Lithuanian duo Mielasiela creates handmade wooden toys for boys and girls. Carefully crafting each one from black alder wood, these toys are durable and beautifully made. Adding function to whimsy, a special set is designed to hold pictures or business cards. The Children's Team covered more wooden and organic toys in our recent New York Toy Fair report.
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The Six Blog recently spotted "Master Grey" in Paris. Sporting a dapper newsboy cap, suspenders and an ascot, this little man mixes bold colors and patterns for a quirky update to the classics and reminds us of our F/W 12 Runway Roadmap Finishing School.
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Held at the Javits Center in New York from March 11-13, 2012, the ENK Children's Club trade show featured nearly 700 exhibitors. The Children's Team stopped by the show, checking out some more key trends for F/W 12. Scandi-Geo prints were spotted across a variety of silhouettes. Exposed zippers added a kick to hoodies in monster mouths like Toica Stefan's (shown
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The Children's Team stopped by Playtime New York, running from March 10-12 in New York City. Filled with Playtime's bright colors and amazing displays, we continued seeing some of the key trends we've highlighted in our recent wraps. Animal folk prints were present across a variety of silhouettes and remain perfect for gender-neutral designs. Colors included warm wintry jewel tones interspersed
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Award-winning photographer Christopher Auger-Dominguez pairs playtime with fashion. Based in New York, he photographs pint-sized superheroes (evocative of our recent Megatrend - Marvel), lollypop lugging sisters and baby rockers.
From packing up a suitcase as a rebellious "runaway" and flinging spaghetti at a birthday party-turned-food fight, Auger-Dominguez captures the topics of childhood fascination while maintaining a fashionable flair. Check out his superhero spread for
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No longer dependent on plastic toys, mini-chefs can embrace "cooking" with all natural ingredients--felt and wool. Offered in realistic colors and soft to the touch, these toys make play kitchens more fun than the real thing. Gone are the days of simple loaves of bread or a plastic slice of cheese. Now mini foodies can enjoy pancake breakfasts, grilled eggplant
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Filled with vibrant colors reminiscent of Crayon Box, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada's S/S12 collection embodies energetic pool parties packed with giant beach balls and sunshine. Geometric patterns play host to twinkling glitter while oversized heart appliques add a killer kick to swimsuits. Strawberries are sprinkled across shorts and made into hearts on soft cotton tees. Daisies and daffodils join hearts as they dash across
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From February 21 to 23, Tokyo played host to Playtime Tokyo, the premier Japanese children's trade show. Over 100 brands exhibited at Playtime Tokyo with the majority united by their almost universal use of organic cotton. Key prints spotted at the show included polka dots, stars, animals and cartoon prints. Color palettes centered around neon, navy and cream. Handmade, Mexicana,
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Held in Sapporo, Japan on February 11 and 12, the Toyota Big Air was filled with winter ready kids eagerly anticipating the event's snowboarding straight jump contest. Bundled up in cozy snowsuits, these kids rocked winter fashion. Brightly colored patterns reminiscent of our recent original children's graphics, Bold Mekko, added to the energetic atmosphere while thick fur trimmed hats paired with comfy knit
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Handmade from high quality natural materials by Croatian designer Daria, LaLa! Shoes' bright colors and soft shapes are perfect for little feet. Educated in Ljubljana, Zagreb and Florence, Daria finds her inspiration from the world around her, her peers' creations and from conversations with her artist husband Tonci Zonjic. Sizes range from newborn to baby/toddler, along with a few sets made especially
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