RA-RE the Kid and Nolita Pocket ramp up the rocker style trend for kids fashion winter 2011
March 11, 2011
Moving on from the hippie luxe style for children they often show at the Pitti Bimbo trade fair in Florence, RA-RE the Kid and Nolita Pocket showed an edgy rocker style in an unusual presentation which felt more like an Art instillation than a fashion presentation with a huge hall filled with chirping birds in row upon rows perched on sticks above vivid green grass.
The birds twitched and nodded in a most convincing fashion and were a delightful sight. The cool collection was hidden from sight on rails behind a projection at the end of the hall. It was surreal but very succesful.
RA-RE Nolita presentation
RA-RE the Kid boyswear for winter 2011
RA-RE the Kid baggy pants for boys winter 2011
Nolita Pocket baby girls sweet fashion rocker styling for winter 2011
Teeny rocker style by Nolita Pocket for winter 2011
Shaggy fun fur from Nolita Pocket for girls fashion winter 2011
Rock chic style from Nolita Pocket for winter 2011
Chirping birds at RA-RE Nolita
All photos of clothing from RA-RE , Nolita, bird photos from Pitti Bimbo – All rights reserved
Black lace, black tailoring, black balloons, Dino e Lucia preview a fabulous winter 2011 children’s fashion collection
February 23, 2011
Not just black it has to be said but certainly some of the strongest looks for kids here trend towards the black, especially the little party frocks.
Always a great collection in superb quality fabrics and with plenty of individual quirks to distinguish the range the French label Dino e Lucia also have pinks, red and metallic tones throughout the collection and have used beading and embroidery to great effect for next winter’s looks. Additional touches include giant contrast fabric bows and ribbon trims.
Knitwear comes in grey tones which reflect the prevailing trends seen at the Pitti Bimbo Trade fair in Florence for winter 2011 where a ton of the daywear was in shades of grey.
Michele Obama chose Dino and Lucia for her girls in 2009 so you know you are in good company with them too.
Dino e Lucia winter 2011 black party dresses and balloons
Dino e Lucia winter 2011 metallic fabric party frill dress
Dino e Lucia winter 2011 grey knit day dress
Dino e Lucia shocking pink dress with striking striped bow for winter 2011 girlswear
Dino e Lucia day suits and dresses for winter 2011
- Dino e Lucia simple day or party dress for winter 2011
All photos from Dino e Lucia
Children’s fashion footwear styles for winter 2011 from the trade fairs
February 14, 2011
There are some great boots coming for kids next winter, from glitzy quilted and fur bedecked snow boots in Italy and crumpled aged leather pumps in Paris to chunky crepe soled wedgies in Copenhagen, here’s a sneak peak at some of the new styles around for children’s footwear next snowy season!
The most fun pair have been the white yeti shaggy hairy ones from Miss Blumarine at Pitti Bimbo though that shimmied with the models as they trotted down the catwalk. On the whole though it looks as if the quilted snow boot is the way to go for weekend wear.
Fairly typical of the kids snow boots in Italy, these are by Dirk Bikkenbergs for winter 2011
Fendi logo print suede children's snow boots for winter 2011- photo Pitti Bimbo
Dead posh fur and leather children's boot from Ermanno Scervino Junior for winter 2011
Lovely patent leather Victorian inspired button boot at La Stupenderia for kids winter 2011
Chic grey rib knit cuffed children's boots in dusky shades at Il Gufo for winter 2011
Chic grey rib knit cuffed children's boots in dusky shades at Il Gufo for winter 2011
Baby booties from Bonjour Bonsoir for autumn 2011 at Playtime Paris
Cute children's animal print bar straps from Petit by Sophie Schnoor for winter 2011
Cool wedge boots by Fly London at Ciff Kids for winter 2011
Great silver boots from Rap-Tex at Ciff Kids Copenhagen for children winter 2011
Quilted pvc snow boots for kids from Rocketdog for winter 2011
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
Staggering new children’s dress collection for winter 2011 from US designer Bonnie Young
January 26, 2011
Launched a week ago at the Pitti Bimbo trade fair was this unique kids fashion collection from Bonnie Young.
With a nod to the Ballet Russes and the dance dresses of the 1920’s and an all black and white palette the range is couture like, sadly for most of us with prices to match however it is still truly inspiring. There is a quick turn around on this collection and it is expected to hit Harvey Nichols in the UK early in the season in June for those who want to check it out in reality.
Bonnie Young children's fashion for autumn/winter 2011 at Pitti Bimbo
Ballet Russes inspired fashion for children from Bonnie Young at Pitti Bimbo 72
Ballet Russes inspired fashion for girls from Bonnie Young at Pitti Bimbo 72
Party dress fashion for children's fashion winter 2011 from Bonnie Young at Pitti Bimbo 72
Party dress fashion for children's fashion winter 2011 from Bonnie Young at Pitti Bimbo 72
Embroidered wool jacket from Bonnie Young for children's autumn/winter 2011 fashion
Cream wool baby dress for winter 2011, a new style from Bonnie Young
Bonnie Young preparing the fall 2011 collection- Photo from her Facebook page
All photos by Smudgetikka – 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
Quick preview pictures of more a/w 2011 fashion from Pitti Bimbo 72 children’s fashion
January 21, 2011
Just a quick one today as we are in the middle of the Pitti Bimbo fashion fair, I will post quick iphone pics if I have the chance but wi-fi is very patchy here.
3 looks , a sketch from Monnalisa who showed late last night, Bonnie Young who is exhibiting and lastly a summer look from Sylvian Heach who show at 4pm today and will be live streaming the show on their website.
I will put up much more extensive reports next week but if the organisers do the same as last season there will be pictures available from the Pitti Bimbo website shortly after the shows.
Monnalisa Chic all in black for winter 2011 for children's fashion in Florence
Bonnie Young children's fashion for winter 2011 showing in Apartment at Pitti Bimbo 72
Sylvian Heach will live stream their Pitti Bimbo show on the web
Italian label Elsy have released super cool illustrations of the collection for kidswear autumn/winter 2011 they will show on the catwalk today at 4pm at Pitti Bimbo 72 in Florence.
The four themes are Nordic chic, Romantic Animalier, New Grunge and A touch of elegance for the partywear.
To confirm, Pitti Bimbo catwalk pictures are released onto their website approx 20 minutes after the shows for all to see.
Nordic chic by Elsy for children's fashion winter 2011 at Pitti Bimbo
Romantic animalier kidswear from Elsy at Pitti Bimbo 72 for winter 2011
Elsy childrenswear theme New Grunge for winter 2011 at Pitti Bimbo 72
A touch of elegance for party clothes for children by Elsy showing at Pitti Bimbo in Florence
All pictures from Elsy – all rights reserved
Pitti Bimbo 72 new children’s fashion trends for autumn/winter 2011
January 19, 2011
Quick preview today before the start of the Pitti Bimbo fair in Florence tomorrow tomorrow of the new kids fashion trends from Simonetta and Roberto Cavalli for next winter 2011.
Simonetta leather jacket and floral prints for winter 2011 children's fashion
Simonetta cool sequin top and quilted shorts for winter 2011 kidswear at pitti Bimbo 72
Simonetta Mini cute spotty dress for winter 2011 parties for toddlers
Roberto Cavalli Devils winter 2011 party outfit for boyswear
Roberto Cavalli Angels snake print jacket and embroidered jeans for winter 2011 girlswear
Roberto Cavalli Newborn leopard baby, begin as you mean to go on, go go Roberto!
All photos from Simonetta and Roberto Cavalli – all rights reserved
Inspired by all that is medieval from Joan of Arc to Robin Hood, the Crusdades and beyond, designer of the ROMA e TOSCA label Birgit Tyskiewicz has created a wonderful kidswear collection she will be taking to the Pitti Bimbo Fashion Trade fair next week in Florence.
The fair runs from the 19th to 21st January and is the largest and most comprehensive of all the kidswear trade shows with buyers and journalists from all over the world attending.
According to Birgit next winter is all about heavy textured fabrics, cord, tweeds and decoration, metallic dresses and skirts, heavy leather belts and school style satchel bags.Layered skirts, fitted jackets and draped scarves complete the collection. It all looks wonderful and desirable and luckily for those who often dream to own the clothes they see for little ones the age 16 size is generously cut for keen adults to wear too.
Maid Marion look from ROMA e TOSCA for a/w 2011
Gunmetal warriors from ROMA e TOSCA for a/w 2011
ROMA e TOSKA winter 2011 stunning blue petti skirts and tailored jacket
Back to school girls in grey tweeds and cords by ROMA e TOSCA
Medieval dresses with shaggy fur collars from ROMA e TOSCA
All photos from ROMA e TOSCA – all rights reserved
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