It is with great pleasure that I present you Black Sheep, a babywear label from Israel. Perfect for hip, alternative parents, I mean, babies (hehehe), the brand is designed to wear cool little ones – comfortable garments yet alternative to conventions of ordinary baby’s fashion.
Black Sheep is represented by SARAFAN Showroom, in Tel Aviv.
Here are some pictures that made me feel like marrying a rock star or getting smaller to get into the skull sarouel jumpsuit!
Attention Swiss Readers! Do you smell something sweet in the air? It’s Vanilla Kids, the brand new online shop!
“Based in Widen, Switzerland, Vanilla Kids is a multi-brand site that retails clothes, accessories and more for kids aged 0-6 years. By sourcing a handpicked selection of brands from around the world, Vanilla Kids aims to add flavour to the existing children’s retail market.”
Mmmmm…. Sweet!
At their website, you can find several cool brands like Goodbyn, the maker of the ultimate lunch box, or Appaman, the American brand with a unique Scandinavian perspective on ameripop iconic imagery – uuuuuuh, fancy! Oh! Don’t forget to check the must-have Splash Bottle Holder!!!
Go check it out and tell your friends!!!
Screen Shots: Vanilla Kids Website
As many top big brands, Stella McCartney also has a Kidswear Collection. But differently from other maisons, the garments are not labeled, which I personally think it’s great – baby branding is not cool. The famous british designer clearly keeps the focus on the target group: everything very cheerful and colourful, just like every kid loves. The website is a must and they make international delivery! Here are some pictures of the collection.
Screen shots: Stella McCartney Kids Website
Little Globe is a Chez-le-Bart based shop, which aim is to sell unique and high quality baby, kids, maternity and lifestyle products on the Swiss and European market. One can basically find all sorts of articles at the shop, like footwear, toys, wall art prints, sleepwear, “bathwear” (I don’t actually know if this exists… hehehe) and much more. It is important to Little Globe that the fabrics are made of natural and pure materials, such as merino wool, lambskin, 100% pure cotton and organic cotton and that the skin care products are made of natural and organic ingredients.
Here are some of their top brands: Albetta, DwellStudio, Eve Wallace, Hilly Chrisp, Mae, Mini Mae, Milk Baby, Mini Merino, Sleepinglambs, Three Bags Full and Womama.
If you’re not able to plan a trip to französisch Schweiz, you can order your favourite items at their online shop! Everything as cute as it gets!
Screen shots: Little Globe Website
Last week a friend send me a link to check this awesome kidswear brand, Bobo Choses. The website is totally cute and the collections is even cuter! Unfortunately, I couldn’t find more information about them. Guess they’re french (although their headquarters is in Spain… hummm).
You can find Bobo Choses in Switzerland at Figue (Geneva) and at Kitchener (Bern). Below, some pictures of their collection for children between 3 months and 6 years old. Nice prints!
Screen shots: Bobo Choses website
Ski season is knocking on our doors and nothing more appropriate than talking about clothes for freezing times. So I present you Namuk, a Swiss brand specialized in outwear for children between 6 months – 6 years old. The namuk design team not only produce beautiful garments but they give special attention to detail and fitting, meeting the highest technical quality standards, like perfect fabric for kids snowee activities (the textile lets the skin breath) or a fixed pacifier holder for little ones’ outfits.
Below you can see some pictures from their catalog. The owls idea is just brilliant, isn’t it? Don’t forget to check their beautiful website, which is also an online shop! I’m in love with Namuk!
Still in the “posh baby” mood, last week I visited Ballon Rouge, the kidswear department of Gassmann Mode. Around Paradeplatz, the shop has a great range of classic brands for babies and children (from 0-14 years old). Beautiful decoration, exquisite garments. Perfect for those who want to invest in something special for their kids.
Top Brands: Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Monnalisa, D&G Junior (Great Website!), Cavalli Junior Angels, Simonetta, Armani Junior, Dior Baby, John Galliano Kids (!), Burberry Children, Baby Graziella, Pinco Pallino (Beautiful Collection!), Aeronautica Militare Junior, Il Gufo, Miss Blumarine and much, MUCH more!
Ballon Rouge @ Gassmann Mode. Poststrasse 5-7, 8001 Zürich.
Tom & Lisa is a brand new Kidswear shop at one of the most traditional locations in Zürich. Only 12 days old and between Fraumünster and St. Jakob churches, the shop is a delight. Unique decoration and articles, everything very sophisticated. At Tom & Lisa you may find clothes for boys and girls, toys, accessories and even furniture.
One of their special concept is their Present Box: in their website, you may choose between 3 different boxes, each one with 4 items inside. There is also the special box, where you can choose which items you want to gift. (Please note that their website will be soon available, as the shop is brand new!)
Some of the brands you can find there: Monnalisa (Clothes and Furniture), Il Gufo, Nolita, Burberry Kids, Gallucci (Shoes), Mini Mink, Regina Mütze, Rejane Rosenberger (Jewerly), Kaloo (Toys), Steiff (Toys) and more.
Tom & Lisa. Storchengasse 2, 8001 Zürich. Don’t miss the chance to be one of the firsts to get to know them!
Looking for kids shoes? Well, Kids Extra is the right place! The shop offers a great variety of shoe brands, sizes and shapes – shoes for all tastes! Besides, you can also find some great kidswear there. Check it out!
Shoes: All Star/Converse, Kamik, Mod 8, Momino, Naturino, Palladium, Primigi, Timberland, Artigiano, Puma, Camper and Superga.
Clothes: Gant (Boys & Girls), IKKS (Girls), Tim und Struppi, Napapijri (Boys & Girls), Scotch + Soda (Boys), Rebelle (Girls) and Custo (Girls).
Kids Extra. Weinplatz 8, 8001 Zürich (around Rathaus Brücke).
If you like sewing your own children’s clothes or if you like giving presents with meaning, you must get to know “Making Children’s Clothes” by Emma Hardy, ed. Cico. I have the book myself and, although I’m no sewing expert, the outfits are quite easy to make. My favourite one: pyjamas!!!
“Using just a few simple sewing techniques, discover the easy way to create fun and stylish outfits for young children (0 to 5 years). By combining a few easy-to-learn stitches with great fabrics and trims, expert seamstress Emma Hardy explains how to make beautiful yet practical clothes for your children. Choose from 25 different projects, including party frocks and pinafore dresses, simple shirts and elasticated trousers, sleepwear and accessories, such as hats, bibs, bootees and aprons. There are clothes for young boys and girls, toddlers and babies, plus full-size paper patterns that can easily be scaled to suit different ages. Packed with useful tips and sewing techniques, Making Children’s Clothes provides a comprehensive guide to creating fantastic items that your child will love to wear.”
Give it a try! There is still plenty of time to make a complete outfit for Christmas!
