Pitti Bimbo 102, held in Florence this January, drew around 1,000 industry professionals, including 700 buyers, 38% of whom came from overseas – notably Spain, South Korea, China, Turkey, Japan, Russia, the UK, Saudi Arabia, France, and the US. This season’s brand selection comes from three main show segments. Among them was The New Edit, a collaboration with Spanish childrenswear label Bobo Choses, which spotlighted brands that are expanding the boundaries of kidswear with original, surprising design. Also, Piazza Pirouette, which made its return to Pitti to present new a/w 26 collections and the latest ready-to-order items alongside the Pirouette Runway Show. Finally, The Family Circle, a Hamburg-based marketplace renowned for accessories and lifestyle products, whose selection of brands and curated space included wooden toys, kids’ room décor, accessories and decorations. We also celebrate Sarabanda for its 35th anniversary.

 

Bobo Choses

Bobo Choses (pictured above) is a Barcelona-based sustainable clothing brand for children and adults, and since 2009, it has celebrated life’s curiosities with a spirit of play. Collections are inspired by stories and focus on eco-friendly, locally produced, high-quality garments. The brand emphasises creativity, passion and environmental responsibility, aiming to create lasting, comfortable clothing. It also focuses on reducing its environmental footprint, using organic and recycled materials, with most production occurring locally in Spain and Portugal. Collections include children’s and women’s clothing, as well as accessories and home products. This is the first time Bobo Choses has shown its world at Pitti Bimbo. Alongside developing The New Edit area to showcase its own and other brands’ collections, it presented a playful installation highlighting its sense of fun and the archive of the seasonal Bobo Choses books, which are the launch pad for its creative process each season and are also available for sale. The a/w 26 collection, All About Monsters, celebrates the beauty of being different. It reminds us that difference is never a flaw, it’s a superpower.
Contact: kids.export@bobochoses.com / Instagram: @_bobochoses_

 

 

Maison Mangostan

Maison Mangostan was founded in Spain in 2016 by a multicultural family, combining creativity, comfort, and high-quality production. Its clothing and footwear stand out in the market by celebrating children’s creative expression through fashion. Inspired by a passion for exploring the world, cultures and arts, it creates unique, eye-catching designs that become signatures for their wearers. Coming from a traditional shoemaking family, the brand focuses on quality and comfort, carefully crafting each model with the best materials. Products are thoughtfully designed in Spain and mainly produced in Portugal and Spain. Every pair of shoes is unique and made with love, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern, eco-friendly techniques to respect the environment and everyone involved in the process. The collection expanded to include clothing several seasons ago. For a/w 26, it has produced a collection called Dear Mother Earth, a tribute to Mother Earth, rural life, self-sufficiency, and the beauty of returning to our origins. Inspired by the nomadic culture of Mongolia – its way of life in yurts and its deep respect for nature and community – we celebrate a slower, more conscious way of life. A life connected to the land, to craftsmanship, and to what truly matters. Warm, earthy tones, rich colour accents, and artisanal details reflect this spirit of freedom, resilience and harmony with nature. Each piece tells a story of balance between tradition and modernity. Designed for children to move freely, explore endlessly, and feel grounded wherever they are. We love the delicately drawn, whimsical picnic print that features in styles across baby and girls.
Contact: sales@maisonmangostan.com / Instagram: @maisonmangostan

 

 

Tangerine

Tangerine aligns itself with values rooted in family and tradition as a means to gain a deeper understanding of life. Its heritage is anchored in the Mediterranean, reflecting the ways the region inspires through abundant natural beauty, the importance of tradition, and nostalgic childhood memories. The brand believes in creating timeless silhouettes, fostering honest relationships, and empowering the people who craft its pieces. By upholding these principles, Tangerine aims to inspire its community. It cares for people and the environment, believing that style and beauty can be consciously created to minimise social and ecological impacts. Tangerine’s garments are designed to last across generations and withstand time, achieved through sourcing the finest materials, repurposing fabrics, and partnering with the most ethical factories in Morocco. Its pieces reimagine classic, simple silhouettes inspired by its origins. The collections celebrate the beauty of imperfection through a unique blend of traditional and modern design perspectives.
Contact: hello@tangerine-studios.com / Instagram: @tangerine_studios

 

 

Cozmo

Cozmo was born in 2014 as a small brand dedicated to providing high-quality, natural baby clothing. Its journey began with a commitment to excellence, ensuring each piece was crafted with care and consideration. The brand’s history is deeply rooted in a rich heritage of textile production. Behind Cozmo is a family business dedicated to textile art and craftsmanship for over 70 years, passing down traditions and knowledge through three generations. This legacy is woven into every piece it creates, celebrating the beauty of the garments and the softness of the fibres. Brighter winter tones refresh comfortable, high-quality pieces, creating modern everyday looks with endless mix-and-match possibilities and coordinated sibling styles. Cozmo’s a/w 26 campaign, The Perfect Game, is a vibrant winter collection with strong mix-and-match, bold colour stories and comfortable styles. When the final bell rings, children rush to the playground to play what they call the perfect game: a moment of pure joy where there is no competition, only friendship, laughter, and the excitement of playing together. It’s the perfect game, not because someone wins, but because everyone shares it. We love the retro graphic slogans and the rich, nostalgic and gender-neutral colour palette.
Contact: hello@mylittlecozmo.com / Instagram: @cozmobrand

 

 

Goldie + Ace

Goldie + Ace, founded in 2017 by Alana after 15 years of global production experience, uses high-quality, slow, precise manufacturing in China. Designed for siblings, daily wear and quality, it promotes responsible production, natural fibres and gentle dyes, with all garments Oeko-Tex certified. The Hey Buddy! collection celebrates growth, friendships, confidence, gardens and winter’s quiet magic. It also plays on the double meaning of ‘bud’ – the first signs of blooming and friends who grow with you. The season features muddy hands, warm hearts, chilly mornings, and cosy afternoons. It balances outdoor play with comfort, with big boots, planted seeds, and growing friendships. Colours are grounded and warm, textures invite touch, and prints include patchwork florals, floral motifs, and the character Buddy the Koala on statement pieces. Vintage overalls, relaxed sweats, and layered essentials foster play and comfort with a lived-in feel. We love the unisex overalls and the new Smurfs capsule collection, which pairs perfectly with the nostalgia of Goldie + Ace’s aesthetic.
Contact: hello@goldieandace.com / Instagram: @goldieandace

 

 

Paade Mode

Paade Mode unveils The Starbound, it’s a/w 26, 15th-anniversary collection for ready-to-wear and atelier, celebrating artistic children’s fashion inspired by Northern European sensibility, craftsmanship, and imagination. Founder Linda Raituma describes it as personal, inspired by her family, and celebrating courage, growth, and childhood’s lasting memories. Each garment combines playful practicality with a palette of deep Chocolate Brown, Twilight Blue, Old Pink, and Golden Caramel, inspired by Northern landscapes and childhood magic. With versatile silhouettes, engaging prints, refreshed favourites and high-quality materials, the collection aims to grow with a child and become cherished. The Ready-to-Wear line features joyful, textured designs for everyday and special moments, emphasising clothing that facilitates memories. The Atelier line offers luxurious, sculptural pieces for celebrations, balancing elegance with comfort. The Baby line provides soft, playful items for the tiniest, supporting movement and discovery from birth. Established in 2011, Paade Mode is an award-winning international brand blending innovation with timeless craftsmanship to inspire curiosity, imagination, and lasting childhood keepsakes.
Contact: info@paademode.com / Instagram: @paademode

 

 

Halcyon Nights

Welcome to the charming, vibrant world of Halcyon Nights. A/w 26 is a season driven by curiosity, colour and comforting cosiness. It features pedal-powered adventures, orchard strolls, zoo visits, tropical daydreams, and starlit nights. Kids can cruise through lively city streets in Beep Beep, soar on rainbow wings in Flutterby, and enjoy the sunny vibes of Tropicool. They can explore the fruit-filled fields of Tiny Orchard, find their favourite fuzzy friends in Zoo Crew, pedal with Pedal Pals, wiggle and giggle with Wiggle Wonders, blast off with Dinonauts, and shine like stars in Feeling Star and Superstars. A/w 26 also offers special touches, including quilted cosiness for cold days, velvet-like appliqués for curious hands, rain overalls for puddle-jumping, and frill details in fleece and terry fabrics. Each collection is designed in collaboration with Australian and international artists to inspire children and parents alike, encouraging creativity and evoking a time when everything felt fresh, colourful and new. In addition to the online store and wholesalers, the collections are showcased in Australia’s top museums and galleries. Recycled paper packaging makes each item thoughtful, gift-worthy, and eco-friendly. We love the different scales and coordinated prints, allowing for endless layering and outfit combinations.
Contact: zenobia@halcyonnights.com.au / Instagram: @halcyon_nights_

 

 

Bundgaard

Bundgaard’s a/w 26 collection, Whispers of the Wild, is rooted in the brand’s heritage of quality, craftsmanship, and functional design. With more than 120 years of experience in children’s footwear, Bundgaard continues to craft shoes shaped by care, precision, and a deep understanding of children’s everyday needs. The collection draws inspiration from nature’s quieter moments, combining earthy tones, natural textures, and timeless silhouettes with thoughtful seasonal updates. Familiar icons return alongside new styles, forming a cohesive expression grounded in Bundgaard’s design DNA. Each style is developed with close attention to materials, construction and fit. Comfort, durability and functionality remain at the core, ensuring footwear designed to support everyday movement throughout the colder seasons. We love Bundgaard’s enduring approach to design, where heritage and contemporary sensibility meet.
Contact: wholesale@bundgaard.dk / Instagram: @bundgaard_shoes

 

 

Sarabanda

Sarabanda, an Italian kidswear brand for children up to 16 years, celebrates its 35th anniversary with exciting collections across activewear, pre-collection, and main collection for boys and girls, emphasising comfort, modern volumes, and a rich colour palette. The junior boys’ pre-collection has an American College theme with varsity styling and sports fabrics. The New LDN Street mood captures London’s urban energy with military green, black, cream, camouflage, typography and wide fits. Girls’ styles blend comfort and fashion with playful details such as teddy bears and college motifs, along with animal prints and retro denim styling. The main collection for boys and girls covers themes such as Country Club, Canada Wild, Winter Skate and South Pole Project. Alongside the collegiate themes, we love the head-to-toe tonal neutral looks that feel very wintery, alongside Christmas themes like tartan and sequins.
Contact: guilherminar78@gmail.com / Instagram: @sarabanda_official

 

 

Blue Marlin

Founded by Meri Bitchashvili in Tbilisi in May 2025, Blue Marlin targets kids and teens with a unified vision of imagination, precision, and childhood freedom. Its debut collection for a/w 26 was shown at Pitti Bimbo, Playtime Paris, and COTE Collective in Shanghai. The collection of outerwear, tailoring, dresses, knits and essentials blends strong colours, clean structure, graphic prints, luxurious surfaces, playfulness, and sophisticated restraint. It is rooted in a modern visual language inspired by childhood spirit, British mod, and 1960s French fashion. Outerwear stands at the centre of the brand’s identity. Architectural in form and meticulous in detail, silhouettes include eco-leather trenches, capes, puffers, and minimalist jackets with heritage-inspired trims. Details are important, as are heritage trims, emphasising quality and thoughtful production. Blue Marlin operates with both small-batch and large-scale manufacturing capabilities with a focus on using deadstock, currently for a Star Denim capsule collection. For the designer, creating childrenswear transforms risk into adventure, reconnecting the designer and wearer with the carefree child within.
Contact: info@bluemarlinkids.com / Instagram: @bluemarlinkids

 

 

Mamaï Couture

First-time exhibitor Mamaï is a Provence-based couture house specialising in luxury children’s formalwear that celebrates childhood milestones, blending sustainability with craftsmanship. With a focus on sustainable luxury that takes time and respect, it works with short supply chains, fine fabrics, and small-scale workshops. Silk, jacquards, velvets, and ribbons are crafted by the finest French and Italian weavers. Pieces are crafted in Italy with over 50 years of expertise to haute couture standards, designed to stand the test of time with elegance and withstand the trials of life, like precious heirlooms. Inspired by childhood as a world of wonder and imagination, this collection celebrates creativity and poetry, emphasising that a dress, like a child, must breathe, move, and dance. Every step, from cutting to finishing, follows haute couture traditions. Fabrics are shaped with care, reflecting their nature. Made-to-measure remains central, ensuring quality, service and flexibility, including small-batch production, custom fabrics, and exclusive styles for partners. Designs honour moments such as religious rites, family celebrations and anniversaries, making each dress a tribute to childhood, memory and tradition.
Contact: beatrice@mamai-couture.com / Instagram: @mamaicouture

 

 

2 Stories Kids

With Scandinavian roots and a creative journey from Istanbul to Düsseldorf, 2 Stories blends two cultures through handcrafted storytelling and modern design. Guided by “Two cultures, two stories,” the brand reflects a dialogue between heritage and minimalism. It creates children’s lifestyle pieces that transform interiors into poetic, tactile spaces, emphasising warmth, calm and personality. Artisanal techniques meet clean silhouettes, using felt, linen and textured textiles, celebrating craftsmanship and subtle colours. While timeless, 2 Stories adapts to seasonal trends with muted, natural tones. Collections include mobiles, wall panels, cushions and textiles, encouraging curiosity, imagination and storytelling. This season features three themes: nature, sky, and sea. Whimsical Woodland Reverie highlights forest magic with mushrooms, mobiles, and characters in earthy tones. Celestial Voyage offers a cosmic universe with astronauts, planets, and glow-in-the-dark constellations. The sea chapter introduces fluid forms and marine motifs. 2 Stories focuses on emotional connection and enduring design, creating spaces where stories unfold.
Contact: info@2storieskids.com / Instagram: @2storieskids

 

The next edition of Pitti Bimbo will take place on 24-25 June 2026. For further information on Fiona Coleman’s work, you can follow her on Instagram here.