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Featurekins // Dot to Dot London

By Donna Tweedale, Former Contributor Leave a Comment

This weekend Dot to Dot hosted another successful show in London. Exhibiting their visions for SS16 were 30 brands, 20 of which were new brands. From Interiors, Toys, Accessories to Clothing, Dot to Dot had all bases covered.

Eagerly anticipated pieces from favourites such as Milk and Biscuits their cohesive SS line this season using illustrations by Naomi Wilkinson ‘Swimmer’ is the epitome of Summer. Tootsa MacGinty staying true to their use of fun shapes, colour and character. Lapin and Me launching stunning new shades as well as new little friends to the range. Braveling introduced fun beanies to their accessory line.

The trends tipped for SS16 vary from very minimal sharp graphics and monochrome to huge flares, prints and floral’s evocative of the 70’s.

Here’s a sneak peek at some new and exciting brands to look out for…

 

Dot to Dot London Roundup

 

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1. |  Lucy Peach Slice are creating whimsical dresses with a retro edge.

2. | From this basketball dress. Expect more beautifully simple jersey pieces from Pala Mino.

3. | The Finnish brand Papu Stories bring bold shades and minimal prints using their bespoke fun illustrations.

4. | Mr. Uky, this super fun new brand has a personal story to each of their pieces, handmade with luxurious comfortable fabrics.

5. | The androgynous aesthetic of Cotton Sparrow brings subtle detail to simple basics.

6. | Organic Zoo, easily recognised for their ‘milk’ sweaters bring more beautifully soft basics for your little ones, with cheeky personality.

Championing superb typography in their lifestyle brand; Nor-Folk launched at Dot to Dot. If you love simplicity and monochrome, you’ll love Nor-Folk. With an adult apparel range, makes for perfect twinning with your Babiekins.

Noodoll are taking their quirky characters into fun stationery, the beautiful cloud cushion would look gorgeous in any nursery. Beanie and Bear’s swimwear has some great colour combinations, pieces that can be mixed up to create a great beach ready look that’s comfortable and fun for your little Babiekins this summer.

SS16 looks set to be another great fun season!

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: Beanie and Bear, Braveling, Cotton Sparrow, Dot to Dot London, flares, Graphic Tees, Lucy Peach Slice, Milk And Biscuits, Monochrome, mr. uky, Noodoll, Nor-Folk, Organic Zoo, Pala Mino, Papu Stories, retro, SS16, tootsa macginty, Trade Show, twinning Posted By: Donna Tweedale, Former Contributor

Featurekins // Dot to Dot

By Donna Tweedale, Former Contributor Leave a Comment

I headed down to a new bi-annual kids trade show in London. Dot to Dot. Exhibiting some fantastic new brands launching their first ranges this year, as well as some familiar faces. It would seem AW15 will be full of colour, imagination, beautiful shapes…. and Pom Poms look here to stay.

Some exciting new brands to look out for 2015.

Urban Merino. A fellow denim obsessive, striving to bring a capsule collection of basics. The raglan sleeve colour ways of grey with pops of purple, orange really stood out to me. The quality and finish of the premium fabric used is something else.

A Mini Penny. An expansion of A Weathered Penny; jewellery for us Mumma’s you can now treat your Babiekin’s to some super cute pom pom rings, Unicorns and Ballerina pendants.

Milk Inc. The fluidity and purity of these sophisticated Tee’s is like nothing I’ve ever experienced. Using an innovative process with milk fabrics, the brainchild’s behind this new brand of children’s wear really know what they’re doing. One to definitely get excited about.

Holly Hastie. A finalist for the Rising Star Award at Bubble London next week. This is a brand tipped for big things. Inspired by her daughters love of classic children’s films, and whimsical imagination. Think long flowing cloaks, beautiful quirky dresses with classic silhouettes and luxurious textures.

Young Double. A brand new child’s clothing range of quirky screen printed handmade dolls of Naked Lunge fame. Mixing up textures, shapes and movement to create fun sweaters and tee’s.

 

Babiekins Magazine | Dot to Dot |New Brand Roundup

 

Credits // 01. Holly Hastie | 02. Young Double | 03. re-be | 04.  A Mini Penny | 05. Petite Albion | 06. Milk Inc. | 07. Urban Merino

Corby Tindersticks will be adding some new animal friends to their quirky range of instantly recognisable lifestyle products.

Babiekins Magazine | Corby Tindersticks | Dot to Dot

 

Dandy Star are taking their inspiration from Space with striking star prints and Sci-Fi references across bold metallic’s, sleepwear and accessories.  I totally have my eye on Loud Apparel’s Jeremy Scott inspired snap back. Continuing their trademark use of edgy textures and bold lines. Tootsa MacGinty have some done amazing things with plaid, cute dresses, detailed lining. As well as mixing up animal print with pops of colour. A range with huge personality.

 

Babiekins Magazine | DOt to Dot | Established Brands

Credits // 01. Dandy Star | 02. Loud Apparel | 03. Tootsa MacGinty | 04. Dandy Star | 05. Loud Apparel | 06. Tootsa MacGinty | 07. Dandy Star

Milk and Biscuits had me hook line and sinker with a particularly stunning line of beautiful dresses, knitwear and jackets; an incredibly cohesive colour pallet. Key pieces with great versatility.

 

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Lapin & Me will be introducing some exciting new colourways, and the much loved woodland doll; will soon also available as a night light. She looks amazing!

Not that I’m wishing the summer away… but AW15 excites me!

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