I'm back!!!!

It has been a while since I last wrote on the blog. Apologies to my followers.
Petit Pois KIDS has been keeping me super busy. I have so much going on that it has been hard to find time for the blog. But I am back with a vengeance, lots of new things happening with my brand ( new shoot above), lots of very cool new brands to write about so stay with me, it will be worth it I promise!
To know more about my brand visit my website:
www.petitpoiskids.com
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Infants of Velazquez

I am known for being attracted to things that are unusual, dark and quirky. This is why this story " Infants of Velazquez" captured me, and it is so wonderful to know these images were created here in South Africa by photographer Marguerite Oelofse, stylist Nicky Van Eck Zolezzi, and make up artist Diane Bessesen. Nicky, I love the Victorian inspired pieces, absolutely beautiful!

Photo: Margeurite Oelofse @ margueriteoelofse.com
Styling: Nicky Van Eck Zolezzi @ infidels creative representation 

H&M: Diane Bessesen @ Gloss

My dude!

La Petite mag's new issue came out a the beginning of the month, and so was this beautiful series of images taken of my little dude Noah. The photographer is the very talented Justin Badenhorst. I love these pictures. I know it is my son, and the photographer is my husband, so yes I am completely and utterly bias but still, this is one of my favourite shoot taken by Justin.
www.lapetitemag.com
www.justinbadenhorst.com

Petit Pois KIDS A/W 13 collection

 

With a new year comes my new collection! Yay so happy it is finished, here are a few images from a quick shoot we did before sending all the samples to my new distributor in Japan. So this collection will be available all over Japan very soon. Will keep you posted on the dates of the tradeshow. While working on this range, I have fallen in love with the beautiful illustrations the artists created for me ( huge thank you to Keisha Milsom and Simon Lee), and mustard is my new favourite colour!!! You can visit my website if you wish to know more about my brand Petit Pois KIDS. And big happy and lovely new year to you all!!!!!!

www.petitpoiskids.com

sylvia@wherethewildkidsare.com

The latest images from Petit Pois KIDS

Here are the latest images from my brand Petit Pois KIDS. Anzel and Noah are wearing some of my newest designs: the leopard tee which is Noah's favourite print, the rabbit tee and the African pants which is such a cool outfit for this summer, and of course one of my best sellers the fox top.
For more info visit my website: www.petitpoiskids.com

Loving this local artist, Simon Lee.

Cape Town is a village, it's true. We all seem to know one another, all related somehow. So when I was looking for a new illustrator to do some artwork for my kids range, it didn't take me long to find Simon, who was a friend of a friend of a friend.... My friend had described his work as a little dark and quirky, those words clearly resonated with me! I couldn't wait to meet him and see some of his work. I wish I could show you his sketch book, his drawings are amazing, yes a little dark and quirky which I love! He emailed me some his work which he was exhibiting in Jo'burg ( images above). Here is getting to know a little more about Simon:

1. WWKA: Simon, where do you get your inspiration from?
 I'm not really sure, but I get inspired when I notice something in life that has the potential to generate an interesting and original idea. Again, I can't really pinpoint these situations, they just happen. In short, I guess I just draw.
2.WWKA: Do you have a favourite subject to draw?
I most enjoy abstract images with interesting perspectives and fine detail, often combined with more recognizable images, such as animals.
3. WWKA: what do you want to do when you grow up?
Ha, absolutely no clue. An acrobat. No, I don't know.
4.WWKA: What band are you listening to at the moment?
Maps and Atlases. And Knxwledge. And Foals.
5. WWKA: what did you have for breakfast?
 Futurelife and boiled eggs

If you would like to get in contact with Simon, contact him via email: simon.f_lee@hotmail.com

Frekkle, the coolest kids store in Cape Town!

I am so proud to be sharing these images of "frekkle" with you. Frekkle is the kids store I co-own with other children designer Amanda Williamson. We have been working on " Frekkle" for a few years now, we just needed to find the right place to open our first store, and here it is! Frekkle is situated in Woodstock, the creative hub of Cape Town. Our building " The Woodstock Exchange" hosts some of the coolest brands and designers in the city. We had our launch last week, which was a huge success, we are also working on some very cool events to come. At "Frekkle" you can find my brand Petit Pois KIDS, Amanda's brand Sam & Seb and some very cool lifestyle pieces that we have fallen in love with. So if you are ever in Cape Town, come visit us!
www.frekkle.co.za

Some of my new tees!

Here are the latest designs from my t-shirt collection at Petit Pois!

Thank you to my dude Noah for once again modelling for my range, and to my husband Justin Badenhorst for shooting it. It is a family affair!

The rabbit's artwork was hand drawn by the very talented Keisha Milsom.

www.theworldofpetitpois.com 

www.justinbadenhorst.com 

Where The Wild Kids Are loves Henry

Here is an exclusive story shot for Where The Wild Kids Are by Justin Badenhorst! I'm so happy, I love these images. We spotted Gabriel, our model, at our little dude's school show.... I was so grateful his mum was keen to do this for us! So big thank you to Catherine, your boy is beautiful and photographs amazingly. He has such a nice nature too, it was a pleasure to work with you!!!! Another huge thank you to David from Henry Garment Archaeology for lending us his pad as a location, and for lending us some very cool clothes!!!!
www.justinbadenhorst.com
https://www.facebook.com/garmentarchaeology