Denim chic opened the show at Elsy for their SS12 collection at Pitti Bimbo 2011. The tradional workman's fabric was seen in an array of creations dressed with white casuals. Denim blouses with diamonte buttons and capped sleaves, flared skirts

Miss Grant opened their SS12 catwalk show with beachwear - swimwear, sun dresses and sarongs were, of course, in abundance decorated with textured frills, tassels, feathers and an array of brights - sorbet pink, lime green and canary yellows. A

and humanity in the air, the Miss Blumarine collection kicked off with a symphony of pure white party dresses and fur coats. Silhouettes were very fifties inspired with synched waistlines and accentuated skirts, hemlines finishing above the knee. Most notable

Pitti Bimbo opened today under sweltering heat and sun, presenting a summer show that treats buyers and press to the previews of next summers childrenswear trends. Kicking off the catwalk schedule today is Anna Molinari's younger line, Miss

Italian childrenswear institution Il Gufo unveiled their SS13 show today, on a South of France themed catwalk, decorated with French herbs . Models opened the show sporting every French mans favourite accessory, the French Stick.Il Gufo is well

Welcome to a very hot and sunny Florence for the numero 73 edition of Pitti Bimbo, which opened this morning with the SS12 Simonetta catwalk presentation. The two prominent themes for this morning's show were the ballet and prints.Ballet introduced

Lightweight layers The Fifties influenced many collections, from beatnik striped T-shirts and rockabilly swing dresses, to casual looks inspired by golf and cruise wear. But to smarten an outfit, designers used layers, teaming checked shirts with waistcoats