discover Gro SS12

Gro is another fabulous Scandinavian brand, coming to us from Denmark. The designer Anette Nordrup, a mother of two, decided to celebrate childhood through her collection of kids clothing. She always wanted to make clothes that kids would want to grow in, hence the name Gro. Made from organic cottons and eco-friendly materials, this SS12 collection has a definite Scandinavian edge and flair to it. It seems effortless but yet really cool, it's a great style for kids!
www.grocompany.dk

the prettiest things at Zu

 

 Welcome to the world of Zu, a place where beautiful things are created by Juliette Collet. A place where her imagination runs wild to create the loveliest characters like  " la famille goutte" ( goutte is french for "drop ") the latest arrival in her collection. I also completely love the polka dot mini cloud cushion, it is just so dreamy. Based in Marseilles, in the South of France, Juliette gets her inspiration from vintage fabrics she founds around old attics. Her range also includes an amazing and quirky collection of stationery, visit her website to find out more:

http://zushop.bigcartel.com

an interview with Finger In The Nose

   

It was love at first sight when I discovered this brand a couple of years ago. To begin with, I thought the name was genius, it was so refreshing for me to see a name that was so mischievious and utterly cool! They had me with the name and also with the colour of their branding: gold and black. I knew I was in for a treat! And I have never been disappointed since that time! Their collections are always edgy. and it's a brand that never stops growing. They were first known for their amazing denims, but now Finger In The Nose has grown to include some really great T-shirts, fabulous dresses for girls and much more. The attention to details and the quality of their clothing has made them a force to be reckoned with in the kids fashion world. Finger In The Nose is based in France, their only boutique being in Paris, but you can buy any of their garments online through their e-store. Here is a small interview to find out more about this brand:

1-WWKA: Who is behind Finger In The nose?

The two owners of the company are Mr Jean Yves Campion who looks after the business side of the brand and Mrs Siv Tone Kverneland is the designer.

2-WWKA:When did they start Finger In The Nose and what inspired them to do it?

FINGER IN THE NOSE was created in 2003  when Jean-Yves and Siv Tone,  both passionated  by the « jeanswear culture » decided to create their own brand of denims just for kids.

The story began with a simple clever 5 pockets straight denim, which started the history of the brand. FINGER IN THE NOSE has now grown considerably and it is now creating a complete collection of clothing for boys and girls between 3 months and 16 years old, and the demand for its amazing denims is still growing strong. 

 

3-WWKA: I utterly love the name of the brand. How did it come about?

FINGER IN THE NOSE  comes from the french expression « Les doigts dans le nez » meaning «It’s easy », « a pièce of cake ». Nevertheless, the initial meaning of these words is linked to our childhood memories.   

4-WWKA: Your range of denim for kids is absolutely amazing, the attention to details is unbelievable.Is denim your favourite fabric to work with?It is our first love, we love working with it because it is more than just a piece of clothing. We started with a single pair of denims, built to combine comfort, style and quality. It was so popular that now our denim collection is as good as any adults denims brands out there. 

5-WWKA: You only have one boutique in Paris? Any plans to open any other in the world?We just signed a new boutique on the " Rive Gauche" in Paris which is opening soon....Eventually, the great development of the brand will focus on opening more outlets in France, but also in European capitals.

 6-WWKA:Would you say Siv Tone and Jean-Yves are dog or cat people?Siv Tone the designer is more a horse person, and Jean-Yves would be a boat one.... ;)

www.fingerinthenose.com 

some of my favourite Mini Rodini looks for SS12

So Mini Rodini's collection for Spring/Summer 2012 is obviously amazing! And here are some of my favourite looks for this season. I must admit when I see how extended their collection is, all I can think about is how much work goes behind designing and producing so many beautiful garments. And how much fun it would be to play dress up in those clothes! I love the laid back attitude of this collection: especially the little dude in his black and white cardigan and the orange shorts! He kills me!

Some new and lovely things from Amy Earles:

 

I discovered Amy's paper dolls on Frankie a few months ago, and went onto Etsy straight away to find out more about her. I have posted about her quirky paper dolls before but I really wanted to share her website with you:
www.pushedunder.com
It is full of wonderful and inspiring drawings and paintings!

Petit Pois Winter 2012's campaign

 

Yay! I am so happy with this campaign! This is my brand Petit Pois, which I started when I was pregnant with our little dude Noah, who features in this story. And just like Noah, my brand has now grown up a lot. From a baby range it now includes hoodies and cool t-shirts for older kids up to 11 years old. Everything is manufactured in my design studio in Salt River, Cape Town. And you can find Petit Pois online through my Etsy shop: The World of Petit Pois. As for my local clients, you can come see me at frekkle, the shop I have recently opened with another kids designer Amanda Williamson from label Sam & Seb.
These really cool images were shot by my super talented husband Justin Badenhorst from Pedro's Picture Factory.
Big thank you to Noah for once again being the face of Petit Pois and to Giorgia, his friend from school who joined us for this shoot! She is just too beautiful!
And another huge thank you to Louwina who did the hair & make up for us.

www.theworldofpetitpois.com
www.frekkle.co.za
www.pedrospicturefactory.blogspot.com