UK childrenswear brands at Pitti Bimbo
17/01/2019
17th-19th January: Pitti Bimbo, Florence
UKFT is back to Florence this week for childrenswear extravaganza Pitti Bimbo, with 38 British brands showing their latest collections for autumn/winter 19.
Some of the newest names to the line-up include a London-based mini me denim brand, a luxurious changing bag brand, a directional Japanese-British inspired label and a non-toxic nail polish brand.
More established labels at Pitti Bimbo this season include Caramel, Moccis, Frugi, The Bonnie Mob, Tom Joule and Angel’s Face.
For the full British exhibitor list, please see the attachment above.
The UK group at Pitti Bimbo is co-ordinated by UKFT and supported by the Department for International Trade (DIT).
Exhibitors include:
- It’s in my Jeans
It’s In My Jeans believes denim should be as relevant for kids as it is for grown ups. Which is why the label brings together stylish,contemporary and streetwear fashion – giving kids a new level of expression through denim. Designs are inspired from the global denim scene to ensure little ones don’t miss out on the cool stuff!
It’s In My Jeans produces quality denim products at its very own factory which is family run and the art of making great denim jeans is passed from one generation to another.
- Jem and Bea
Multi-award winning luxury accessories brand Jem + Bea was launched in 2015 by friends Dominique Hughes and Rebecca Da Silva Lima. Unable to find a desirable changing bag on the market when looking for themselves, they set about creating a collection that was both covetable and practical for stylish mothers.
Before launching Jem + Bea, Rebecca designed for Mulberry, Anya Hindmarch and Burberry and Dominique, who has a serious handbag obsession, came from a law background, which gave them the perfect platform to start the brand. Every season new collections are designed and crafted in premium leathers and materials that they have lovingly hand-picked. Functional details are cleverly worked into the brand’s designs, to create beautiful bags that are durable enough to stand up to the rigours of daily life with a baby.
- Le Mu
Le Mu is a UK brand specialising in occasionwear and accessories that will excite and delight little girls aged 2 to 12 years. The Le Mu collection consists of stunning dresses and skirts featuring rich layers of tulle and lace with exquisite details such as hand stitched flower embroidery, sequin trims, lavish pearls and golden buttons. Layers of luxurious fabrics, oversized bows, bejewelled belts and detachable collars are just some of the design elements that make the collection so distinctive and chic.
An exclusive range of accessories includes jewelled headbands, sparkling tiaras and lace & pearl clutch bags offer the perfect finishing touches to transform any little girl into a fairytale princess.
- Owa Yurika
Founded by mother-daughter duo Yuki and Yuriko Oshima, OWA YURIKA offers a fresh perspective on childrenswear.
Inspired by the birth of their daughter and granddaughter Honor Yurika, and upon realising that currently available childrenswear was highly two-dimensional and predictable, Yuki and Yuriko decided to create something different. Establishing the London-based brand in 2015, they sought to bring together London’s cutting-edge design aesthetic with high-quality Japanese manufacturing, luxury textiles and meticulous attention to detail.
Yuki and Yuriko feel that modern parents who appreciate innovative designs for themselves would want to dress their children in more unique clothing without making their daughters appear forcedly girly, and that that they can instil confidence in them by dressing them with originality and encourage them to embrace girlhood in an individual way.
- Cute Cute
Cute Cute was established in 2012 and is a family run business.The brand was founded by Magda Haroon, mother of two based in Wilmslow, Cheshire. Magda and her team of local mums are dedicated to producing high quality hand made baby girl accessories. Each and every item is carefully designed to follow the latest trends and is unique and different – just like your precious little ones.
- Miss Nella
Miss NELLA brings innocent and whimsical nail painting to kids of all ages. We think playing dress up should be all about having fun in a sound environment for the whole family, which is why we focused on producing a nail polish that enables little girls to explore fashion safely.
Miss NELLA is an odourless nail polish aimed at little princesses in a bid to emulate mummy. The odourless nail polish makes it perfect for those who are of a young age and those who prefer a non-toxic alternative. Its revolutionary formula peels off nails, making harsh nail polish remover a thing of the past.
- Blade and Rose
Blade & Rose is a leading British children’s clothing brand specialising in trendsetting range of leggings and clothing accessories. Each piece of the collection is unique and has the trademark design on the bum. A major component of the development was to ensure that the quality of the fabric was durable, functional, would wash well and most importantly, that was soft and kind to children’s delicate skin.
- Bandits Girl
Designed to explore colour and shapes, these are extremely flattering creations that are guaranteed to brighten up any wardrobe. Bandits is chic with a twist and the Bandits’ Girl line is for all the adorable princesses of the world. Created by London-based designer Ana Konder, who is widely known for her innovative fur accessories; and has also designed costume jewellery for Chanel’s Pret-a-Porter 2003 catwalk, Bandits and Bandit’s Girl follow a successful decade of Ana’s involvement in the fur and fashion accessories business.
- Dotty Dungarees
Dotty Dungarees was out of a love for the humble dungaree! The founders remember growing up in dungarees and being free to explore the Great Outdoors with not a care in the world. So they set about trying to re-create that magic and nostalgia by imagining the perfect dungarees.
With new collections each season, Dotty Dungarees are continually perfecting our designs and adding to the Dotty Dungarees range. So if you are looking for The Perfect Dungaree, then you’re in luck! From crawling to climbing trees, look no further than Dotty Dungarees…
- Mimi & Lula
The brand was founded in 2017 by Natasha Hodson and Nicola Byrne who both spent over a decade working with famous high street brands to create accessory ranges for grown-up girls. MIMI & LULA are accessories designed to let little girls express their personalities with flair and style.
Whether it’s dress-up, parties, play or just a school day, at MIMI & LULA our aim is always to charm, dazzle and delight. And with one eye on quality and the other (that’s the winking one) on having fun, you can always count on us to raise a cheeky smile in every girl and her mum.
- Fabric Flavours
Fabric Flavours combines licenses with current style, lifestyle and fashion trends with fun! The collection is a mix of essentials and trend driven pieces, full of fun, and imagination, and Fabric Flavours want you to feel that and embrace those sensations when you wear our limited edition garments.
The brand focuses on the finer details that ensure customers receive the highest quality clothing. That begins with the yarn used to make our fabrics, to the dye w to making sure all clothes are pre-washed for extra softness. Extra little details are added such as badges and messages to pieces whilst using interesting design techniques on various garments including: embroidery for flexibility and texture; flocking print for velvet feeling text; appliqué to give textures and levels; foil printing to ensure permanency; soft-handle printing to make the prints as soft as possible; raw seams for an edgy vibe; and contrast stitching to make sure the colours ‘pop’.
- Minoti
Minoti offers funky fashionable clothing for kids with character. Born and designed in the UK, Minoti sells worldwide through its own facia stores and also within department stores, independents and multiple retailers spanning six continents. our many diverse ranges feature durable, well made and comfortable clothing, designed with an edge to make the Minoti boy and girl stand out from the crowd. The Minoti child is bursting with fun and personality, has a unique style and is always dressed to impress.
- Rara/Clauwd
Childrenswear from contemporary British couturier Raishma, who takes influences from cultures both east and west. Raishma uses authentic hand beading and thread work to veil delicate fabrics of georgette silks and tulle in her signature subtle colour palette.