We’ve been busy this weekend with a Little Scandinavian editorial photo shoot for Scandinavian Minimall; The London based photographer Monica Hellem assisting us in capturing the loveliness of the Pale Cloud Spring Summer 2012 collection.
© Photo by Monica Hellem for Little Scandinavian and Scandinavian Minimall
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How to brighten up a rainy and grey day? In stores now, chic Mina’s wellies for little girls. Sizes EU 25 – 29 price £19.50.
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The Apartment, an exclusive village of collections located in the Lyceum at the entrance to Pitti Bimbo, is a dedicated space and a art installation creating a unique sphere for those who are seeking to experience the luxury lifestyle of children’s fashion.
Apartment represents a sophisticated selection of international clothing and accessory collections, the eight edition showcases carefully selected names in children’s fashion and contemporary luxury; Amelia Milano, Leoca Paris and Pale Cloud.
The architect and designer Ilaria Marelli has created a village in the halls of the pavilion, creating alleyways and shops as visitors move from one room and collection to the next.
© Photo: Micro Macro by Ilaria Marelli for Pitti Immagine Bimbo, as featured in Plusmood.com
“Micro Macro” was the second installation by Ilaria Marelli for Pitti Bimbo, presented 25-27th June 2009.
The next Pitti Bimbo takes place in Florence, Italy 28-30th June 2012.
Pale Cloud is a shining new star in the world of designerwear for girls, run by husband and wife team Marion and Ian Reynolds. And it all started with a story of love and passion…
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Villervalla is all about colour and playfulness, good quality and comfort. The founder of Villervalla, Hanna Håkansson had been a children’s clothing shop owner since 1999. Based on her experience she started designing fun unisex children’s clothing in 2005, with a fun unisex-concept for newborn and up to 8 years. Villervalla is based in the picturesque old town of Gothenburg, with a design and product development studio, an office, an outlet and one of the concept stores situated here.
This week Villervalla Spring Summer 2012 collection seem to have popped up in many independent children’s clothing shops around the world. And we are absolutely delighted that’s it’s become available in the UK too!
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MarMar Copenhagen is a danish children’s fashion brand for children from 3 months to 12 years old. Founder and designer Marlene Anine Hamann Holmboe studied fashion design at the Danish Design College whilst also having her 3 children, Sebastian then the twins Frida Marie and Anna Oline. When Marlene graduated she began designing for different Danish children clothing brands before founding MarMar Copenhagen in 2008. Her 3 children are probably her main source of inspiration but also vintage books, movies and photos. MarMar Copenhagen is also working towards a sustainable future, using organic materials and create Fairtrade clothes.
The Spring Summer 12 feature some fantastic colour combinations and comfortable yet chic styles. We especially love the navy knits and also the lemon yellow Dua dress. MarMar Copenhagen is available through online shop Nordic Kids.
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The children’s wear online shop Sparkle & Spin, known for edgy Scandinavian designer children’s clothing for girls, boys and babies aged between 0-10 years old. They’ve now redesigned the entire website and launched a mywardrobe solution and Net-a-Porter for kids. The relaunched Sparkle & Spin will also include some exciting International designer children’s brands.
Run by two lovely ladies Sparkle & Spin will feature inspirational looks and styles for the little ones, with a friendly and personal service. Each season the clothes will be shown on the model with ideas on what to team it with and how to add value to your child’s existing wardrobe. An absolute essential online destination for all busy parents!
Visit the Sparkle & Spin store at 14 Melbourne Grove, LONDON, SE22 8QZ -or the Sparkle & Spin Online Shop
Like previously Copenhagen Fashion Week will be hosted in August featuring both adult and children’s fashion, making the city a huge attraction for all fashion lovers with several fairs, shows and events all over the Danish capital. It is indeed the host to Northern Europe’s largest fashion event, with growing number of new and known Scandinavian and international designer talents previewing their upcoming collections. And at the five trade fairs, CPH Vision, Terminal-2, Gallery, Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) and CIFFKIDS, you will find an additional 1,100 exhibitors representing a total of more than 2,300 international brand name collections.
CIFF kids trade show in August 2012 will be Northern Europe’s largest children’s fair showcasing collections of children’s wear for Spring Summer 2013. Amongst the exhibitors you’ll find brands like Noa Noa miniature, Milibe, Fuzzies, Tildas and Name It.
As with last season Cover Kids will again be the official Media Partner. They’ll be hosting a trend show, in collaboration with CIFF kids, every day at 1pm throughout the fair. There will also be a separate children’s fashion show by Noa Noa Miniature, presenting their SS13 collection. Friday 10th of August is a Meet & Greet social event for all attending the trade show.
In other news, CIFF kids have launched the CIFF kids blog, featuring trends, news and updates from the fair. Behind the blog is Jeanette Petersen from CIFF Kids and there will also be guest bloggers like Lisbeth from It’s Fashion Baby, Helena from The Junior and Peggy from Paul & Paula. Find out more at ciffkids.dk
A new collection and a new story has been realeesd from the Norwegian childrenswear brand for girls, Dundelina. This is one of our favourite brands, both my girls love their Dundelina dresses, blouses and cardigans. This time around we have our eyes in the Butterfly Bloomers, the Basic Summer Blouse and the Ribbed V-Neck Cardigan. So beautiful yet with playful and quirky little details that make these pieces the favourites in your child’s wardrobe.
We are so excited about this new collection for Spring Summer 2012 as we know this is not only beautiful styles in look books but in fact gorgeous clothes, we know it’s superb quality and design details that will keep that happy smile on your face! The collection is available from UK online shop Mayamin.co.uk and also from Dundelina.com
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Mala Copenhagen, founded by Anne Porskær and Lena Spøhr, is everyday comfortable Scandinavian children’s clothes in cotton jersey and even fleece items made of recycled plastic bottles. Mala also has a separate UV-swim and sportswear line included in the collection. Mala Copenhagen Spring Summer 2012 collection is filled with fun prints and playful colors.
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