D&G Junior pairs up with Mickey and Minnie for AW10

If there is one thing that never goes out of style, it is Minnie and Micky mouse. The anthropomorphic mice have evolved over the past 80(ish) years from characters in animated cartoons and comic strips, to some of the most recognizable symbols in the world.

As the childhood friends of numerous generations, Micky and Minnie found themselves a place in the world of fashion ages ago, and their frequent re visits to fashion since seems obvious: with each new generation comes a new set of Mickey and Minnie mouse fans…who wouldn’t want to sport kit with those friendly faces, regardless of their age.

Over the years, Mickey and Minnie have found themselves on various articles of clothing as ambassaders to numerous brands, but none as big as D&G Junior, who gave the mouse-y pair huge credibility in the fashion world by using them as the ambasidors of their Autumn Winter 2010 collection for boys, girls and babies.

Like with all trends, there is bound to be debate. But for little ones, Mickey and Minnie, trend or not, are a perfect fit, no matter which way fashion goes, they are here to stay.

1. D&G JUNIOR, Cream Mickey Mouse Tee, £62.00

2. D&G JUNIOR, Baby Pink Mickey Mouse Tee, £79.00

3. D&G JUNIOR, Grey Mickey Mouse Tee, £74.00

4. D&G JUNIOR Mickey Mouse Print Polo £79.30

5. D&G JUNIOR Mini Mouse Denim Dress, £185.00

6. D&G JUNIOR Minnie Mouse Pink Tee, £70.00

Their Little Wardrobe: Lexie

Little Little Lexie Isabella, just 15 months old, from England, having fun posing for her baby book photos in a Burberry Denim Dress, Beige Burberry Long Sleeve Top and Burberry Tights!

We love Lexie’s big beautiful smile and her fantastic  Burberry kit!

If you would like to include your little fashionista/fashionisto in the Their Little Wardrobe section of our blog, all you need to do is: snap a photo of your fashionable kid(s), let us know who they are wearing and what fun things they are up to in their fabulous outfit, include their age and name, and email it all to [email protected], subject: Their Little Wardrobe!

Their Little World: Ellis

Little Ellis Kirby, age 1, from England, playing under the watchful eye of his parents with birthday balloons in his stylish Diesel beach set shorts!

We love how chilled out Ellis is, in his stylish shorts, on what looks like a lovely break from the sun on a family vacation.

If you would like to include your little fashionista/fashionisto in the Their Little Wardrobe section of our blog, all you need to do is: snap a photo of your fashionable kid(s), let us know who they are wearing and what fun things they are up to in their fabulous outfit, include their age and name, and email it all to [email protected], subject: Their Little Wardrobe!

Brand Profile: Paul Smith Junior

Brand Born In: BRITAIN, 1970

Interesting Fact: The Autumn/Winter 2010-11 collection of Paul Smith Junior is the first child dedicated line that the label has designed in 10 years.

Description: Classic British style with a twist.

Style: Paul Smith’s classic tailoring is always combined with ‘something silly’ making almost all of his collections work for casual everyday wear and special occasion wear. It is undone, yet put together.

The Backstory: After leaving school at Age 15, Smith worked in a clothing warehouse as a means to an end, and was not interested in fashion at all. To him, it was just a job.

At the time, his only ambition was to become a racing cyclist, until, at age 17, a horrible accident put an end to those particular aspirations, leaving him in the hospital for 6 months,

Fortunately, from this horrible experience, Smith met people who helped inspire him to discover his true calling: to be a player in the colourful and exciting world of art.

Smith started taking evening classes in tailoring and within two years, he was managing his first boutique in Nottingham. Not long after, with a small amount of savings and the encouragement of his girlfriend (and now wife) Pauline Denyer; Smith opened a tiny shop in 1970. By 1976, Paul was shoeing his first menswear collection in Paris under the Paul Smith label.

The Debut Collection For His Kidswear Line: With familiar patterns like the Paul Smith signature multi-stripe, Paul Smith has translated aspects of his mens and womens wear lines to his debut children’s collection.but to make sure the line is 100% kid friendly and practical he has also added a few more elements.

Boys - Floral shirts, bold graphics,puffa jackets,quarky tees, elegantly cut corduroy blazers, cashmer knits and khacki trousers

Girls – In keeping with the rest of the line, Smith kept to basics with a twist, rose-print silk dresses, wool smocks, jersey tees and chunky knits.

Key Theme for Both – The more layers the merrier

A Little Light Entertainment: Paul Smith’s Film Showcase for his AW10 Collection

*Notice some mini star’s in the making….The pretty blonde is Anais Gallagher, Noel Gallagher’s daughter- and the handsome red head is Sonny, Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s little boy!


Spectrum: Today there are numerous collections under Paul Smith’s name including eight clothing lines, an accessories line, shoes, spectacles, watches, fragrances, pens, furniture, rugs…and our favourite, Paul Smith Junior!

Shop the Paul Smith Junior collection

Ralph Lauren Cody Kids Coat

If you’ve been looking for an heirloom-quality piece for your little one, Ralph Lauren has introduced an incredible show piece this season that will  have friends and family chomping at the bit with jealousy.

Inspired by vintage Western rough wear, the jacket is made with worn-in deerskin, hand stitched colourful beading and intricate trimming.

It is verstile too, you can create a casual look with the coat by wearing jeans and a white t-shirt, or dress it up on top of a frock. all in all, it is the perfect coat for what we hope will be an Indian summer…

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