Dive into Urban Botanicals at children's fashion shop Olive Loves Alfie. Kids of London can get ready to unleash the botanist in them, this Summer! It's been a while since we last visited Olive Loves Alfie East, the second shop in London run by Ashlyn Gibson. But that doesn't mean the place has gone quiet. "I'd like to use the space for workshops, pop up's and various of collaborations, as much...
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Olives Loves Alfie East has opened up in East Village, Stratford
The family lifestyle store Olive Loves Alfie, with Scandinavian and British clothing for children, homewares, creative toys, books and modern heirlooms, has opened up a second branch in London. East Village is an area of East London that was designed and constructed as the Olympic Village of the 2012 Summer Games and has been converted for use as a new residential district. Once the...
Read moreKidswear enters the underground shopping movement in London
Dalston Department Store is a brand new pop-up store and event, a retail experience for the 21st Century. Gathering the best of design talents in the basement of a tramshed in Dalston, East London... It's set to be a shopping experience beyond anything else! Infrequently, the Dalston Department Store, pops up. Curated to perfection with something for everyone; Menswear, womenswear, vintage,...
Read moreA family day out in Stoke Newington, London
Among lot's of independent design and clothing shops in the lovely village Stoke Newington, located within Hackney Borough in North London, were Olive loves Alfie. This is a sweet little shop with a great selection of Scandinavian brands like Katvig, Molo, Mini Rodini, Ver de Terre, Little Duckling and many more. And they were having a sale too! The shop is located in one of the main streets of...
Read moreBlafre design in UK
The Norwegian family run design company Blafre has since 2005 produced retro stationery. Recently they extended their product range to include super cute and very 70' thermos flasks, drinking bottles and tin lunch boxes all made from recycled stainless steel. See more products from Blafre, here or visit www.blafre.com The pictures shows the Squirrel Thermos Flask 350 ml, perfect size for kids....
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Preview Shampoodle Spring Summer 2010 collection
I find the Swedish label Shampoodle as something really different. Something new. They take comfort to a new level, with their loose fit combined with super soft viscose and organic cotton. Shampoodle, founded by Helene Stevenberg and Jakob Wästberg, launches two collections by theme every year, spring/summer and autumn/winter, for children 0 - 10 years. Most clothes are unisex, and made to grow...
Read moreLooking forward to Ziestha
Less than a week left to Christmas. But being the last day with everyday stress, we are all very much looking forward to our holiday. No one needs to think about homework or meetings for the next unbelievable three long weeks! And when as soon as you can leave your uniform and business suit in the wardrobe it's nice to wear something playful and comfy. It's time for Ziestha! Ziestha is a Danish...
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How can you resist the Urban Elk?
The Copenhagen based company Urban Elk presented their first collection in autumn 2006, and is now one of the fastest growing children clothing companies in Denmark. The design is inspired by Scandinavian tradition of simplicity and combined with high quality. Children aged 0-8 year can enjoy clothes that are comfortable to wear with prints that appeal to them. Shown above is a wonderful olive...
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