Who:The Middle Daughter
What:The Middle Daughter A/W23/24 Collection
Why:
The exquisite cuts, fresh use of colour and exciting silhouettes made this British label really stand out on the rail. A beautiful quilted dirndl skirt, a chunky colour block corduroy dress and a delicate orange on ochre floral print edged with red contrast ricrac made for a stand-out collection.
Every item in the range was beautifully made and crucially showed great originality and imagination.
Kids couture magic!
The Middle Daughter, in my opinion, is one of the most beautiful, creative, unique and exciting children's labels right now. Each piece is playful and fun to wear but also exquisitely made. I always look forward to seeing the new collections each season... The styling and imagery is always BEAUTIFUL too!
This collection is incredibly beautiful. Stunning fabrics and the quilting details are gorgeous. Always a standout collection. Beautifully made and so modern, yet effortlessly timeless.
Always nails it on design. Love this brand. Great attention to detail.
Who:Eirene
What:Eirene AW23/24 Collection
Why:
The JDA judging team were all enthralled by this range of beautifully made, original dresses that all have a hint of fun about them.
Soft-to-the-touch fabrics, stunning prints and exquisite detailing made this collection stand out from the crowd and everyone fell in love with a silk dress featuring an unusual print from the Liberty archives which felt fresh and exciting. The verdict: stunning.
Very special dresses for very special occasions that will never be forgotten. Just beautiful.
I have completely and utterly fallen in love with that Liberty print dress. Top marks.
Wow, fairy-tale dresses! The kind of pieces little girls' dreams are made of...
There is so much fun and energy in this collection. What little girl would not want one of these dresses?
Who:Angel & Rocket
What:Angel & Rocket Dressed for Every Occasion Collection
Why:
Our judges were super impressed with this affordable and stylish collection of occasionwear that really sets itself apart from other high street offerings with its wide offering of simple, tasteful and fabulous dresses, smart suiting and accessories.
The panel felt the dresses in particular were well made and cleverly designed and would make children feel incredibly special and excited.
Angel and Rocket is my go-to recommendation whenever anyone asks for reasonably priced, stylish bridesmaid dresses and occasionwear.
I've spotted a few fab Angel & Rocket party dresses recently - tulle, polka dots, mesh and stripe details that have been fantastic value for money. The occasionwear looks beautiful too.
Beautiful fabrics and wonderful attention to detail.
Absolutely beautiful designs - completely angelic. These dresses would make the most beautiful bridesmaid dresses or formal occasionwear - or quite simply the favourite holiday dress! Dresses to be worn not left at the back of the wardrobe!
Who:LIA LEA
What:LIA LEA A/W23/24 Collection
Why:
This fun and upbeat collection really captured the panel’s imagination. Contrasting colours, cool prints and exciting details were all commented on and many of the judges felt that this was a range that would provide a stylish alternative for anyone looking for something a little bit different from the usual pastels and sparkle. A strong collection.
Great to see something brave and bold on the children's fashion scene.
I love all of the bow and heart details! So cute and fun.
This is such a bold, eye-catching and vibrant collection. Really stands out amongst the competition.
Love the track pant pieces, Super modern and cool. Pieces I would definitely pull for editorials :)
Who:SHESHE
What:SHESHE AW23/24 Collection
Why:
Our judges felt this was a highly original and well-priced collection that would go down well with children who love clothes that are creative, fun and dare we say it, with a hint of drama.
The panel really appreciated the fact that this brand creates its own prints in-house and strives for originality at all times. The clever mix of casual and smarter pieces that could be dressed up or down was also commented on.
A well-made, fresh brand that strives for originality. Exciting!
Eclectic print and design.
Love the mix of bold prints and colour blocking. the play with scale and proportion is so uplifting.
There are a couple of really beautiful dresses in this collection that stand out for me (I particularly love the dresses on pg's 3/4/5/6 of the lookbook).
Love this collection. Amazing prints.
