THE 2012 KIDS FASHION WEEK NYC
By: Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Photographer: George Whylie Videographer: Maxine NolanNew York City is hosting a different sort of Fashion Week this coming Saturday and Sunday, March 10th and 11th.
The smiles of a child, the giggle of a youngster are all priceless and make the world go round. petitePARADE in collaboration with Vogue bambini presents The 2012 Kids Fashion Week NYC Fall/Holiday Collections at Industria Superstudio located on Washington Street. Pint-sized models, media, buyers and fashionistas of all sizes are looking forward to 2 fashion packed days.
Designers such as Andrew & Audrey, Y-3 Kids, Miss Blumarine Jeans and Lamantine Paris will showcase their collections that will put every child on a pedestal with an air of charm and spellbinding magic.
One of the most cherished designers to make a seasonal debut on Sunday, March 11th at 5:00 P.M. will be Bonnie Young. This children’s luxury lifestyle brand based in New York City was founded in 2006 and has been capturing the hearts of children ever since. Bonnie Young is recognized throughout the world as the leading children’s clothing and accessory designer with whimsical collections of beauty for youngsters ages 0-16. Bonnie Young’s expertise comes from her experience as former Senior Creative Designer for the Donna Karan Collection for 16 years.
You will find Bonnie Young Fashions in dreamlike countries such as Australia, France, Greece, Italy, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States with a flagship store in Aspen, Colorado. All the breathtaking outfits can be found at retail partners of Harvey Nichols, Mercury Russia, Club 21 Singapore, Villa Moda and Bon Marche.
Show sponsors include Fisher Price, Bonne Bell & Lipsmackers, American Apparel, Baked by Melissa, Yummie by Heather Thomson, Wee Gallery, Izze, Kissfish Productions, Honest Tea & Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noirs. A leading expert in the style and fashion trends, WGSN, is petitePARADE’s official trend sponsor keeping you up to date with all the runway show recaps and giving you what is hot and what is not.
All kinds of fantastic activities will keep kids busy like a tee-shirt workshop presented by Milk & Hunny and Free Arts NCY (www.freeartsnyc.org). An act of kindness goes a long way and this non-profit organization provides underserved children and families with educational arts and mentoring programs.
You will be able to spot celebrities such as the daughters and sons of Robert and Cortney Novogratz, the TV design duo on Home By Novogratz on HGTV and Formerly 9 By Design on BRAVO. Music will be front and center and carried out by talented 8-year-old DJ Fulano. Jess Brown, the creator of one-of-a-kind rag dolls, will be presenting her limited-edition dolls crafted from old cashmere sweaters and antique remnants. (www.jessbrowndesign.com). It will all be captured in video by the expert of film and photo, Anna Palma.
It will be a weekend to touch the heart and delight the soul of every child and adult. The collections will excite us with a sense of innocence and intrigue.
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