Bruce Weber shoots new campaign for Moncler kids fashions winter 2011
September 21, 2011
So good to see photography legend Bruce Weber shooting kids fashion pictures again in this fun campaign for Moncler, the winter sports gear company that has reinvented its classic padded jackets for a new generation with trend led colours and styling.
Based on a spoof film release called “Don’t steal the jacket” the shoot features the children’s winter 2011 collection and a few choice doggy items too!
Moncler children's fashion campaign for winter 2011 by Bruce Weber
Moncler children's fashion campaign for winter 2011 by Bruce Weber
Moncler children's fashion campaign for winter 2011 by Bruce Weber
Moncler children's fashion campaign for winter 2011 by Bruce Weber
Moncler children's fashion campaign for winter 2011 by Bruce Weber
Moncler children's fashion campaign for winter 2011 by Bruce Weber
All photography by Bruce Weber for Moncler – all rights reserved.
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Swarovski football anyone?
March 28, 2011
This shot made me laugh! From a campaign by photographer Neil Kirk who is a Brit based in L.A, quirky and cool too.
Neil Kirk for Swarovski campaign 2011
Photo by Neil Kirk – all rights reserved
I quickly passed by the V&A at the weekend and ran in hoping to catch some of the Yohji Yamamoto exhibition. I knew my time was limited but was hoping to photograph some of the exhibits scattered around the V&A and do the full exhibition at a later date.
Well I didn’t get very far as I was sidetracked into the shop where a selection of T-shirts and this great floral sack bag are on sale as well as the exhaustive catalogue. So after 15 minutes deciding whether to buy the floral Furoshiki bag or not (still not decided – it is £85 after all) I didn’t get much else photographed but just to say, this is one exhibition not to miss.
The website of the V&A has some great information about the exhibition as well as a personal blog about its setting up and info on two other concurrent related exhibitions running in Wapping and other special events.
I still have one of the original Nick Knight catalogues from the 80’s and it is one of my most treasured pieces from my days in womenswear. The catalogue reproduces much from that era and also has a cover image from Nick Knight that could have been an original photo.
Yohji Yamamoto at the V&A shop with floral Furoshiki bag March 2011
Bags are made from a selection of floral prints used for the s/s 2011 Menswear collection by Yohji Yamamoto
Model at the V&A shop, the simpler safety pin print bag on right is a more reasonable £10!
Plenty of Yohji Yamamoto catalogues for sale at the V&A exhibiiton
V&A Catalogue for Yohji Yamamoto exhibition
A Nick Knight image from the original 80's catalogue of Yohji Yamamoto
Original brochure image by Nick Knight for Yohji Yamamoto 80's fashion catalogue
With our hearts going out to Japan at the moment this is a timely exhibition, those wishing to give to help the Japanese victims of the earthquake and tsunami can do so by clicking below.
For Japan with Love, Shelterbox USA donations
All photos by Smudgetikka except those stated from Nick Knight – all rights reserved
Pitti Bimbo 72 children’s fashion for a/w 2011, a personal portfolio
January 23, 2011
Such a busy 3 days and much to absorb at Pitti Bimbo in Florence for next winter’s kids fashion styles. I will be posting on trends and such like over the next weeks but here to begin a selection of my personal photos of the all fun of the fair!
I hope you like them. Catwalk pictures, stands and events are available to see on the Pitti Bimbo photo gallery.
Glitter rainfall finale at Miss Blumarine, Pitti Bimbo 72, Florence
Stomping yeti boots at Miss Blumarine, Pitti Bimbo 72 in Florence
Cable knits and dry ice at Elsy catwalk, kids knitwear trends for winter 2011
Cool tweenie band at Ice Iceberg fashion show at Pitti Bimbo 72
Watching the big bouncing balls at Ice Iceberg children's fashion show finale at Pitti Bimbo 72
Snow boots and glitter catwalk at Miss Grant children's fashion show at Pitti Bimbo 72 for winter 2011
Waiting for the show to begin at Monnalisa, Stazione Leopolda, Florence, Jan 2011
Alien spacecraft at Silvian Heach children's fashion show, Pitti Bimbo 72 for winter 2011
Boys fashion at Silvian Heach catwalk show for winter 2011 at Pitti Bimbo 72
All pictures by Smudgetikka – all rights reserved
French brand Antik Batik is going back to its roots with an exhibition of photographs from Peru in its Paris flagship store during Paris Fashion week.
I always loved the ethnic-inspired collections of its children’s fashion line but never knew it was partly inspired by Peruvian traditional dress.
The exhibition is shot by French photographer Thierry Le Gouès, the snapshots blend fashion and Peruvian culture and will be available for sale starting at 800 euros. An accompanying book is also available at Antik Batik stores and other Parisian outlets.
See if you can spot the Peruvian inspiration in the autumn winter collection from Antik Batik enfant below,
Peruvian inspiration from Antik Batik kids range
Peruvian blanket style knitwear
Peruvian style knit for boys
Layered look for winter 2010
Peasant style dress from Antik Batik
Antik Batik womenswear
One of the exhibition pics by Thierry Le Gouès
I am also loving this shot from the Hermes ad campaign Thierry Le Gouès shot too,
Thierry Le Gouès Hermes campaign shot
All photos from Antik Batik and Thierry Le Gouès- all rights reserved
Thanks to Design for Mankind my attention was drawn to the Land Art of Richard Shilling a Land Artist and photographer and then I discovered he has launched a wonderful Land Art for Kids blog, detailing how to create your own Land Art with kids from 3-8 years which you can also upload onto his site.
Have a look at his main site with his gallery, grab the instructions at Land Art for Kids and get going this weekend. It is also a wonderful idea for schools to get involved with Land Art projects.
By the way I also found some more great Land Art at Design Squish too, so thanks to 2 of my new favorite blogs for all that is natural and free.
Clougha Egg Cairn by Richard Shilling
Himalayan Stack by Richard Shilling
Signe Parsegal Land Art at Design Squish
Forest Art Wisconsin at Design Squish
Land Art by Michel de Broin at Design Squish
All Richard Shilling photos – all rights reserved
The children of South Africa project by Luca Zordan
June 2, 2010
Top children’s fashion photographer Luca Zordan has just finished a project photographing children in South Africa for the MaAfrika Tikkun charity (of which Nelson Mandela is the Chief Patron) to support orphans and vulnerable children in South Africa.
Timed to co-incide with the World Cup in Africa, there is an exhibition at the MINA GALLERY in New York on the 16th June and a glossy book for sale.
The proceeds from the sale of the book will subsidise sports and soccer programs for HIV/AIDS affected orphans and vulnerable children in 6 townships.
Luca worked with long time collaborator stylist Alethea Gold on the project which followed the success of another charity book Children of China which was distributed during the Beijing Olympics.
Children of South Africa cover by Luca Zordan
Children of South Africa band
Children of South Africa portrait by Luca Zordan
Children of South Africa dancers by Luca Zordan
Children of South Africa potrait by Luca Zordan
All photos by Luca Zordan – all rights reserved
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