We have just returned from a fabulous few days in Paris after exhibiting at the trade show Playtime. We had a great time at the show meeting Buyers from all over the world and securing a number of International accounts. Our newest member of Belle Enfant, Nancy, definitely stole the show!

Here are a few pictures to share with you.

Fleur and Henrietta x

Belle Enfant is delighted to announce that it has been named and awarded ‘Baby Designer Fashion Brand 2013’ by Junior, the world’s finest parenting magazine.

We are so proud to be acknowledged by the Junior Design Awards, the only awards that recognise excellence in style and design and everything beautiful in a child’s life. The Design Awards issue of the magazine is on sale from 4^th June.

We are thrilled to be able to share the news with all our customers and stockists and would like to thank you all for your continued support.

Belle Enfant is a reflection of us and an extension of our personalities and is very close to our hearts and our passion. We look forward to continuing the journey with you all.

Fleur + Henrietta

xx

Yesterday was an exciting day for team Belle Enfant. We got an early morning flight to Charles de Gaulle airport for a day trip to Paris.

First stop was the children’s trade show Playtime. We felt enthused and inspired by the great selection of brands on show. We observed bold use of colour; hot coral, cobalt, flashes of neon pink and lime. Key trends in knitwear involved lurex, nep yarns and dip dying to create multi coloured finishes with textural interest coming from crochet knits. Woven dresses with broderie insert detailing. Cool cotton and paper touch silk for high summer.

Particular highlights were the fairytale pieces from Wovenplay, a collection featuring shimmer fabrics and jewel incrusted accessories. Beautiful leather satchels at April Showers and primary coloured preppy pieces at Miller. We also loved Atsuyo et Akiko’s modern interpretation of a British classic, neon trimmed Winnie the Pooh cushions.

After spending the morning at Playtime we got the Metro in to central Paris for a late lunch at Le Comptoir du Relais where we ate delicious salads and gorged on French cheese.

We just had time for a quick browse around the shops in Saint-Germain before heading to the airport to catch our flight back to London, laden down with macaroons from Laduree for the journey home.

Today we visited the childrenswear trade show Bubble which is held at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London. It was inspiring to see all the exhibitor’s Spring/Summer 13 collections.

Afterwards we met our resident photographer at Ottolenghi to discuss our forthcoming photo shoot and indulge in some tea time treats. The cakes looked beautiful and tasted delicious.

This afternoon we have been wrapping parcels and celebrating the launch of Belle Enfant with some yummy Lola’s cupcakes.