Children’s fashion from Spain at Pitti Bimbo

At Pitti Bimbo the fashion show, Spring Summer 2014, of Barcarola, Bóboli, Condor, Unequal, Losan, Mayoral, Pan con Chocolate .

The summer 2014 season will be rich in blends and combinations of different codes. Ethnic and tropical, Hippy Cool, Safari, a nod back to 50’s Hawaii and Street Wear in invigorating colours. A revamped preppy look and shapes inspired by the Mediterranean. A range of rebellious, vibrant and strongly pigmented colours share the stage with pastel, turquoise and ocean hues.

Barcarola: Acqua di Colonia. Cotton and silk mixes take centre stage along with elaborate lace, hand embroidery, faux-unis and gingham checks and stripes, making up a wardrobe that is chic, modern and poetic all at the same time. Harmony reigns between refreshing bright colours and a range of relaxed tones: grey-blue, copper rose, apple green, Gauguin yellow, sea spray white, striking mauve and cherry.

Boboli: Indian Soul. For the girls, the lines are very feminine and feature geometric prints and the warmest colours, combined with large, bright Madras checks on fine, cool fabrics that flow well and are comfortable to wear. For the boys, the colours are also warm and combined with a jeans look to make them more fun and up-to-date. BÓBOLI Indian Soul

Còndor: La Mediterránea. Sailor and Liberty prints that bring to mind the wild flowers that envelope us in their delicate aromas of thyme, rosemary and lavender. The clothes in cotton, viscose, cotton voile, poplin and also linen and lycra enable simple, austere, elegant, fresh lines to be created, all with a touch of romanticis CÓNDOR La Mediterránee.

Unequal: For everybody. Designed to win over the most coquettish girls, but also the shyest and sweetest-natured. In this collection, every girl, whether it-girl, little princess or hippie, will find the outfit that suits her personality best. For the boys, a fun style full of vitality, backed up by basic wear to complete the everyday wardrobe. Different, personal looks for children who live life to the full, curious and excited, and also for children who are up to the minute with the latest trends, who have their own style and use fashion to express their moods or feelings.

Losan: African race. They reinterpret African codes, and geometric shapes and the faded look take centre stage. A collection in which shorts and slim-cut Bermuda shorts are the highlights, manufactured in a wide range of colours and different wash techniques from shading and tie-dye to bleached prints. A glance at the intrepid world of racing and Formula 1 combined with the timeless college look of prints featuring letters, insignias, shields and wide stripes of colour.

Mayoral: Glitter – Yucatán – Valentina – Eco-botánica. Four offers from Mayoral for 2014. “Glitter”: the modern touch is given by studs, spikes and metallic and colour twills. The leather look, lace and sequins and devoré fleeces go side-by-side with faded rose prints, faded and ripped jeans and machine knits. “Yucatán”: predominant are folk and patchwork fabrics and tribal and ethnic details on army-style parkas, overdyed polo shirts or deep-dye Bermuda shorts in coral reds and strong blues.

This is the “Valentina” collection, in which strong features are broderie anglaise overlaid on a colour background, printed and em- broidered muslin, fabrics with superimposed 3D appliqués and layered Jacquard checks. “Eco-botánica” takes us to a natural sciences class where insects, plants and marine life take centre stage along with emerald, chlorophyll and seaweed greens, deep blues and turquoises.

Pan Con Chocolate: New Hawa. A trip back to the 50’s in search of inspiration, reinterpreting its lines and bringing them within reach with simplicity, extraordinary care and freshness. Delicate articles of clothing with an urban chic feel, featuring humorous positioned images of little anthropomorphised pets, all very aristocratic and with silver ribbon detail. Highly feminine tailored blazers. The main features of the line most favoured for special occasions are satins, devoré embroidery and the Guipure lace that never fails to enrich, which combined with the simple lines of the outfits gives them the most natural elegance.