I LOVE searching through Etsy...so when they asked me to be a Featured Buyer and take part in the Handmade Kids series, I was honored. I gave some of my picks for the family friendly home. If you have never tried an Etsy stroll, I highly recommend it! Check out my piece here. Also, be sure to check the new Handmade Kids features regularly!
U N I F O R M Studio designs and makes simple, modern clothing and accessories for infants, children, and adults. Located in Minneapolis, MN, U N I F O R M designs with consistency in mind and have a nice blog to boot. I say bravo!
that getting pen/paint/crayon marks on your clothing was going to be "in", i would have never thrown away that Stella McCartney dress that my daughter thought was a perfect canvas for her markers. (i guess i can't blame her). Introducing Renewable Clothing by Fernando Brizio. By placing colored felt-tip pens in the pockets of the dress its appearance changes over time. Within an hour - to one and a half hours the colored ink bleeds into the fabric and creates a one-off design for each occasion. the owner can then clean the dress and color it in a different way for each time they wear it.
POPUPSHOP is the brainchild of Luca, Marie-Louise and Sigrid. A new modern clothing company with a focus on sustainability.
The fine ladies at Small Magazine have come out with the summer 08 issue (#6). Go on and give it a read.
Jenny Lacey, mastermind behind the on-line kids magazine LMNOP has come out with issue number three. The drive behind this issue is to celebrate animals. Packed with amazing photography by Ian Macpherson and styling by Lacey, number three does not disappoint. I am very happy to be a part of this (an introduction colulmn on page 12 and in the editor's welcome) and future issues with contributing stories. I am currently working on my story for the next issue and I'm thrilled to be on board! So head over to the site and get the latest issue of LMNOP. You download it here.
Last night, I was asked to participate in a brainstorm/salon to think of creative ways for a shoe company to enter the kids shoe market and increase awareness for the brand. Before I go any further, I am posting about them on my own accord. I believe and support their cause. I am posting to create awareness and introduce you to a brand that is doing something good for others. TOMS Shoes business plan is simple - for every shoe you purchase, they send a pair of shoes to a child in need. Since 2006, they have given 10,000 pairs to children in Argentina and 50,000 pairs in South Africa. This year alone, they plan on giving 200,000 pairs of shoes to children in need around the world. Here is a clip of an acutal shoe drop in Argentina back in 2006.
I was introduced to the Tiny TOMS line last night. I love the designs just as much as I love the cause.
Get involved!
I'll take them both in a size 4T. Nice work Buisjes en Beugels.
I am a huge fan of Zozio's spring/summer 2008 collection.
I really like these oil cloth aprons for kids by 10 Swedish Designers
Head on over to Craftsbury Kids and get your child's silhouette pendant necklace by Whitney Phippen. All you need is a 4x5 photo of your little nugget and $48 bucks!
Blink is a children's clothing, toy, and lighting design house from Melbourne, Australia. Each piece in the collection is hand printed and full of vintage and playful consideration. You can purchase here.
or so the website claims. Underten, only for kids from 2-10! This new streetwear label launched last March and has a very playful and creative vibe to all its offerings. The website also has fun games and print out figuires. Not to mention these really cute World Tour brief sets for a boy or girl.
I don't know why but these pictures from Vanessa Deutsch's Garcon line crack me up but they do. I can't even tell you how I feel about the actual clothes because I can't stop giggling.
Yesterday I took a stroll thru Soho and stopped into the MOMA store on Spring and Crosby and spotted these paintable rain boots for kids. I then walked down Broadway to Pearl River where I found this knock-off of Alvar Aalto's Stool 60 for 10 bucks! I love New York days like this.
These paper wings by KA-I KA-O stick to a child's shirt by a system of intergrated pins or can be fixed to the wall. So with some adult supervision, your mini can be an angel...even when they are not.
GOLD Belgium's children line is simply beautiful.
Le Vestiare de Jeanne has wonderful eye for creating beautiful clothing.
TonKipu has some of the best lids for kids that I have seen in a long while.
These little gold shoes from Polder's April Shower collection are stunning.
Check out Anne Willi's latest collection.
Here are just a few pieces from Wovenplay's Spring 2008 line. Is your mini looking to get alittle Bohemian Chic?
See you there!!! "Don’t miss the first international show for exciting new design for kids and adults. Forget fairy wings, Bratz bed tents and Thomas the Tank Engine toy trunks, Kids.Modern is about fun, thought-provoking design adults will love and kids remember for life. Appreciating that children not only deserve modern design, they understand it and can remember it as a positive childhood experience, Showhome has spent the last year sourcing the UK, Europe and Scandinavia to bring together some of the most exciting products from over 50 clever designers and producers at Kids.Modern. Brilliant ideas for a design-hungry, Ikea-weary public."
UPDATE : see my recap here.
SUNDAY 24th FEBRUARY 2008
Christison Hall Dulwich College London SE21
Sunday 24th February 2008
10am–4pm
£5 entry for public and trade on door.
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Heather and Annette over at Leila & Ben have created some adorable neck ties for your little man. They make some really nice hats, dresses and pants as well!
My inbox just got alittle treat. Here are some new pics from the french line BOdeBO. They are saucy and fresh with such wonderful consideration. How could a little girl not feel fierce in these threads?
oLoOP is a Slovenija Design house that consists of three designers : Tjaša Bavcon, Katja Burger, and Jasmina Ferček. Just recently, they took home the Red Dot Award : Design Concept : Best of the Best : Education 2007. The design , Squareplay, is a playground for parents and children made of mounted industrial felt, foam, and PES. (I have no idea what PES is but I'm sure it's child friendly).
"Concept: shape of the Squareplay is simple, abstract, open and free of any association. It gives all freedom to child's fantasy to expand. It can become a changeable hiding place or driving surface for toy-cars. It can be used inside or outside. It can be used by one person or many. It can be part of kindergarden or playground equipment." Here is a list of the other Red Dot Education winners. oLoOP also designed these pretty fun and cool Flying Slippers!
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Adrienne Catrina children's line Neige is simply wonderful. "The French word for “snow”, neige was chosen to designate the collection for its connotations of purity, innocence and sophisticated playfulness." With only a one fall and one spring line under their belt, I am looking forward to seeing what's next from this California based design house!
Mes vetements educatifs is a french educational clothing line that helps kids learn left from right, time tables, and the inner workings of the body. So teach your children to study less and play more as this line starts at sizes geared for 6 years through 11. I don't know, these are just a bit much for my parenting taste. (although if I was 11 and had a science final coming up, I would have totally had something like this up my sleeve).
Golden is a new children's fashion line that is fantastic. The cuts and angles are well considered as is the palette. I can't wait to see more from the line's designer Chardean Chum.
I'm sure these boots would keep the little mini warm over hear in Brooklyn.... if it actually felt like winter. VALENKIDS is a felt boot that is made in the last operating Valenki (made by felting) factory in northern Russia. They are so minimal and simple in design but so heavy and sturdy in practicality.
Wow. I am in love with SOIL. With the vintage nod giving way to the modern tot, this designer gets a hearty bravo.
