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Babiekins Magazine

A Trendsetting Magazine & Online Community For The Trendsetting Child + Parent

Featurekins // Misha Lulu

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Misha Lulu is a family owned and operated fashion brand inspired by faith, Latin culture and childhood memories.  A retro-modern inspired brand for infants and toddlers using art, nature and family as the foundation for their apparel collection. Among the collection you will find sophisticated retro dresses with scallop collars, playful tee’s and beautiful and soft retro inspired pattern printed skirts.

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: fall 2014, kids fashion, misha lulu, retro, Retro-Modern Posted By: Kimbah

Featurekins // Happy Birthday SMALLable

By Liz Jacob, Copy Editor Leave a Comment

Babiekins Magazine | Happy Birthday Smallable

Happy 6th Birthday SMALLable!

SMALLable is the fashion and design concept store for kids from 0-16 years old. SMALLable gives you access to over 300 designer brands handpicked from across the globe, some of which are sold exclusively on their site. In one click you’ll travel from New York to Copenhagen, from London to Amsterdam, from Paris to Milan, from Madrid to Stockholm, from Sydney to Tokyo … shop all over the world from the comfort of your home and discover their collections in fashion, furniture, decoration and games, everything from your favorite brands to up-and-coming designers sold online for the first time… and it’s all at SMALLable!

To celebrate their 6th birthday, SMALLable has a few special offers they would like to share:

HAPPY25: £25 off* Kids Fashion, Furniture, Decorations and Toys
*Offer valid on full price purchases over £160 from 18.9.14 – 23.9.14
HAPPY80: £80 off* Kids Fashion, Furniture, Decorations and Toys
*Offer valid on full price purchases over £400 from 18.9.14 – 23.9.14
HAPPY160: £160 off* Kids Fashion, Furniture, Decorations and Toys
*Offer valid on full price purchases over £800 from 18.9.14 – 23.9.14

Free gift with orders over £160: a Popup Paris diamond candle
(1 candle in 50 has a real 0.25-carat diamond hidden inside!)
A grand prize draw with prestigious prizes to be won:
A weekend for 4 at the Résidence le Victor Hotel in Paris (worth £600)
3 Urban Retreat at Harrods luxury skincare sets (worth £200 each)
5 Bracelets by Gas Bijoux (worth £135 each)
1 Milli Millu Handbag (worth £445)
5 £80 Smallable gift vouchers

Head on over to SMALLable to view the Fall/Winter 2014 collections online now from Little Marc Jacobs, Chloé Kids, Stella McCartney Kids, Zadig & Voltaire, Mini Rodini, Bobo Choses, Pom d’Api, Œuf NYC, Numero 74 and more!
Babiekins Magazine | Happy Birthday SMALLable!

SMALLable // Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest
Photo credit ©Little Marc Jacobs

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: children's style, childrens fashion, Decor, fall 2014, Fashion, Interior Design, kids fashion, shop, Smallable, style Posted By: Liz Jacob, Copy Editor

Featurekins // Catching Up with Katherine Edmonds of Wovenplay

By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor Leave a Comment

I had the pleasure of visiting the Wovenplay studio and shop in Brooklyn this summer and chatting with the designer, Katherine Edmonds. The space was everything I had envisioned it would be. The loft-like space was filled with clean natural light; and concrete floors and bare walls beautifully contrasted the whimsical and theatrical pieces that Wovenplay is known for. The merchandise is displayed towards the front of the space with a workspace towards the back. The workspace is visible to visitors and shoppers, which creates an inclusive and inviting creative energy. It was lovely to catch up with Katherine and inquire about the new developments at Wovenplay.

What is new since we last chatted with you for Babiekins Magazine’s second print issue?

We have just finished our Spring’15 collection which was inspired by the beaches and the landscape of the Mediterranean.

Are there any new designs that you are excited about? What colors and details will we see in the new Wovenplay collection?

We have designed several new exciting prints, and two new swimsuits including a ruffled Lola bikini and a boy’s swim trunk.

Which Wovenplay pieces would you say are the most popular?

The striped Lola Suits, Featherbands and Jess Brown/Wovenplay dolls.

I loved the creative vibe I felt in your Brooklyn space. It was invigorating to see your team at work. The manner in which the pieces are merchandised is so fun and aesthetically fitting for the brand. What do you envision for this space?

We love to work in this quiet space with the little studio shop in the front for people to come in and shop or chat with us about what we’re doing at the moment.

Why did you choose to set up shop in Brooklyn?

Brooklyn is full of creative energy and many entrepreneurs working in artistic fields and making things by hand. Our street is near the river and very peaceful.

Are there any current trends, artists, musicians or designers that you are feeling inspired by at the moment?

I recently visited the Dia in Beacon, NY and loved seeing the sculptural works of Carl Andre and the color-rich and geometric abstractions of Blinky Palermo.

What can we find you doing when you’re not at the studio or dreaming up new designs for Wovenplay?

I enjoy spending time and having fun with my son and my good friends, listening to live music, visiting antique markets and museums, taking road trips to cool old towns, seeing stars and planets at observatories and camping and cooking.

Babiekins Magazine| Interview with Wovenplay

Babiekins Magazine| Interview with Wovenplay

Babiekins Magazine| Interview with Wovenplay

Babiekins Magazine| Interview with Wovenplay

Babiekins Magazine| Interview with Wovenplay

Wovenplay // Website|Instagram

The Wovenplay studio and shop is located at 190 West Street in Brooklyn, NY. Visitors and shoppers may stop in on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 12PM and 5PM and Weekends by appointment.

Initial interview by Gina Munsey may be found in Babiekins Magazine print Issue 2.

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: fall 2014, interview, katherine edmonds, kids clothes, leslie schor, whimsy, Winter 2014, wovenplay Posted By: Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor

Featurekins // In the City with Welkin

By Liz Jacob, Copy Editor Leave a Comment

Babiekins Magazine | Welkin Interview

Babiekins Magazine | Welkin Interview

Babiekins Magazine | Welkin Interview

Babiekins Magazine | Welkin Interview

We can all only hope to look as cool as the city kids sporting the latest pieces from Welkin NYC, a New York-based and inspired brand co-created by Belle Savransky and LaTonya Staubs. Both are bloggers and moms of two who possess the most infectious love for New York City that not only is evident in their creations, but in how they live their lives. The Welkin brand is made “by the city, for the city,” and will launch a third and extensive collection this fall. With statement tees and onesies, skirts and turbans with a vintage flare, and urban-inspired heirloom pieces, Welkin is the essence of what it is to be a child in the city.

What is the Welkin NYC story?

BS: We’re not so much interested in telling a story as in conveying the “live and let and live” feeling that leads our lives here in NYC. We want to present an uninhibited freedom of expression in our children’s clothes, and to really foster a pride in being children of the city. It’s a very multidimensional message, which shows itself in our simple yet direct designs.

That’s a big message and undertaking. Is that what sets Welkin apart from other lines?

BS: I don’t think anything makes us more or less special than any other kids clothing brand in the market, working every day to make their dream succeed. Our message isn’t for everyone and we’re not going to try to convince everyone that they need to wear Welkin. If it speaks to you, it speaks to you. If it embodies what you want in your children’s wardrobe, then so be it.

Speaking of messaging, you’re really becoming known for your tees and onesies.

BS: We try to incorporate into our designs nods to the many cultural and arts movements of NYC that we are inspired by. It’s pretty clear what inspired the designs on our first collection of shirts: each shirt acknowledges the NYC-based artist who first coined the quote—except our DOPE tee, and that one continues to be the most controversial. Our clothes aren’t for everyone. We make clothes that reflect our experience as mothers of city children. Sometimes there’s some humor and sass and controversy thrown in there, and that’s just how we like it. The DOPE tee is about a child claiming his or her individuality—that’s the message. And I love all the positive feedback we’ve gotten from that one.

LS: And every product has a story behind it. Some of the words on our shirts and totes are from famous songs and movements in history; other pieces signify certain parts of our lives that we want to tie into our brand.

You have some beautiful, unique pieces. If you could choose an adult-sized item, which would it be?

LS: I definitely have a deep love for The Luna Suit in our current collection; but I’m probably a tad more in love with The Moon Jumper. It’s quirky, it’s out there, and you’ve got to be brave to wear it and rock it. I want one in an adult size for sure.

BS: I think the Subway-Riding Pants were and still are my favorite piece. Their versatility, as well as their unisex appeal, is something that I rarely see in children’s brands. My son now wears the same pair that I made for my daughter last year. They’re fantastic and durable and I’d love to have them in my size. And my husband’s. Obviously we could not all four wear them at the same time—or could we?!

The summer line is moving off the racks—and it’s available in a few new locations.

LS: Our summer capsule collection was shipped our to wholesalers, and is virtually sold out, which is exciting for us! For this collection in particular we chose to allow pre-orders, as well as sell in shops. It’s been a great experience, and we’ve built some lasting friendships. Currently you can find our pieces at the super hip Babesta, located in Tribeca NYC. You can also find our pieces online at Darling Clementine Shop and California Kids.

Your fall collection is set to be extensive. How is it going and what can we expect to see from future Welkin?

BS: We’re right in the middle of producing the fall line. We are a very hands-on company, and oversee all grading, cutting, sewing, and printing in person, which gives us a great grasp on quality control within our company. One of the perks of manufacturing and printing here in NYC is being able to really be a part of the process, and we take full advantage of that. We’re getting more creative with our designs this time around and using some new colors. We are really proud of the new pieces. To be honest, we take our designs really seriously and just want to keep producing small runs of quality designs, printed locally, made ethically and sustainably, and which speak to our hearts. We want to keep creating, and keep doing it right, and we know everything will grow organically if we stick to our vision.

View all of the Welkin NYC collections and shop the summer capsule.

Images: Welkin NYC | Interview: Sarah Ann Noel

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: fall 2014, interview, NYC, summer, welkin Posted By: Liz Jacob, Copy Editor


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