Bubble London June 2011 - Children's Fashion Trade Show Highlights.

Bubble London June 2011 - Children's Fashion Trade Show Highlights

Bubble London took place on June 19-20, 2011 at the Business Design Centre, Islington, UK, with a record number of exhibitors and attendees. Buyers arrived at the show to see a line up of over 250 brands from the UK and around the globe. Visitor numbers have increased by a total of 57 per cent. In addition to record number of exhibitors and visitors, this season saw the newly launched free retail-oriented seminar program featuring a hand-picked selection of industry speakers from retail specialist companies. Other highlights from the show included organic and fair trade brand Green Baby being crowned winners of the inspirational Stand Out competition, which saw brands competing for an exclusive prize. The next addition of Bubble London takes place on January 29-30. 2012 at the Business Design Center, Islington and will feature the autumn/winter 2012 trends for childrenswear, footwear, accessories, toys, interiors plus much more.

Catiouche - UK Catiouche creates luxury organic sleepwear for small children with big dreams. Combining a sophisticated lounge wear look with charming prints and an understated, elegant, warm pastel color palette, Catiouche offers classic look that emphasizes the purity of childhood.

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AYA NAYA - Denmark Denmark's AYA NAYA's creates natural clothes for happy kids from 3 months to 12 years. In AYA NAYA's childlike universe children get to be children – with strawberry juice on their lips and tousled hair.

Milibe Copenhagen - Denmark Milibe Copenhagen's motto is as always comfort and the new Spring/Summer 2012 styles are tested on the kids and they love it! This year Milibe believes in colors which that blend and are easy to combine with denim and other earth colors - Khaki, mélange grey, soft yellow, and classic blue.

Aravore - UK Aravore handcrafted organic luxury presents a refined pared down aesthetic with a vintage/retro style, emphasizing the first class materials and human hand and skills behind each garment.

Yumi - UK An extension of Yumi Ladies, Yumi Girls provides a younger generation the chance to dress in the quirky contemporary fashion that has become synonymous with the Yumi Label.

Powell Craft - UK Powell Craft had designed traditional handmade textiles for over 40 years covering a wide range of nightdresses, bedding and traditional nursery accessories. A family business, Powell Craft has always practiced fair trade and it has enjoyed fruitful and established relationships with long term family-run suppliers.

Kind Hearts Clothing - UK Located in Wiltshire, UK, Kind Hearts Clothing creates classic clothing for children and women from the highest quality fabrics which range from the sophisticated to the trendy, to the wholesome and friendly, with a touch of nostalgia thrown in to cater for all tastes.

Condor - Spain Condor's Spring-Summer 2012 Collection - Chic in the City is based on urban life, a city created from a wealth of cities, cultures, trends, colors and styles. The collection takes our young travelers to the immense and enchanting world of the big cities; Paris, Barcelona, Madrid, New York, Singapore, London and many more.

Me TOO - Denmark With happy colors, smart details, and twinkle in the eye, the Danish children's clothing company ME TOO prepares for a season full of exciting news. Nature and happy ending fairytales have been the wonderful inspiration for ME TOO's new girl's collection, while boys have classic college styles and cool inspiration from the world of music.

Koolabah - Portugal Koolabah Spring/Summer 2012 Collection was inspired by the vintage images of fishermen from Eastern Asian cultures and from the fitness and jogging craze of the 80s. These divergent themes results in experimental forms which co-join and surprise without losing their functionality or comfort.

Isossy Children - UK Another summer on the horizon sees yet another glorious fashion collection from Isossy Children for Spring /Summer 2012. The collection has moved forward to become more softer and girly with three distinctive lines that are adaptable to any given occasion, the lines include Isossy Classic, Occasion and Play.

Lilly + Sid - UK Lilly + Sid's Fall/Winter 11 collection is inspired by childhood fantasies past and present. Every little girl wants to be a princess, so new character Ada Owl is surrounded by funky frills, bows and hearts The design team were also greatly inspired by the princess exhibition at Kensington Palace and new outfitting details reflect this with ready to wear all in ones, playsuits and dress sets.

Ta Daa - France Ta Daa launched their beautiful, handmade and upcycled range of children and baby clothing at Bubble London. Timeless and Creative, Ta Daa’s debut collection, which is based on upcycled shirts, sees an abundance of adorable and timeless dresses, tops, bloomers and trousers, revisited with a touch of creativity. The fabric of the shirts has been transformed into playful new shapes, keeping the original features of the garment in memory of its former life.

Paz Rodriguez - Spain "Color progression is the thread for the PAZ Rodríguez Spring/Summer 2012 Collection," explains the Paz Rodriguez design team. The layette collection recalls our grandmothers' careful and traditional handcraft with hand finishings and lace edgings includes the taste for crude colors from dark beige to sky blue and pink. For babies there is also a fresh new line with liberty patterns and optical white blended with earth tones.

Hucklebones - UK Recent winner of the 2011 Junior Design awards for best new fashion brand, Hucklebones Spring/Summer 2012 collection takes a look at the traditional British waterside picnic including lazy days on the riverbank enjoyed with a lemonade in hand. A 'Water lily and Minnow' print graces fine silk dresses, sleeveless blouses and gathered skirts and shares the serenity of the sunlit water.

Love From Australia - Australia Love From Australia puts it’s best foot forward for luxury sheepskin brand Love From Australia’s kids label LFA MINI with a totally irresistible range for AW11. The celeb-fave footwear brand looks set to continue their lead in the sheepskin boot world for another season and has extended the kids range to include mini-me versions of the most popular styles from their new women’s collection.

Maharishi - UK For Summer 2011 Maharishi presents a modern Latin American inspired collection entitled ‘Age of the Fifth Sun: Summer 2012’. The range also references ancient and contemporary cultures of the Aztecs, Mayans and Mexicans including the Day of the Dead - Día de los Muertos.

Molo - Sweden Molo's Spring-Summer 2012 Collection is heavy on the charm. It is first and foremost molo’s daring prints, surprising color mixes and quirky styles that give all children an injection of high voltage charm. Since its conception, molo has seen its role as the brand that provides “favorites” for every child’s closet and this continues with the spring-summer collection 2012.

Toffee Moon - UK Toffee Moon's Spring-Summer 2012 Collection features cool shades & fine knits. Pale Silver, soft Pebble Grey, Periwinkle Blue and pretty Lavender makes an appearance for Spring 2012, in the new collection inspired by the beautiful British coastlines.

Bouton Kids - India Established in 2009 Bouton Kids creates modern clothes for kids using hand made, exclusive, high-quality artisanal textiles from India. Bouton showcases high-quality, artisanal fabrics from India. The clothes are designed in London and produced in Bombay.

Mummymoon - Lithuania Mummymoon was a tiny team of mother and daughter, Ieva and Domicele. The Mummymoon story began in Norway, on an island outside of Bergen, right on a top of a fjord. Two years in the surroundings of such beauty and calm must have influenced the way the team creates. Without children and this beautiful country nothing would have happened, sewing and Mummymoon would not have been discovered.

Tutu Du Monde - Australia Tutu Du Monde has created an exquisite wonderland, a playground of the prettiest clothes for little girls. They’re laced with fairytale tulle, sparkling sequins, beautiful bows and rosettes so fabulous they’ll have your little sweet pea dancing with delight.

Casa Chicos - UK Casa Chicos manufactures and sells baby and children's clothing, bedding and accessories. Casa Chicos' success is due to their ability to offer fresh and innovative designs in Baby products, whether it is on clothing, nursery or feeding products. Her designs are classic and practical, evoking a simpler, innocent era with their use of retro patterns and naïve motifs in a striking palette of colors.

Bébé by Minihaha - Australia Established in 1994, Bébé by Minihaha has long been a leading Australian brand which creates beautiful designer wear for babies and toddlers. This Spring/Summer 2012 collection is playful and bright with 11 adorable stories in a mix of color palettes and easy-wearing classic shapes. Inspired by seaside holidays, the collection was designed with paddling in the sea, building sand castles, and eating ice cream in mind!

Fox and Finch - Australia Fox and Finch SS12 collection of designer clothing for boys and girls aged 2 -7 is inspired by summery Californian style, providing perfect outfits for days at the beach, to play dates and parties. The collection features an assortment of high quality designs with intricate details and vibrant colors, and affordable mix-n-match pieces to combine for an everyday wardrobe.

Linn World - Spain Gamma Tèxtil is a family business located in Igualada – Barcelona in Spain with a large background in the world of children's underwear. For over 60 years the company has devoted all its efforts on providing the best products always ensuring the best quality and bringing to market its own innovations which have been developed in its own Research Department.

Fozia - UK Fozia launches a series of London inspired contemporary prints. These eye catching designs are true to their East London roots and have been inspired by both contemporary art and architecture. The geometric prints combine to create a vibrant, fresh and stylish look. The new collection features play suits, bodies, beanie hats, blankets, leggings and long sleeve dresses.

Clippy London - UK Clippy London creates fashionable bags and now calendars made by designer Calypso Rose (called Clippy by her friends). Celebrities carry Clippy bags, including Helena Bonham Carter (and her mum), Jools and Jamie Oliver were spotted under a Dolly Brolly and Thandie Newton said she was making up a jumbo wash bag with keepsakes for her small daughter.

BACCHA PARTY - India BACCHA PARTY means kids and party implying fun, colors, happiness... "Baccha Party" - kiddie clothes and more....is a line of “feel good” and “look good” kiddie designer stuff for kids 0 - 12 years catering to both lil Adam n Eve. Fusion Clothes with an indo western feel to them is their forte....

Green Kids - UK Green Baby, the planet friendly baby wear brand, launched the Spring Summer 2012 baby and toddler collection featuring insects, animals, and flowers. Keeping their ethical credentials firmly in tack, using 100% certified organic cotton the Spring Summer 2012 Green Baby collection features fashion essentials such as leggings, sleep suits and rompers alongside more directional fashion pieces such as karate pants, shortie dungarees, woven rompers and A-line dresses.

Olive’s friend Pop - UK Come play "Hide and Seek" or have a "Picnic in the Park" with Olive’s friend Pop vintage inspired original collections. The Picnics in the Park collection skews Spring/Summer and features our first Swimsuit and some lovely Nightwear alongside our vintage-inspired Girls and Unisex pieces.

YUUworld - UK If you’re setting off on your annual summer holiday or simply planning days out, banish the tears, tantrums and cries of ‘are we nearly there yet…?’ with YUUbag as seen on Nickelodeon. YUU Products are creations of YUUworld. Co-founders Kellie Forbes and Gill Hayward, both busy working Mums, came up with the idea for YUUbag knowing how challenging it can be to keep Kids entertained when out and about.

The Tiny Universe - UK The Tiny Universe brings style to the first twelve months on earth. Using innovative design and humor, they’ve created a collection full of groundbreaking pieces. With The Tiny Universe every baby is guaranteed to arrive at the party in style. The soft comfortable garments are perfect for any occasion when extra style is required, be it a baptism, a wedding party or just a night on the town.

Helen Gordon - UK Oxford-based Helen Gordon launched her business in 2010 with a range of clothing, accessories, soft furnishings and stationery for children, all featuring her exclusive printed designs. Helen is a trained textile designer, and also has a wealth of experience as a buyer for high street clothing and interiors chains.

Emma Levine - UK Emma Levine and Gabrielle Lee are excited to announce the launch the girls baby collection for ages 0-24 months and big girls collection for ages 2-9 years. Emma Levine products offer an exciting mix of fun and feminine, with a whimsical twist and a hint of vintage. The collection comprises of pretty summer dresses, occasion wear, funky graphic t-shirts and unique gift pieces.

ilovegorgeous - UK ilovegorgeous Spring Summer 2012 Collection - Miami Beach and an Eccentric English Summer. The ilovegorgeous collection is a perfect example of how designers Lucy and Sophie like to juxtapose themes within their collections.

Animal Tails - UK At Bubble London Animal Tails launched The Spring/Summer 2012 Sporting Legends Collection in celebration of the London 2012 Summer Olympics. Animal Tails’ new collection of T-shirts for children age 12-18 months up to 9-10 years features a T-shirt in each of the colors of the Olympic rings.

Rockefella - Sweden Rockefella designs clothes for the small kids of today, with a sense of yesterday with a size range from three months to eight years. Rockefella always searches for the true original feeling on materials and details, with a focus on the best comfort for the child. Their roots are in the old style American culture; with a heart full of denim, Rockabilly and rebellious lifestyle.

Petits Parisiens - France Petits Parisiens was born during during the discovery of a new culture by a French family of ‘petits parisiens’ traveling in the United States. The first models were designed with newly discovered American supplies, in a society where kids are little Kings and Mums love ‘home made things’.

Rosy Cheek Cosy - UK Lovingly designed and handmade Rosy Cheek Cosy started by Tessa Lambert offers coordinating bedding and accessories for the nursery featuring softness, snuggles, quality and comfort. A small home grown textiles business with a big heart, Rosy Cheek Cosy aims to offer quality baby items for babies and toddlers.

Little Green Radicals - UK Little Green Radicals creates organic fashion for free range kids. The brand's product range has grown from just a few best selling slogans tees and play suits including Locally Produced, Free Range and Give Peas a Chance to a complete collection.

Pale Cloud - UK Pale Cloud launched their Spring Summer 2012 collection at Bubble London featuring Pretty Pernille. In the picture above Pernille is wearing a Pale Cloud 100% Silk Sophie Dress; it has been hand dip dyed in two colors and you need to see this dress close up to really get a feel for the incredible design and detail.

Jumina - Norway Jumina Spring Summer 2012 collection - a Norwegian Fairytale features a simple cut yet with a focus on details. A continuation of the well loved Fall Winter 2011 collection, the entire Spring Summer 2012 collection is organic and fairtrade certified cotton.

Rockabye-Baby - The Netherlands Established in Holland since 2006 funky punky baby wear brand Rockabye-Baby is ready to rock you! Launched by Brit mother-of-two Emma Parkes-McQueen as an antidote to pink and blue overload, Rockabye-Baby celebrated real kids: cute, for sure, but with the ego and temperament of rock stars. .

Bonnie Baby - UK The Spring Summer 2012 Collection from British Childrenswear label Bonnie Baby take inspiration from the British summer and its endless charm. Raindrops, clouds, sunshine and rainbows are major motifs running throughout: sunshine yellow denims, rainbow stripped knits, raindrop embroidered sundresses and cloud print jersey basics - all accessorized with summer hats and floaty scarves.

Eazy-Teez - The Netherlands Eazy-Teez is colorful, fun, with humor and a design sensibility that both kids and parents love. Street-culture, Dutch Design and foremost the ‘wisdom’ of kids are the inspiration for Eazy-Teez. With bold designs Eazy-Teez is bringing something new.

Play Crayon - Australia Studio SKINKY released the PLAYON CRAYON - the perfect first crayon for your child! PLAYON CRAYON will bring out the joy in drawing for your little one.

Juggle Angels - Belgium "Cool, trendy, fun and comfy Juggle Angels is "the must have" dress for the IT girls keen to be at the forefront of new trends!" Juggle Angels is the story of a friendship between two creative and passionate mothers, Christine-Aurore Neyroz-Magnée and Simona Grassi-Ingravalle who have just embarked on a new thrilling adventure.

Dolls and Dirt - UK New London based t-shirt company Dolls and Dirt launched their collection at Bubble London. After years of working with the high-street, graphic designer Kay Bridgewater decided to create her own line Dolls and Dirt so she can showcase her artwork as originally envisioned, without compromising for cost.

Papanash - Israel Founder and Designer Hagit Stempel started Papanash in order to address a personal need and fulfill her dream of designing for plus-size kids Hagit explains, "In this day and age, big-size kids find themselves in a fashion world that is at odds with their body proportions, which makes the shopping experience a long, frustrating journey for children and parents alike. Being as their frame fails to meet the prevalent standards, dressing up nicely and fashionably like other kids is a far remoter prospect."

Music For Baby - UK At Bubble London Music For Baby launched a record label that specializes in providing music designed to support development and different activities. With albums ranging from the super cool Jazz Nursery Rhymes and dreamy Acoustic Lullabies to the groovy play-along Shake, Rattle & Strum there is something for every baby.

organicZOO - UK At Bubble London organicZOO launched it’s autumn/winter Collection where it showcased its new exciting range, for newborn up to 18 months. The Design Led Stand proved a hit using cardboard boxes as it’s main feature to promote their unusual, fun and cute character prints and Gift Sets.

Livie & Luca - USA Adorable Californian kids’ shoe brand Livie and Luca launched in the UK at Bubble London. Already a big hit stateside, Livie and Luca’s flexible-soled shoes fill a gap in the market for cute, original, comfy and – most importantly – reasonably priced kids’ footwear.

Moccis - Sweden/UK For everyone with extra cold feet and love for traditional design and Oeko-Tex Moccis introduces Svea and Viking, the special woolly Moccis. AW11 will also bring an element of LOVE with, Love for an Owl and Just give me a KISS! There will of course also be a few new family members this autumn like curious Iggly Spike and the courageous King.

Tapete - The Netherlands "I'm a doggie today, and what about you?" The wonderful sensation of entering a fantasy world together with your favorite animal or toy hero becomes reality for 0-8 year olds with Tapete’s imaginative T-shirts. One day the children can be a small white horse, the next a cool, flashy car; thanks to Tapete’s 2011 summer collection, bringing new graphics and wonderful colors.

Green Nippers - UK Designed by Victoria Thompson Green Nippers is an organic, ethical and eczema friendly baby and children's clothing label. Their collections of organic baby clothes and organic children’s clothes are made from 100% organic cotton and natural dyes. They are certified by the Soil Association, so that consumers know that what they are buying is 100% organic.

myCinnamonGirl - Norway A Mother & Daughter concept, myCinnamonGirl is a Norwegian childrenswear design with a touch of nostalgic, romantic and timeless charm, for girls & boys aged 0 – 12 and matching outfits for mothers sizes XS - XL

WILD - The Netherlands For everyone with extra cold feet and love for traditional design and Oeko-Tex Moccis introduces Svea and Viking, the special woolly Moccis. AW11 will also bring an element of LOVE with, Love for an Owl and Just give me a KISS! There will of course also be a few new family members this autumn like curious Iggly Spike and the courageous King.

Frilo Swissmade - Switzerland Offering the finest baby knit that's 100% Swiss Made Frilo Swissmade has stood for high quality baby knitwear since 1927. Precious natural fibres, such as 100% merino wool, cashmere or cotton, are processed from thread to finished product in two stages. With two seasonal collections, frilo swissmade offers a comprehensive range of products with short delivery times.

Boys&Girls - UK Designed for Urban Living and Created with Care, Boys&Girls is a bright and brilliant combination of stylish, practical and affordable kids clothes made from fairly traded and organic cotton. Catering for kids from 0-10 years, the collection includes refreshingly easy styles and colors for boys, girls and babies, with an emphasis on great unisex pieces. More parks and playgrounds than paddocks and ponies, Boys&Girls clothing is cool yet practical and perfect for today’s vibrant urban lifestyle.

MINI A TURE - Denmark Designed by Anne Katrine Lemvigh Montag from Denmark, for The Le Cirque du MINI A TURE Collection MINI A TURE children find themselves at a traditional circus. They are having a great time pretending to be the circus acts themselves and are entertained by the clowns with their big red noses and oversized shoes!

Frugi - UK Frugi will whisk you away to a secret garden party inspired organic spring collection, and a Cornish camping adventure for high summer. Exclusively at Bubble London, Organic and ethical clothing company Frugi showcased the new Spring Summer 2012 range. With a step to the wilder side Frugi sprinkles a myriad of fresh colors and new fabric textures across a magical Secret Garden Party theme, discovering pretty floral prints and the many creatures that live within.

DOT - Portugal DOT offers a stylish and practical source of maternity and baby clothing and accessories. Founded in 2008, DOT creates delicate baby and mummy clothes with the aim of providing an easy and affordable collection for babies and their mothers.

Lucky Boy Sunday - Denmark Dutch brand Lucky Boy Sunday offers modern luxury knitted art toys and soft furnishings for the home, inspired by an artistic take on the world of children. The brand’s Danish designers, Camilla Koerschen and Camilla Ebdrup, are highly creative textile designers with backgrounds in fashion and art, who founded their studio in 2007.

Little Darlings - UK Little Darlings is a name synonymous with quality and innovation in children’s clothing and one that is the envy of the industry with its high profile, celebrity following. For S/S 2012, Little Darlings offers a range to appeal to all tastes, from the traditional and pretty, to the funky, bright and bold for girls aged 0-8 years.

Abella - UK Abella's Spring/Summer 2012 epitomizes all things pretty and classic from newborns up to seven years old. Brand new for S/S 2012 is an exclusive collection of summer coats for girls from 0-7yrs. Abella special occasion wear for baby boys and girls from 18/24 months uses pretty, traditional smocking as its central theme.

Olive&Moss - UK Olive&Moss designs are based around animal characters which are fresh and light hearted. Adopting a simple graphic style, quirky retro twists and sweetly serious expressions, the Olive&Moss characters are given their own name and identity. Designed to be a ‘year round’ collection, they are ideal for any occasion and perfectly tailored towards the gift market.

Poppy - UK Based in the North of England, Poppy children’s clothing and accessories feature the adventures of a little girl called Poppy and her dog, Fred. Their other-worldly escapades are illustrated around the hem of each dress. A little storybook comes with every outfit, allowing children to follow the adventures of their favorite characters.

Toby Tiger - UK Established in 1998 by designer Zoë Mellor Toby Tiger offers bright organic & ethically produced kids clothing! Trained in Fashion and Knitwear, Zoë is also the best selling author of 10 children's knitwear books. Zoë's vision for Toby Tiger (named after her son) grew from wanting children to be dressed as children in bold, simple, comfortable yet stylish designs at sensible prices. Cool enough to stand out from the crowd yet affordable for every day.

P'tit chic ... de Paris - France Founded in January 2010 by mother daughter team Christine Michelon and Jacinthe Bruscemi P'tit chic ... de Paris is a French brand for babies and children from 3 months to 6 years old that develops comfortable and elegant clothes that are easy to clean, with funny graphics.

Unruly Blue - UK Mark Twain once said, “Clothes make the man.” Well, every influential man was once a boy and boys should dress well. No one believes this more than the innovative new clothing label Unruly Blue. Conjuring all the exuberant bravado of boyhood, Unruly Blue’s spring and summer 2012 collection draws inspiration from founder and designer Samantha J. Taylor’s life in Oxford as well as her love and appreciation of children.

Noa Noa - Denmark Situated in scenic northern Zealand, Denmark on a beautiful, old farm dating back to the 19th century Noa Noa design and develops their beautiful line for women, girls, and baby collection. Noa Noa Baby was launched at the end of 2010 in response to demands from the fans of Noa Noa miniature asking if the fabulous clothes came in smaller sizes. The Noa Noa Baby collection recently won the Junior Design Award 2011.