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'Pitti Immagine Bimbo' June 27-29, 2003 - Florence, Fortezza da Basso The international preview of the Spring / Summer 2004 collections of clothing and accessories for children and youngsters from 0 to 18 was a true hit. Along with the treasure trove of traditional European brands there were several home grown names on the floor and on the runway; Everlast and Guess were seen rubbing elbows with Laura Biagiotti and Miss Blumarine! There were plenty of fresh trends both at the runway show and on the floor of the exhibit. Easy Rider denim stylings, popish florals and well oiled work wear were the themes on everyone's lips. Take a closer look as we analyze the show both from a trend and color stand point and from a brand perspective. Take a closer look at some of the highlights from Pitti Immagine Bimbo: Boys Trends: Tropical Easy Rider Indiana Jones Workwear Collegiate Sports Girls Trends: Blanc de Blanc Black and White Pop Florals Romance Glam military Vintage Sport Handmade Heaven     Pitti by Designer: Everlast Guess Laura Biagiotti Dolls Miss Blumarine Agatha Ruiz de Prada Patty Shelabarger Boys Trends Tropical Foliage and colors inspired by some far flung beach and surf destinations. The tropical prints are generously sized and pack a fun punch. Bowling shirts, clamdiggers, roomy bermudas and layers are the key. The Cabana set inspires a new over shirt while the 60's add a touch of nostalgia. Exotic divinities and dragons are visually pleasing here. Look for large tropical prints, distressed prints, laundered cottons and natural fiber blends as well as open meshes, easy knits and a touch of terry. Click on the pictures below to enlarge! Click on the pictures above to enlarge! Easy Rider The original movie inspired an entire generation to hit the road and the freedom of it all is now inspiring a new generation. The well worn denim jeaner, the hippie tee, the leather motorcycle jacket and the all American references all come together here. Look for innovative washes and wear patterns on denim, pieced knits and placed screens on tees and layers that are busy and retro in feel. Click on the pictures above to enlarge! Indiana Jones Another cinematic event that defined an era in fashion some 15 years ago returns to the market in a new fresh form. The adventure begins with well appointed cargo shorts, vests, jackets and shirts. Pockets and contrast piecing highlight the details. Rugged fabrications that are distressed only to a point are the vehicle here. Rip stop,canvas and linen cotton blends in softened desert colors are the cornerstone. Click on the pictures above to enlarge! Workwear A gritty theme that mixes both retro work fashions with the core values of the mechanic's bay, the pit crew and the heavy hitting construction crew. Styles are roomy and functional with no effort made to hide the worked in feel, oiled, stained, distressed effects are integral. Coveralls inspire as do good old fashioned uniforms. References to heavy industry abound in logos, patches and trims. Denim, twills, textured knits and true workwear shirtings are best. Click on the pictures above to enlarge!   Collegiate Sports Sticking to the inspiration that is his name, Iceberg goes ahead and has fun with an almost all white collection for boys and girls. The shapes and feel are fun with skater skirts, lofty knit bombers and textures for girls and 3 dimensional knits, fisherman cardigans and Sasquatch boots for boys. Click on the pictures above to enlarge! Girls Trends Blanc de Blanc A natural extension of the romance and black and white trends is the white on white theme. As much as white is a special occasion color, it is now being widely sought after just for the fun of it. Here we see delicate layers, intricate mixed media effects and natural fabrications coming together in a more relaxed way. Lace and crochet mingle with linen blends, gauzy cottons, sheer knits and netting. Click on the pictures above to enlarge! Black and White Dots and stripes come together in a very pure and fun retrospective on 50's fashions that is oh so sassy. The full skirt, the cardigan and the sleeveless shirt are quintessential pieces that need to be capitalized on. The play suit, notched capri and 3/4 length sleeved tee will all become part of the dialogue. Clean trims such as ribbons and bows are used to delineate and define the cuts. Buttons and simple imagery are focal points. Look for stretch wovens and knits that hold the shape and don't forget poplins, pique and ottoman knits. Click on the pictures above to enlarge! Pop Florals The bold florals are back! Taking over from where the Pucci craze began, these new simple but bright florals are the new standard in fashion botany! The poppy, daisy and Hibiscus are shown jumbo sized and in full color against a simple white background. Black is used for pop value. Here the silhouettes are simplified to let the prints communicate effectively. Look for pique wovens, printed poplins, easy lycra knits and a touch of netting. Click on the pictures above to enlarge! Romance The finer side of floral motifs is here with a nod to the Liberty florals in all of their splendor. Tiny yet detailed florals are the focal point of the trend that can be both casual and dressy at once. For the casual expression look to mixing florals with denim in a handcrafted and appliqued way. For a more formal expression, mix florals with shine effect solids, satins and open work knits. The casual side does borrow from the simple stylings of the 50's and the 70's at the same time with capris, generous skirts, knotted blouses and appliqued knit tops with a bit of a hippie feel. The dressier side borrows from the lingerie inspired junior fashions of this past season with lace trimmed tanks, tees and shorts paired with crochet sweaters and floral shifts. Click on the pictures above to enlarge! Glam military A new twist on what has come to be the trend of the new millennium! The heavy duty militia has been updated with touches of David Bowie circa 1976; metallic knits, meshes and screens are paired with satins and shine finish fabrications cut into modified cargo looks. Bombers are abbreviated, cargo pants are tied, cropped and closer to the body and the knit top is a veritable composition of varying forces. Click on the pictures above to enlarge! Vintage Sport The quasi sport mind set of the 70's is back! Remember when active wear was really just for playing in? Well, that time has come again. Easy rompers, short sets and knit pant sets are all back in the mix. Tennis and sport club wear continue to inspire and retro infused visuals abound. Textured knits such as ottomans and piques are new again as is French terry. Contrast trims such as piping, taping, zips and very visible buttons add to the kitsch! Click on the pictures above to enlarge! Handmade Heaven A perfect tandem theme to the Romance and Blanc de Blanc looks of the season! Here the crafts and stitchery are highlighted in crochet sweaters, patched tops and bottoms and marvelous mixed media items. Open knits are used with wovens to create girly dresses and skirts as well as to make halter tops and blouses feel like they are from a bygone era. Along with crochet, lace and open knits look for gauzy wovens, linen and cotton blends and delicate prints with mesh overlays as well as printed and solid satins with a slightly crinkled hand. Click on the pictures above to enlarge! Pitti by Designer Everlast The new buzz word in active wear is the American brand: Everlast! Heather knits, layered tops and the new roomy harem pant are all on deck. Logo work continues to be important! Click on the pictures above to enlarge! Guess Motorcycle styling, edgy and all is on the menu. Colored heavy twills and denims are paired with complex tops, innovative paired looks and junior inspired pieces. Vintage screening continues to be important here. Click on the pictures above to enlarge! Laura Biagiotti Whether she is showing modified safari looks or delicious black and white sportswear, Laura never misses a beat when it comes to details. Bows, braids, pockets and fluid lines all meet exquisitely! Click on the pictures above to enlarge! Laura Biagiotti Here at Miss both the safari and the kitsch of the 80's meet in the middle. The zebra print is toned down with a pink and pale khaki coloring and some very now styling while the retro print 80's gear is cut into playful dresses and rompers for maximum effect.   Click on the pictures above to enlarge! Agatha Ruiz de Prada Bright on bright with some bright for pop! Vivid cut and sew dresses and rompers, dresses and sportswear are bold and beautiful!   Click on the pictures above to enlarge! Patty Shelabarger Dreamy and imaginative styles are both feminine and fun. Shine, colorblocking, satin and handmade items are all played against one another in good fun and style. Click on the pictures above to enlarge!