Bubble News & Trends

TERRIFIC!

2008-05-06T07:03:00.000-07:00

This is what we call the dream formula : innovative graphics + carefully selected brands + amazing style + sustainability.

Enfant terrible "hopes to become a firm mainstay of understated and quiet elegance in an environment oversaturated with tastelessness and noise". They have our benediction!

Don't lose time and visit www.enfantterribleshop.com

Mini-Me Petit Aime

2008-05-06T06:55:00.000-07:00

Another retail treasure just opened in Notting Hill, London: Petit Aime at 34 Ledbury Road. What's new? A retail concept that goes back to the idea of having brand corners, and not mixing it all up. How refreshing! Especially when it is done so beautifully. Bonton, Lucco, Isabel Marrant, Antik Batik.... The common thread is French design, with this little je ne sais quoi.. www.aimelondon.com

Dandy Star likes Batman likes Luella Bartley

2008-05-06T06:02:00.000-07:00

Dandy Star, the cool UK kids tee shirt line has teamed up with uber cool women's & accessories designer Luella Bartley to create Batman inspired limited editions. It's a serie of short sleeves and long sleeves tees, with the perfect soft cotton usual of Dandy Star. Sold online www.dandystar.com That's a nice way to tie in the many creative hats of both brands. Skinny jeans anyone?

Retail & Photography, a collaboration of art

2008-05-06T05:08:00.000-07:00

If you happen to be in Paris May 13th & 14th, stop by Place des Vosges for the ultimate work of art between kids photographer Anna Palma, and exquisite New York cum Japanese retailers Makie + Yuji Ogata.
The occasion is the launch of their beautiful collaborative work on Sun Lou Blue, a new book featuring the involvement of great artists such as Stella Tenant and Inez Van Lamsweerde + Vinoodh Matadin.
Galerie Nikki Diana Marquardt, 9 Place des Vosges Paris 4eme. www.makieclothier.com

FELLOWS by Our Children's Gorilla for Wonderwall

2008-04-29T10:34:00.000-07:00

Fellows is a limited edition of 276 prints, signed and numbered. Screen printed on high quality matt paper Lessebo Bok 250g, a paper that ages well, suited perfectly for finer art prints. Fellows are sold as a set of three, each print measuring 50x70 cm. Make that 19.6x27.5 in inches... Available and affordable at www.ourchildrensgorilla.com and at www.wonderwall.se

Online Candy

2008-04-29T07:28:00.000-07:00

Successful online debut for Sweet William, the Brooklyn Store opened in September by Bronagh Staley Maguirre, former editor at Cookie Magazine. The website design translates perfectly the poetry of this Williamsburg little treasure.
www.sweetwilliamtld.com

Couverture, a new retail gem in London

2008-04-15T12:04:00.001-07:00

Bubble was recently invited to the launch party of the new super cool family lifestyle store in London: Couverture & the Garbstore! www.couverture.co.uk Located in a beautiful old timber workshop at 188 Kensington Park Road, in the heart of hip Notting Hill, Emily Dyson (yes..of the famous techy vacuums) has opened a beautiful concept store, with lots of 'must have' items worked in collaboration with designers, and vintage pieces. European, Japanese and American influences are mixed in over 3 floors. The Kings Road Couverture shop is now closed, but it's all for the better.

Bubble-icious

2008-04-10T07:39:00.000-07:00

Poloppo's mission is to encourage creativity in children, to help artistically talented kids achieve their dreams, and thereby amplify the voice of the world's children.
We LOVE this concept, as much as we LOVE owner Cherie Aarts Coley's cool report on Bubble.
http://www.poloppo.com/blog/

JE T'AIME BUBBLE

2008-04-10T06:52:00.000-07:00

Thanks again to Atsuyo et Akiko for designing a great bag for the show! And to answer a recurrent question : no, we have no left over, sorry!
www.atsuyoetakiko.com

Thumbs up for Bubble NY's new venue!

2008-04-09T14:16:00.001-07:00

New York, 19 March 2008 –Bubble New York hosted its 5th edition in a new venue that both vendors and buyers agreed fits Bubble’s image and concept. The layout, like a long corridor, made it easy to take in every single exhibitors collection in a single stroll.
Visitors were greeted in the industrial space of the lobby by an exhibit of hand knitted creatures from UK-based artist Donna Wilson, while the giggles and schoolyard voices of Labtonic’s soundtrack gave the impression of being back at the playground.
The 1,180 visitors featured the best Kids Stores in the US (Barneys, Bloomingdales, ABC Carpet, FAO Schwartz, Yoya, Calypso, Giggle, Estella, Scoop, etc) and abroad (Le Bon Marche Paris, Isetan, Mitsukoshi, Stomp Stamp, Chigo, Ships Japan, etc).
Stay tuned for more info on the next show!

More Bubble London best of show...

2008-01-31T08:00:00.000-08:00

"Our cashmere dresses." (eyespy baby)

"Our brown and green striped onesies." (Brights and Stripes)

Lucky 7 for Bubble London!

2008-01-29T10:11:00.000-08:00

We had 70 exhibitors and over 700 visitors! Thanks to all of you for making it a fantastic success!

Bubble London best of show...

2008-01-22T09:44:00.000-08:00

"Our tongue twister cushions" (Julie, Famille Summerbelle)

"Our Essentials in cotton and also our cashmere" (flora and henri)

"Cashmere/wool mix coats" (No Added Sugar)

"college outfits" (An Bonte, Essentiel girls)

Art Ratz

2008-01-14T08:37:00.000-08:00

Launched by the hip kids' clothing line Sir Hayes, Art Ratz is a monthly creative art class experience for all New York tots. Each month will feature a collaboration with a different artist at the Babesta store on West Broadway. Bring your little one to this month's event on January 18th to see how they apply their creative talents by painting their own 'Munny' figure from Kid Robot.
To find out more info on the classes and to sign up go to:
www.artratz.sirhayes.com

Introducing Miss KZ!

2008-01-11T15:17:00.000-08:00

This stylish bunnee qee is the product of a collaboration between designer JD Boujnah and high-end fashion store Kirna Zabete. Miss KZ is available as a 10.5 inch bunnee or a 3 inch bunnee key chain. Better hurry, only 500 were made – and this is the toy to be seen with!

Available at KIRNA ZABETE 96 Greene Street, New York, NY 10012

YOYAMART 15 Gansevoort Street, New York, NY 10014
P. 212 242 5511, M-Sat:11-7 Sun:11-6

And online at www.yoyashop.com

Donna Wilson at Bubble London

2007-12-31T09:08:00.000-08:00

Don't miss featured artist Donna Wilson at Bubble London. A graduate of the Royal College of Art, Donna creates knitted furnishings and tactile creatures each with their own peculiar personalities. Cyril Squirrel has a huge bushy tail, likes marmalade and dislikes cottage cheese. Stripey Head has a little body but a very big head. He is quiet and thoughtful and dislikes pickles. Donna's colourful, tactile installation is bound to add fun, humour and an organic element to the show – we can't wait to see it!

Stylish Inspiration from Milk

2007-12-17T14:16:00.000-08:00

The first in a series, this gorgeous little publication from Milk magazine allows you to peek inside fashionable family homes in New York, London, Paris and Gothenburg. Chapters are organized by type of style, from vintage to graphic to scenic and exotic, and offer true inspiration for children's decoration and design. Look at the Bollywood-inspired little girl's bedroom – exquisitely beautiful! You'll have to wrestle this little magazine away from your children – they'll find it just as captivating as you will!

Available at YoyaMart, 15 Gansevoort St - New York and Muchacha, 1-8-22 Minami Senba Chuo Ku, Osaka 541-0081 Japan

House of Blues

2007-12-17T12:29:00.000-08:00

This sweet little blue house has 8 rooms, stair openings, spy holes and even an attic for storage. It's easy to assemble, and a handle on the roof means you can pick it up and carry it anywhere. It makes the perfect home for toys but is also an ideal way for children to transport their worldly belongings. A great gift idea, this most stylish mobile home is available from www.sonsanddaughtersinc.com for $35. Watch out, the cat will love it too!

Wovenplay – Magic and Imagination

2007-12-12T13:46:00.000-08:00

Cowgirls, pirates, butterflies and knights all come to life in the Wovenplay workshop. This brand has the magic touch: its beautifully designed costumes, made from natural, organic fabrics, spirit children away to fantasy worlds and dream lands. We all want to play!

Bubble Collaborates with EJF Cotton Campaign and Caramel

2007-12-12T13:10:00.000-08:00

Bubble, the kids trade show, is inviting EJF (the Environmental Justice Foundation) and Caramel to collaborate on an exclusive tee-shirt for the London show. All proceeds from sales of the tee-shirts will go to the EJF Cotton Campaign.

Over the last few years, EJF has worked hard to stop abuses linked to cotton production with children. For 2008, they have an active campaign to fight the use of child labor in West African cotton-producing nations, and Bubble wishes to support that effort by turning the spotlight on EJF. Internationally acclaimed designer Eva Karayiannis of Caramel Baby & Child (www.caramel-shop.co.uk) has been chosen by Bubble to create an exclusive illustration for the onesie and tee-shirt that will be sold at the show.

What a wonderful way to support the charity and link it to the kids' world. The aim is to raise awareness, and the children's industry in particular should be very sensitive to that. Let's hope the campaign is a huge success!

For more information about the Environmental Justice Foundation, visit www.ejfoundation.org

Sweet William: The Latest in Hip Clothing For Williamsburg’s Kids

2007-12-11T17:48:00.000-08:00

Located in the heart of Williamsburg, this eclectic store, owned by ex-fashion market editor of Cookie magazine, Bronagh Staley, offers a delightful selection of clothing for all the local boys, girls and babies.

Bronagh has used her keen eye as a fashion editor to select an enchanting collection ranging from newborn to six years old. Brands carried include an array of both American and European lines such as Tuss, Black Rabbit, Bluebird, Flora and Henri and Wovenplay. An adorable shoe collection is represented by such brands as Aigle Boots, Little Raggio, Pepe and Trippen. Alongside the clothing is a great selection of hand-crafted realistic furry animals by Hansa, adding to the organic, woodsy feel of the store.

There are also many ideas here for baby gifts, including cozy cashmere blankets, warm wool knit caps and designer bib sets. A must-have for any local tot is an 'everyday wear' decorative cape by Angela Devine – an inspired alternative to the usual superhero ones! For any precious new baby prince or princess there are irresistible metallic gold booties by Mor Mor Rita, another Brooklyn-based company.

112 North 6th St at Berry St, Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Tel. (718) 218 6946

Hours: Mon–Fri 11am–7pm Sat–Sun 12pm–8pm

kit+lili: A Bold And Bright World Of Childrenswear

2007-12-11T12:00:00.000-08:00

kit+lili approach kids' fashion from the viewpoint that childhood is fleeting and that graphics, color and softness are really what children want in their clothes! Inspired by Scandinavian textile design, this brand is a world of bold and bright images. The entire collection is produced in Argentina, printed on 100% organic cotton and designed for comfort.

For newborns, there are onesies and rompers in bright citrus and primary-color geometric prints. What really gives these items a special quality is the contrast fabric trim on the neckline and sleeves! This same design feature follows through to a selection of long-sleeved tees for boys and girls. The oversized animal, tree and flower graphics for tees are a sophisticated and edgy look for the little ones. For girls, there are adorable dresses that can be mixed and matched with printed leggings for a great spring/summer style.

kit+lili also carry bright and cheery floor pillows – a fun look for any child's nursery or playroom. For mothers who love the kit+lili prints, there's also a line of cotton totes to carry around town!

To see the latest collection by kit+lili, stop by their booth at the Bubble NY show in March.