, maternity and baby brands. Last year saw 6,900 buyers attend, of which 2,500 were from abroad, including Harrods and Selfridges. There is also a plethora of daily catwalk shows from brands such as Fendi and Miss Grant. Pitti Bimbo 20-22 January will take

We were hoping that the overcolourful Agatha would reflect the financial gloom and do an all-black collection, but the designer, who is huge in Spain, went all out this season with a rainbow of colours. Good for her!Although an Autumn/Winter collection, Agatha seemed not to care ...

539 collection presented, 7,000 buyers and 11,000 visitors were the figures at Pitti Bimbo’s last show in January, confirming Pitti Bimbo as the biggest tradeshow in kids fashion. The 73 edition of Pitti Bimbo sees the exciting debut of Young

fashion hoodies and shiny padded jackets were often matched with khaki slacks. A dress, fitted with a puffball skirt, made in stone coloured jersey was the standout look. Sporty, minimal and very Calvin! Nothing new, but the classic look is always stylish.

Maharishi, Bang Bang Copenhagen and Aya Naya, as well as existing favourites Aravore, Noa Noa and Hucklebones.Bubble London, 19-20 June, SS12 Collections, Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 0QH

Floc BabyA NEW SEASON of fashion was paraded at the Pitti Bimbo show in Florence and the Fimi show in Valencia and it heralded a variation on the padded jacket, which saw cocoon shapes and a distinct A-line influence. At one end of the colour