CWB editor Laura Turner selects the must-have collections to get in store.
Little Beacon
Australian designer Rachel Walker launched Little Beacon (pictured above) after struggling to find simple, beautiful textiles for her son Alexis. A hand-block printed textile brand inspired by nature, Little Beacon offers gender-neutral palettes. This is alongside plant-based dyes, GOTS certified organic cotton and Oeko-Tex certified linen. Each print begins with blocks designed and carved by Walker. Limited runs are then hand printed at her studio in the north of England. Or, later hand block printed by artisans at a small mill in India. Pieces include organic cotton muslin products and wall art. There’s also a new collection of zero-waste self-care products using muslin off-cuts. For wholesale enquiries contact wholesale@little-beacon.com.
House of Margaux
House of Margaux is expanding into wholesale with its sustainable fashion for newborn to 11 years. Ethically produced in the UK and inspired by founders Cassandra and Ben Douglas’ love of pop art, each item is hand cut, hand sewn and designed to match or clash. Pieces include leggings, rompers, sweatshirts and accessories in organic cotton and bamboo. Environmental impact and sustainability are at the forefront of this brand; everything from the packaging to its support of One Tribe to help protect rainforests. For wholesale enquiries contact Hello@houseofmargaux.co.uk.
Eli & Amalia
Family-run, sustainable and ethical childrenswear brand Eli & Amalia was launched in December 2021 by Nadine Willie and Fabio Jesus D’Elia. Committed to using only recycled or sustainable fabrics, the brand is GRS and GOTS certified and environmentally friendly as well as supply chain transparent. Designed in London and made in Italy, collections include all product categories for a well-balanced lifestyle approach across three to four colour/print stories to be delivered in different drops, or mixed and matched all at once. For s/s 23, The Ocean collection includes vibrant and sustainable unisex designs. Expect all-over jellyfish and coral reef prints as well as nautical stripes. Sizes are 5-12 years. For wholesale enquiries contact Fabiojesus.delia@eliandamalia.com.
Tickety-Boo
From the designers and owners of Me & Henry and Vignette, Tickety-Boo is a brand-new baby line launched for s/s 23. Delivering a collection that brings layette right up to date, Tickety-Boo offers bespoke, hand-painted watercolour designs printed on bamboo. A 100% natural fabric, bamboo is hypoallergenic, UV protective, eco-friendly and biodegradable. It is also moisture repellent and temperature-regulating. Key pieces from the collection, meanwhile, include sleep gowns, playsuits, bodies, rompers, shorts, leggings and dresses. Sizes are 0-24 months. Tickety-Boo is available via Blue Mouse Agency. For wholesale enquiries contact bluemouseagency@gmail.com.
Lola Starr
Lola Starr, known for its trans-seasonal, multi-functional fashion for both boys and girls, has a new sustainable athleisure collection made from ECONYL®. This regenerated nylon is made entirely from waste that would otherwise pollute the Earth. It also boasts high UV protection together with chlorine, suntan cream and oil resistance, with no pilling or abrasions. Produced in the UK in small batches to limit waste, Lola Starr offers trend-free, timeless designs that are made to last. The mix and match athleisure range − also available for adults − includes double-sided and fully reversible sports tops. Plus, a unisex tracksuit with detachable sleeves and joggers that turn into shorts. Junior sizes are 7-12 years and XS to XL for adults. For wholesale enquiries contact info@lolastarr.co.uk.
