Entries Tagged as 'Japanese fashion'

Simple silhouettes…

October 29, 2013

"minimal Japanese clothes for kids"I couldn’t help but do a double-take when I saw this simple, minimal, fuss-free collection from Japanese stylist and mum Jiana.  Here it’s all about the shapes and silhouettes.  The styles are ageless and so fittingly, Jiana does similar clothes for women too.  It’s not often that I come across such simplicity in kids clothes but when I do I can’t help but fall a little bit in love.  This chic brand is called Shihoshi and their online shop is opening this Autumn.

Mina Perhonen kids…

April 16, 2013

"mina perhonen japanese kids clothes"I’m loving these bold and beautiful prints by Mina Perhonen.  This brand is the creation of a Japanese designer who has a love for Finnish culture.  The name ‘Mina Perhonen’ is Finnish for ‘I butterfly’ reflecting the designers desire to create clothes as beautiful as butterflies.  All the prints are first sketched and then created in to original fabrics which are used to make their unique creations.  While the dress styles are simple, it’s the fabrics designs that are the real show stoppers for me.  

"Japanese fashion for kids"I’m totally loving the bird print especially the brown birds on the blue/grey background.  Even the translucent apple print is very cool and perfect for Spring.  Mina Perhonen also makes some funky women’s clothes and some cute baby stuff too.  I haven’t seen much of it available in the UK or Europe but you can get a few kids pieces at Couverture.

"polka dot ballet pumps kids"

I have a huge soft spot for polka dots especially for children, so when I saw these polka dot shoes it was instant love.  Made in Japan by Sayang Design, these shoes are handcrafted in soft leather and they’re designed by parents who have paid attention to every single detail from style to comfort.  The lace-up ones would look cool on boy or girl and no little girl could go wrong wearing any of the gorgeous ballet pumps.

"polka dot shoes for kids"

These polka dot shoes come in a range of colours including some plain ones that are extremely wantable too.  You can visit Sayang Design to see the collection.  Unfortunately they don’t ship internationally but Rakuten (Japan’s global marketplace) have a selection and they ship to several countries.

"japanese fashion for children"

When I visited Japan a few years ago I was like a kid in a candy store.  At every turn I saw unusual fashion, beautiful design, stunning  packaging; such a feast for the eyes.  Yesterday I came across Cokitica, a Japanese clothing brand for kids and I couldn’t wait to share.  It’s up there with the best of what Japan has to offer in the design stakes.  Think Nordic influences married with Japanese style, chunky knits with delicate details, and an adventurous spirit brought together to create kiddy clothes so subtly dramatic.  My favourite piece is the ‘brave wool’ mantle/poncho pictured above right but I’m also drawn to all their other poncho type tops, maybe because I’m a big fan of kids in ponchos.  Cokitica hasn’t yet made it to Europe but fingers crossed it heads westwards soon.  In the meantime Rakuten, the International market for Japanese goodies does sell a few of their pieces.

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...

Theme by Blogmilk   Coded by Brandi Bernoskie