Home > Tool Box > Bread & Butter Berlin IV: July 16 - 18, 2004 Berlin’s Bread and Butter show is now officially on the books as the must see fashion event of the season thanks to it’s impressive selection of brands present, the impeccable quality of the merchandise shown, the forwardness of the concepts and art put forth by not only the lines on the floor but by the installations throughout the various venues and because of the engaging and uninhibited nature of the visitors on hand. For the childrenswear market, BBB offers a unique perspective on what is up and coming in the junior and the young men's markets. This show is all about hot denim, new art, merchandising that reflects the true nature of the young customer, sportswear with twists and turns from the sporting world and color, color, color! The Show / The Show P-2 Crowd Artwork & Graphics Click on the photos below to enlarge. Click on the "Close" button to return « Knit Tops » There were several key directions here. Punk was very important with screens in neons with patches and seemingly random compositions. Naive all overs and childish silhouettes were also important as the junior market continues to borrow from the baby world! Luxe was another important concept with beads, sequins and intricate embroideries also shown. Crinkles and luxe Cut out patterns Active sequins Fake childish layers Mixed Destinations       Nearly neon and patches Monocrhomoatic destinations Neon and Patches Neon gymnasts Nearly neon equestrian       Scoop and straps Screned Kanga Neon screen Screened Polos Sheer and naive       .Top   « Dresses » From feminine to functional and all stops in between! Knit and denim fooler dresses looked like just the thing for the girl’s market while ruffled and mixed media styles continue to prevail. The knit waitress dress looks especially fun in neons while the trainer as dress is another sure thing for girls. Fabulous fooler Knit and denim Mixed pattterns Active trainer dress Retro flounces Screened knit and denim Waitress         .Top   « Skirts » There weren’t tons of skirts seen here but these really embody the spirit of the show. Brazen color and fabric mixes as well as tricked out denim ruled! Loaded denim Mesh and neon .Top     Continues on Page 2 >