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
Photos from Pitti Bimbo and Smudgetikka – all rights reserved
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
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
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
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
All photos copyright the companies as stated.
Roberto Cavalli from Pitti Bimbo 70 children’s fashion backstage view
February 12, 2010
Many of you must wonder what the backstage at a children’s fashion show is like.
Is it complete chaos, full of tears and tantrums?
Or is it run like a military operation with children standing in line and fearful to chat or wander away?
Neither is the answer, it is actually surprisingly stress free and relaxed, these kids are professionals, many of the models at Pitti Bimbo come from an agency in Florence and they are used to modeling and love the catwalk and dressing up. Once they hit the right age say 4 or 5 they will begin and model through to 9 or 10 so many of them will have done this a good few times before.
The mums sit and chat while a team of hair and make up take each child in turn and dress the hair, add a little blush, powder and lip gloss and then re-touch once the models are partially dressed with a final touch up at the end while they wait in line to enter the stage. The area is spacious enough for the kids to run around in a bit, for the boys to mock fight and the girls to compare hairdo’s or for both to play with gameboy consoles.
Only in the last 10 to 15 mins before the show begins are they all marshaled into a line and have to wait for the show to begin which must be the most tiring part for them!
Hair is tonged, curled and backcombed
Let me fix that, model dresser backstage
Lots of blush for a healthy glow
And here she is on the catwalk
Photographers and camera crews are often backstage
A real beauty with very shiny lips
And then a touch of powder on the nose
And then its just the waiting………..
All photos by Smudgetikka – all rights reserved
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