With Soft Gallery, the cut of the clothes may be simple, plain and comfortable, but it’s the detail of the embroidery and the sequins that make them completely different. The current AW10 collection is no exception:
Available at the Little Fashion Gallery and Kids of Luxury.
Photo: AW10 by Soft Gallery
For the baby: Baby Andean hat and Carla baby booties, both knitted in 100% alpaca, available in the colours chocolate, grey, mocha and white. Sizes: 0-3m.
For the girls: Blouse Mina and Bow-tie Blouse Nina, both knitted in 100% cashllama. Available in colours b.grey, chocolate and white. Sizes: 1-2y, 3-4y, 5-6y and 7-8y.
For the boys: Basic Cardigan knitted in 100% cashllama available in the colours b.grey, chocolate and white, sizes 6m, 1-2y, 3-4y, 5-6y and 7-8y. And woven scarf in 100% baby alpaca Color: chocolate, grey, mocha and white, one size.
Read more about Danish childrenswear label Esencia here, or visit their site www.esencia.dk.
Contact their UK agent for list of retailers or to receive more information: www.cherrypickforkids.co.uk
Photo: Esencia
Swedish design label Monamici creates kids apparel inspired by a contemporary urban look yet being quite classic and conservative.
A Monamici garment is of premium quality, carefully tailored with superior craftsmanship and the finest fabrics for a beautiful comfort and perfect fit.
The Monamici Company was established in 2005 by the Stockholm based sisters Helene Edsta and Karolin af Jochnick and the company is ethically conscious following global codes of conduct with respect to environmental issues and human rights.
Visit www.monamici.se to see more of the simple, understated and oh so stylish collection for autumn winter 2010.
Holly’s was born in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2002 when Britt Bonnesen and Camilla Anderson desicede to give the 70s four-leaf clover new life.
Initially they launched only a baby collection but as the retro design got a lot of positive feedback they were encouraged to develop Holly’s further and their clothes are now available for all children -and their mummies!
I discovered Holly’s for the first time in my favourite children’s fashion shop in Oslo, Shabby. It must have been in 2003 – 2004, I saw the soft cotton underwear and the super cute little baby hats for the first time.
The four-leaf clover print has become an integral part of each collection with the basics and then a few new variations every season.
Picture to the left shows the simply divine Holly’s Coral Cotton Clover Baby Romper, was £24.00 now £15.60 at Yellow Lolly
The wool that many of us associate with clothing is not the wool of today. The scratchy and heavy fabric of early twentieth century clothing manufacturers has given way to the mix of wool blends like merino wool. The agony of dealing with itchy, scratchy wool has been replaced with lightweight and finely woven wools.
The advantages of merino wool are many. It’s naturally soft, and like all wool, it will keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. That’s because of the breathable quality of its fiber. This is just one of the things that make merino wool so desirable.
Other qualities of Merino wool are:
* It has the ability to absorb up to 30% of its weight in moisture and still not feel wet.
* Like all wool it is naturally antimicrobial, antibacterial, and antifungal.
* Dust mites do not live in wool.
* Natural durability and insulation properties
* Natural fire resistance
* Natural water repellent (rain) while having superior moisture absorbency (from skin)
* Soft and plush fibers – safe for infants
* Natural elasticity to fiber
* Little to no build-up of odor
This makes Merino wool ideal apparel for infants and children.
Norwegian brand Lille Lam was founded by two mums with the aim of providing warm and comfortable clothing for children. Lille Lam has to main lines; One for play wear and one that is more formal. Both lines are inspired by Norwegian traditional clothing, with a modern touch. The wool used in the garments is very soft and does not itch or irritate the skin. The wool is “super-wash” treated and can consequently safely be washed in the washing-machine on a wool program without shrinking or change of dimensions.
Wool is for every climate, and is in my opinion especially well suited to the British climate.
ChillNorway founded by the two sisters Line G. Houge and Nanna Gaarud produces a stylish and feminine line of clothing to suit the need of mothers and children who want to stay fashionable yet comfortable. They use the highest quality fabrics to create fun, playful yet sophisticated clothing. Their children lines is also known as Chilln.
ChillNorway is as we speak on it’s way to the UK. You’ll be the first one to know where to get hold of these favourite pieces, as soon as I’ll find out. Meanwhile their UK agent has kindly sent me this set for Little A, and it soon has become her favourite outfit, for both party and everyday wear. She absolute loves Chilln, and I can’t wait to get my hands on some more items from this collection.
Cottonfield Jr is a brand exclusively for boys from the age of 4 to 12 years, originally a Danish brand for men, but as it have gotten increasingly popular the collections has now been expanded also to cover clothes for boys.
Cottonfield is known for a classic design that have been added details and colours making it very smart.
The clothes are cool with a sporty attitude. Denim and polo’s are important items in the collection.
The fit is excellent, pants seem to be made for playing soccer in the school yard, and t-shirts are comfortable and always 100% cotton allowing the skin to breathe.
Cottonfield is available (on sale!) from Rose and Robin.
The collection is hand knitted and hand crocheted clothes for children aged 0 – 6 years. Everything is designed by Shirley Bredal and hand made, the autumn winter collection 09 is in 100% pure baby merino wool and has some additional cashmere items.
Enjoy the luscious knits created with love and care from Shirley Bredal.
For inspiration have a look at Shirley Bredal
If you don’t happen to be a skilled knitter with lots of time these lovely items can be purchased online at the Butik. the Butik is a newly opened online store, selling Danish designer wear for children aged 0 – 4 years, designer furniture and toys. Recommended!
Congratulations to Heidi and Neil with their beautiful little princess, Millie Kae.
Millie Kae inspired me to show some newborn clothes.
MeMini have just launched their knitwear for autumn 09, and with a newborn who can resist to purchase any of this gorgeous items?
