petticoats, sometimes in sugar pastels and decorated with sequins or floral prints. Coats are padded and belted or tailored with the addition of 'cape shapes' newly popular.Report and photography by Junior's fashion director Linda McLean

Bright furs at Young VersacePitti Bimbo has ended and the main trends for Autumn/Winter 2012-13 have been seen over the last few days. There was a lot of inspiration and here is our definitive top ten list of what to look out for over the coming

pieces and we also spotted the German company Macarons, as seen at Kleine Fabriek.Photography by Linda McLean

Despite the economic downturn the atmosphere at Pitti Bimbo for next winters children's collections was buzzing with more catwalk presentations than ever before.Trends were comparable to those that bubbled under last year with emphasis again

stripes and stylish prints, including a vibrant Union Jack print, textured V-neck sweaters and pinstriped suits. Meanwhile, the girls’ collection has a luxury brocade puffed floral dress and skirt in sizes ranging from newborn to 12 years, warm woollen

Selvedge, the artisan organisation dedicated to lovers of textiles, showcased a selection of goods to be stocked in their dry goods store, The Selvedge Shop, at 162 Archway Road, in Highgate. As always, the selection of handmade, vintage

.Today we visited a presentation by Boots and only just missed a guest appearance from Fearne Cotton, who (busy little businesswoman that she is) is launching a really girly cosmetics range for winter. We loved the new toiletries range from Joules which

Showing at it's headquarters in Florence, over the river from the main Pitti exhibition, a relaxed atmosphere greeted the press and buyers at the presentation of the Gucci winter childrenswear collection for 2012. This is a label synonymous

attached, bi-colour satin dresses for girls and striped hoodies and skinny pants with single stripe decoration for boys.Occasional bright colours livened up the darker winter colours on display, with orange being a popular choice at both Molo and Mini

winter padded layers. Spots were also strong throughout this section. The older Monnalisa line showed a sophisticated blend of navy shift dresses and sparkling navy tulle skits, black and grey cabbage rose prints, used for dresses, skirts and leggings