Master of digital-manipulation and collage, Ruud Van Empel has created yet another eerie wonderland through his latest exhibit "Sunday" on view at Stux Gallery. The Dutch photographer takes his previous subjects of uninhibited children in wild foliage to prim proprietors in continental gardens. The children don stripes their Sunday's best and pose awkwardly in their stiff outfits comprised of bow-ties,
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It's a wrap! NYFW has come to a close and the Children's Team has compiled some of our favorite photos. A newbie to the fashion scene, adorable Harper Seven Beckham was spotted front row at her mom's Victoria by Victoria Beckham show. A Fashion Week fave, Aila Wang (niece of Alexander Wang) was spotted in her signature head-to-toe black. Rachel
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Yesterday, Oscar de la Renta showcased his S/S 13 Childrenswear collection with a delightful runway show (complete with wagons and scooters.) Overflowing with sweet garden party dresses, yacht-ready attire, dapper Spring suits and mini-me tailored short and jacket sets, the collection was perfectly polished for young jet setters. See images from the S/S 13 collection here or check out the
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As leaves begin to fall and the morning chill sets in, we've been drawn to bucolic patterns and comfy layers. Uniqlo's F/W 12 kids' collection aligns perfectly with our thoughts, pairing soft flannels with Fair Isle sleeves, quilted pants with striped pockets and soft (reversible!) fleece vests. Channeling a strong Country Song aesthetic, pastoral toggles are fitting on warm fleece jackets while
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Ralph Lauren (who's been markedly busy these last few months) hasn't forgotten about the girls. Debuting his Fall 2012 collection on NYFW's opening day with a Children's runway show, he filled the front row with budding fashionistas. Among them was Kiernan Shipka, who looked particularly Picadilly in a fitted ringmaster jacket, sleek black pants and riding boots. Other looks spotted
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With the grown-up world abuzz with Fashion's Night Out, we've pulled a few must-see places for little ones. Meet Baby CZ designer Carolina Zapf while checking out the latest back-to-school trends. At Bloomingdale's, kids can check out the Children’s Museum of the Arts for a workshop led by artist Caroline McAuliffe. She'll lead little ones in creating unique accessories with fabric and paper.
Finally, you can
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The back-to-school season has always been one of our favorite times of the year. The anticipation of new classes and new friends combined with shopping for the coolest school supplies has always kept us eager for Fall. Bright maps, retro lunch totes, and colorful alphabets--we've pulled together some of our favorite super cool school supplies. For added inspiration, check out
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Shot by Mark Shearwood for MilK, TWINS has us seeing double. The editorial takes a look at identical twins styled in matching Fall outfits. Photographed around London, the kids sport athletic sweatsuits, ombre sweaters, rainbow stripes and bold leggings. Little girls play with patterns, pairing bold polka dots with sweet floral skirts. With back to school and crisp Fall
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This Fall, little feet can don the same cool socks as grownups. San Francisco based Hansel from Basel is introducing a new collection for kids filled with whimsical patterns and color combinations. Inspired partly by Kotori Kawashima, the socks feature superheroes, strawberries and little geometric designs. Leggings and tights in similar styles are perfect for seasonal transitions.
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Grown-ups aren't the only ones with festival fever this summer. Little ones got to join in on the experience at the LolliBop Festival, held from August 17-19 in London. Under-10s watched plays, listened to concerts and had their faces transformed in whimsical face-paint. Little girls donned colorful rompers, summer dresses and, our favorite, a tulle skirt with sequined top. Boys wore
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This Apartment Therapy post brought us back to our own school days and reminded us of our own binders and Trapper Keepers (Lisa Frank, anyone?) covered in colorful stickers. In honor of those good ole days (and with back-to-school on the brain), we're taking a look at the stickers out there for kids today. The loud, garish colors of the
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We're wrapping up our Copenhagen trade show coverage with CIFF Kids and have pulled together some of our favorite pieces for S/S 13. Knit collars were featured on baseball jackets while cardigans played with trims and pocket placements. Shorts were revived in pastel colors and tropical floral prints while micro flowers found a home on baby rompers. Perforated leather sneakers
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Wrapping up our local trade show coverage, the Children's Team checked out The Children's Great Event Shoe Show in Jersey. Neon accents were among the key trends, popping up on footwear for both genders. Fruits found their way from apparel to footwear and floral bouquets done in a range of fabrics were key for girls, decorating t-straps and sandals. Boys
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Continuing our worldwide trade show coverage, the Children's Team popped over to Copenhagen to check out CPH Kids over the weekend. Vibrant colors played across a variety of categories with electric apricot, canary yellow and bright orange spotted across brands. Metallic and neon trims appeared on clothes and footwear, giving kids pops of color from head to toe. Patchwork inspired
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Finishing up this week's New York trade show circuit, the Children's Team stopped by Playtime New York earlier this week. Filled with their trademark bright colors and directional brands, we've pulled some of the S/S 13 trends spotted at the show. Neon accents popped up on pockets and footwear while more demure, worn-in styles paired cozy gingham with jersey
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