One of the things I love most about the smaller fashion fairs such as CPH Kids, Playtime and Bubble is the chance to meet some of the designer names behind top kids fashion labels.
Sometimes they will be too busy writing an order and then I just leave them to it but other times they are waiting for the next customer and happy to chat away. CPH Kids is great for this as many of the brands don’t yet visit any of the other European fairs. The fair itself is set in the pleasant area of the old Carlsberg brewery which has extraordinary buildings and some really sweet workers houses around it and is airy and spacious with open stands so its easy to see what is on offer.
Trends this year as a whole have been a little lacking apart from a swing towards tailoring and I am sure buyers are playing pretty safe too but there are still inspiring items.
Illustrative prints have overtaken photo images for T-shirts and dresses, last winters weather has prompted a rash of well wrapped up clothing, chunky knits, padded jackets, hats and scarves are in abundance, skirts are generally full in volume still, as are baggy jodphur style trousers but jeans remain skinny cut on the whole for both boys and girls.
Retro inspiration is still fixed in the 70’s and 80’s or harks back to Victorian times with updated fabrics and Scandinavian prints a la Marimekko are as popular as ever with the key brands such as Smafolk and Katvig.
Surrounding the CPH Kids fair are the wonderful workers houses from the old Carlsberg brewery
First time exhibitor Katherine Edmonds from NYC stunning label Wovenplay at CPH Kids Feb 2011
Raspberry pink, peach, navy blue and neutral tones from Wovenplay for winter 2011 childrenswear
Stunning lilac suede helmet from Wovenplay for kidswear winter 2011
Sweet cut out sample fabric necklace by Wovenplay for kids winter 2011
Designer Christina Rohde at CPH Kids trade fair Feb 2011
Flashes of neon colour in net petticoats mixed with muted tones at Christina Rohde for kidswear winter 2011
Danish born and resident in the UK designer of the kids label Little Duckling Rosa Wiland
Vintage inspired looks from Little Duckling for children's fashion winter 2011
Mia Risager and Louise Lundholm of Bang Bang Copenhagen kids funky label at CPH Kids Fair Feb 2011
Catti Aman of Tuss kids collection who have a new collaboration for winter 2011 with Acne
Artist Tenna Hanson drew her delicate illustrations "live" each day on a special wall
Owl cushions in comfortable chairs for tired visitors
Winter brights for kidswear 2011 at Louie Louie
70's retro dressing for kids at AlbaBaby inspired by the designers own childhood
Simple structural dressing from Piecemeal
Pixie hoods by Huttelihut
Workwear dressing for kids from the Brand for winter 2011
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