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Who's Next Competition winners
By Linda Mclean on 20/01/2011 15:58:07
The childrenswear design competition announce winners at Pitti Bimbo
with panels of different fabrics that can make a dress mix and match for alternate colourways and her idea of baked biscuit buttons where the child participates in the creation of the garment.The winner of the Accessory category was Michela Grassetti who gave
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CPH Kids Copenhagen trend report
By Linda Mclean on 10/08/2011 12:16:07
Junior reports from CPH Kids Copenhagen
by Linda Mclean using the iPad 2, available at Vodafone price plans from £229If you enjoyed reading this, check out our exclusive Fimi Valencia Report
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Press Show - Selvedge
By Linda McLean on 15/06/2010 14:30:34
Junior ventures to The Selvedge Shop to see what's new for the Autumn/Winter season
and recycled fabrics made into little home treats was delightful. I wanted to take it all home with me!Special items for Christmas included the delightful new Polar Bear and Penguin soft toys, vintage looking Danish Christmas tree baubles, and handmade dolls
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TRENDS REPORT FOR A/W 09
By Linda McLean on 15/05/2009 16:12:47
Back to Winter - From the catwalks of Pitti Bimbo in Florence next winterís key trends.
on plaid checks, metallic fabrics and faux and real fur items in abundance.Check it out...Classic tartan patterns and big bold plaids were seen in nearly every collection often as trouser suits with slim trousers or as wool cape collared jackets or puffed
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CPH Kids Copenhagen show report
By Linda McLean on 07/02/2011 15:14:38
Our fashion director reports from the Danish childrenswear trade show
towards a less layered aesthetic and key pieces are structured as cape style tops and baggy drop crutch trousers. There are a lot of crew neck knits in traditional Nordic patterns and plenty of T-shirt and sweat fabric tops with animal or hybrid human
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Day by Day Report from Pitti Bimbo, June 2009
By Linda McLean on 26/06/2009 22:42:57
Daily reports directly from the catwalk shows at the Pitti Immagine Bimbo Fair in Florence, Italy
everywhere - from rara skirts to dresses, tops and handbags.* Tailoring and details softened with more casual fabrics, such as jersey and velour.* Mixed fabrics and clashing prints, decorated sun dresses and blouses.* Accessories matching the print
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The Fashion Trends - Autumn/Winter 2012-13
By Linda McLean on 10/04/2012 09:25:12
Junior reports from the 74th edition of childrenswear tradeshow Pitti Bimbo, held at Fortessa De Basso, Florence
we have seen used for knitwear and in tailored fabrics for jackets and coats.2) Complicated finishes, velvet with heat burnished patterns and devore acid etchings, tweeds with embroidery, wool pique and cloche bubbled silks, texture is very important
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Day by Day Report Pitti Bimbo, January 2009
By Linda McLean on 19/03/2009 15:01:25
and thick wool* Berets, berets, berets* Subtlel metallic brocades and quilted fabrics* Twenties dresses* Medieval shaped sleeves and bodices Anna Molinari on the catwalk Anna Molinari backstage
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Pitti Bimbo Fashion Report, January 2010
By Fashion Director Linda McLean on 02/02/2010 11:30:20
News directly from the Pitti Bimbo catwalk shows at Fortezza da Basso in Florence, Italy
are varied from straight leg to harem and gathered styles or skinny leggings layered under everything.Favored fabrics this season are tweeds, tartans, brocades, metallic weaves often decorated with beading, sequins and applique finishes. Knits are also
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