants for kids 0-10 years old.
GRO Danish boys fashion for winter 2011
Sprout by GRO for girls fashion winter 2011
Sprout by GRO winter 2011 girlswear fashion for the tweens brigade
Sprout by GRO winter 2011 fashion for girls, they will be exhibiting S/S 2012 at Kleine Fabriek and CPH Copenhagen
All photos from GRO, all rights reserved
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Children’s fashion trade shows for winter 2011, it all starts soon, here is a run down
January 5, 2011
Its that time of year again, Kidswear kicks off a new season in January with the trade shows for children’s top fashion brands showing next winter 2011. For those still to book or unsure what to visit here is a rundown of what is on when;
Jan 16th – 17th – Kleine Fabriek in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Jan 20th – 22nd – Pitti Bimbo 72 in Florence, Italy
Jan 21st – 23rd – Fimi in Valencia, Spain. An unfortunate overlap there.
Jan 23rd – 25th – ENK Children’s club in New York, USA
Jan 29th – 31st – Playtime Paris, France
Jan 30th – 31st – Bubble London, England. Another overlap which is a shame.
Feb 3rd – 6th – CPH Kids in Copenhagen, Denmark, also CIFF Kids at the same time.
Feb 22nd – 24th – Playtime Tokyo, Japan
Showing at Kleine Fabriek is this knit collection by the English brand Teeny Tini, their quirky styling seems to be a good fit for the Dutch trade fair and I love these pictures.
Teeny Tini patchwork knit children's top and pantee shorts
Teeny Tini knit dress by J.K.Lange
Teeny Tini knit sundress for children by J.K.Lange
Teeny Tini patchwork dungarees, showing at Kleine Fabriek trade fair
Teeny Tini dungaree styling from J.K.Lange
All photos from Teeny Tini – all rights reserved
Just to remind everyone the next round of trade shows is about to begin with an unfeasibly early Fimi in Spain from 18th – 20th June 2010.
From then on the shows are as follows;
Bubble (London) 20th – 21st June
Pitti Bimbo (Florence) 24th – 26th June
White (Milan) 27th – 29th June
Playtime (Paris) 3-5th July
Kleine Fabriek ( Amsterdam) 4th-5th July
Bread and Butter (Berlin) 7th-9th July.
Children’s Club (New York) August 1st -3rd
CPH Kids (Copenhagen) August 12th – 15th
Good luck to anyone attempting to go to all of the above as that is a pretty tight schedule.
Il Gufo catwalk show for winter 2010 at Pitti Bimbo 70
Photo by Smudgetikka – all rights reserved
Jean Paul Gaultier’s summer 2010 collection for kids
January 15, 2010
Jean Paul Gaultier has consolidated his launch last season with a strong kidswear line for 2010.
Based on his signature stripes and contrasting colour schemes with nautical overtones, tuxedo jacket dressing and classic trench styles his mini me lookalikes give classic dressing a new twist.
We have yet to spot any celebrities adopting his line which is a shame as reports from Kleine Fabriek have reached me that much inspiration seemed to come from the petite Suri Cruise and her classic style of girlie dressing.
I think a few funkier celebrity children for inspiration would be preferable, perhaps Gaultier could have a word with some of his more outspoken clients to re-dress the balance.
Classic trench style from Jean Paul Gaultier for summer 2010
Floaty frocks for summer 2010 by Jean Paul Gaultier
Smart suiting by Jean Paul Gaultier for 2010
Will Kleine Fabriek children’s fashion fair succeed with the weather stacked against it?
January 8, 2010
On Sunday 10th and Monday 11th of January the tenth edition of Kleine Fabriek, the Dutch childrenswear Trade show will be held showcasing the best of the Netherlands for Autumn/Winter 2010
The weather over the weekend is looking to be dreadful for the UK as storms come in from the North East so I hope that all the British exhibitors and buyers who may be heading over there have a safe passage.
It looks to be an interesting show with 265 stands and 56 new additions including Brit labels I Love Gorgeous, French Connection, Bonnie Baby and Start-rite.
Also the new relaunched Oilily will be exhibiting which many will be happy to see return.
Below is a selection from the fair .
One of my favorite labels Dino e Lucia
cutie pic from Little Label
Cool monster from Lucky Boy Sunday
T-shirt dressing by Plush
all photos from Kleine Fabriek
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