After successfully branching out into Girls' sleepwear in 2011, Netherlands company Cyell is launching their first Girls' swim collection for S/S 13. Taking inspiration from cultural influences, both lines for little ladies offer items full of exuberant color and exotic prints. The versatile swim collection consists of a range of suits in two and one-piece styles along with a matching
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Where there was destruction, art blooms. After the devastating earthquake that hit Watanoha, artist Tomo Inugai banded together with local elementary school children to create art from the debris. Using found objects from the wreckage, they worked together to create over 100 unique and quirky pieces in a project called Watanoha Smile. Gaining international attention, the children's artwork was recently exhibited
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Amsterdam was bustling with prominent Children's vendors and buyers at the 15th edition of Kleine Fabriek this past weekend. A balanced blend of clothing, footwear, accessories and toys, this year's show hosted a hand-picked group of 400 international brands and young designers. Reoccurring S/S 13 trends such as English vertical stripes, vacation-inspired motifs and sweetly bright colors featured heavily. Also
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Over the weekend, the Children's Team attended the 75th biannual FIMI trade show in Valencia, Spain. Over 200 major players in the Kid's market gathered to display their upcoming collections for buyers from an increasingly broad range of international countries. Falling in line with other trends spotted so far this season, FIMI showcased a mix of candy colored brights, eye-catching
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Little ones can now don the latest styles, courtesy of online boutique Ruche's new newborn-to-toddler line Itsy Bitsy. Begun in 2005 as a pastime for So-Cal couple Mai and Josh Olivo, Ruche quickly grew from a well-curated women's boutique into a popular one-stop-shop with goods ranging all the way from bridal to pets and home. Their newest addition, Itsy Bitsy, offers a mix
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Bonjour! The Children's Team is currently in Paris covering the Playtime show. Over 400 brands from around the world are showing at the three-day fair which has been bustling with buyers. Similar to Bubble London, a dapper nautical theme was present with a host of candy-colored vertical stripes, updated nautical motifs (think bearded captains, anchors and life preservers.) Inventive prints
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The son of celebrity stylist-turned-designer Rachel Zoe, one-year-old Skyler Berman is already a pro at sporting stylish looks with on-trend accessories. Focusing on a casual mix of minimal silhouettes in neutral hues and cozy jersey materials for everyday style, he tops his ensembles off with a dapper hat. For a closer look at the tiny tot's style, check out our latest It
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Angie Stevens, blogger and illustrator known as Doodlemum, uses her drawing skills to capture little moments in her daily life as a mom. Believing that "a doodle a day keeps insanity at bay", Stevens sketches the humorous happenings of a family with young kids. Her fun illustrations of childhood mischief and sibling rivalry keep readers endlessly amused as they nod
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Greetings from Florence! The Children's Team has kicked off our S/S 13 Trade Show coverage with Pitti Bimbo. Looking ahead, we're seeing a ton of candy colors mixed with pops of neon. Seaside shades of coral and turquoise are everywhere with bold touches of key lime green. A sense of nostalgia is in the air, with a ton of vintage-inspired
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New York City's Laurence Miller Gallery is currently showing works of the late Helen Levitt, a New York native street photographer. Known for being quick to capture an image, Levitt's photographs depict honest emotions and intimate moments on the sidewalks of New York. While her subjects ranged in age, her most memorable photos come from her collection showing children at play - capturing the
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Little ones got a taste of adventure this past weekend at Burton Snowboard's Riglet Park - part of the Vermont Adventure Center at Adventures NYC in Central Park. The miniature sized snowboarding track consisted of a faux snow track zigzagging over mini rollers which were built just the right size for the three to six-year-old riders. Instructors from Smugglers’ Notch,
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Newly launched Geneva-based Tattyoo is pure Punk Pixie. Founded by Katia Kaufmann and Xavier Grousso, the temporary tattoos are created by eleven artists in eight countries. Quirky vegetables come clad in monocles while pink rabbits are ready to party with fun balloons and hats.
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Changing pace from the somewhat hapless princesses of Disney's past, Brave launches a new type of heroine into the world. Scottish, red-headed and skilled with a bow and arrow, Princess Merida faces a ferocious bear and stares down some unseemly suitors. Calling back to the admirable Mulan, Merida finds adventure while trying to accomplish her fate, helped by a witch bearing a
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With the first full day of Summer officially here, we knew there was no better way to kick it off than with a peek at one of our favorite kids' swimwear look books. Brazilian swimwear brand Requinho has got us pining for summer days spent poolside. Little kids don mini-me style swimsuits in bright colors. Geometric patterns and retro silhouettes reign as
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It's that time of the year again! We're kicking off the trade show season with Bubble London (be on the lookout for our report on the show next week). With S/S 13 beginning, we've spotted a progression on the nautical trend, pulling looks away from the boat and settling on the seashore. Deck chair prints and English seaside references enriched
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