8 Summer Children’s Clothing Brands To Bookmark Now
From traditional Liberty print rompers to cute co-ords for little hipsters, we’ve got you covered when it comes to childrens clothing brands.
Scroll on to shop our edit of names making dressing your mini me all the easier come the warmer months.
1. Elma The Label
Best for: Sweet Liberty prints and cute vintage-inspired co-ords to be worn from sunrise right through to bedtime.
Blurring the line between playwear and pyjamas, Elma The Label, is one of the sweetest childrenswear names we’ve ever come across. Designed in New Zealand by mother-of-two, Rachel, the label offers thoughtfully designed pieces that can be worn whenever, from playdates in the sun to sleepovers. The silhouettes are practical, whilst the prints and colourways are utterly charming and all made using ethically produced 100% cotton. Be sure to check out their Liberty print collection which includes the beautiful Jacquline’s Blossom archive print – a joyful powder blue cotton dancing with scattered daisies and primroses.
SHOP THE FULL ELMA THE LABEL COLLECTION AT ELMATHELABEL.COM
2. Konges Sløjd
Best for: Scandi cool meets summer vacay with the most eye-pleasing inflatables, pool accessories and outdoor toys imaginable.
With so many clothing brands coming out of Copenhagen, from fashion to interiors, it’s worth checking out their childrenswear talent for your mini mes too. One such name is Konges Sløjd, who specialise in sustainable, environmentally-friendly summer pieces, from lemon print shell-shaped paddling pools to cute dinosaur armbands and frilly-shouldered float vests.
They do gorgeous childrenswear and charming swimming essentials too, but it’s their outdoor and entertaining section we love most for summer. Let’s face it, it’s about time someone made an Insta-worthy paddling pool.
SHOP THE FULL COLLECTION AT kongessloejd.comSMALLABLE.COM
3. Jacadi
Best for: A rainbow-hued colour palette for babies, boys and girls, and adorable accessories.
If you love your little one’s wardrobe to be a riot of colour check out French brand Jacadi. Their age-appropriate pieces cover some of the childrenswear classics, from Peter Pan collars to smocked dresses, puffy rompers to retro gingham dungarees.
For summer, we love their 1970s-inspired Terry Towelling co-ord for little boys and the pretty frilly sleeved, cross-over back Liberty print dress for girls.
SHOP THE FULL JACADI COLLECTION AT JACADI.CO.UK
4. Faune
Best for: Nightie-style dresses for you and your mini me.
It’s no secret we love a pj set or a nightie style dress here at The Handbook, and this brand is one of our go-tos for vintage-inspired, ruffle-necked, soft cotton frocks.
In addition to the women’s line, they have an adorable collection for little girls too. Think little white dresses with lace trimmed sleeves, smocked sun dresses in sweet apricot and party frock with frills running down the back to look like wings.
Made from 100% cotton in wafty cooling silhouettes these are dresses made for long summer days playing barefoot outside.
SHOP THE FULL FAUNE COLLECTION AT FAUNE.CO.UK/
5. Lorna Murray
Best for: Sweet hats to keep little ones safe in the sun.
Australian fashion brands can do no wrong at the moment with a slew of them hitting the UK market recently. Lorna Murray is one such name, thanks to her beautifully created, intricately designed sunhats.
The brand’s namesake is Sydney-based designer, textile artist and university lecturer, Lorna, who is changing the game when it comes to sun hats.
The Sydney-based designer is changing the game when it comes to sun hats with her distinctive designs that are made from 100% natural and sustainable fibres with minimal impact to the environment, handcrafted ethically by artisans in South East Asia.
Aesthetically, the look sits somewhere between old school glamour and cool coastal boho. We have fallen hard for her adult designs, which pair perfectly with a pretty Broderie Anglaise sundress, a one-piece on the beach or a classic linen shirt and denim shorts combination,, but her childrenswear pieces which are essentially just mini versions of the main line are nothing short of charming.
The little ties under the chin will ensure your little one keeps them on all day and the wide, concertina brim is perfect for keeping them safe in the sun. The shapes are also so cleverly designed they fold up almost flat and come with a handy linen pouch for travel.
A new childrenswear travel essential.
SHOP THE FULL LORNA MURRAY COLLECTION AT SMALLABLE.COM
6. Wonderfold
Best for: Families who do festivals
If you’re lucky (or brave) enough to be taking the whole troupe to a festival this summer, this is one of the best investments you could make. Enter Wonderfold, the next-level stroller brand that will ensure little legs get from A to B whether you’re hitting the fields of Worthy Farm, diving into a family glamping trip or simply want a bit of extra fun in the garden.
Their designs are intended to make parents’ lives easier, with one to four seater options, engineering that will take you smoothly onto any terrain, rain covers, cooling vents, functioning headlights – you name it, these have it.
Oh, and an adorable VW Camper Van design is available which will make all your nostalgic dreams come true.
SHOP THE FULL COLLECTION AT WWW.WONDERFOLDWAGON.CO.UK
7. Liewood
Best for: Swimwear that’s as pretty as it is practical.
If you’re a parent of little ones, you’re probably familiar with Liewood, who do everything from aesthetically pleasing wooden toys to pretty weaning sets and excellent rainwear for toddlers who love to splash in muddy puddles.
For summer, a shout out must go to their swimwear range – quite possibly the best on the market – that includes everything from candy striped swim shorts to ruffled, long-sleeved one-pieces, mini surfer dude rash vests to practical nappy swim pants in charming seascape prints.
As pretty as the whole collection is, it’s also functional with excellent quality that washes well (even after the fiftieth spin), doesn’t fade in chlorine, has top quality fastenings and lining to make them super comfy in the water, and most importantly, Ultraviolet Protection Factor 40 in all pieces.
Plus, from every metre of swimwear fabric, 25 plastic bottles have been reused and spun into yarn, which reduced the amount of raw oil used, ultimately sparking the earth’s resources.
SHOP THE FULL LIEWOOD SWIMM COLLECTION AT SCANDIBORN.CO.UK
8. Ando Stores
Best for: One of a kind pieces and upcoming brands you won’t find elsewhere.
From their ‘Milking It’ vests which make great new baby gifts to their fussy fleeces that sell out every winter, we have long loved indie kids brand, Ando Stores.
For summer, they have a great selection of warm weather pieces from small UK brands to independent labels from all over the globe. We particularly love the LaLa gingham trousers which come in plenty of colours and are perfect for both little boys and girls. As well as the seersucker striped co-ords and adorable unisex denim boiler suits – very East London hipster.
SHOP THE FULL COLLECTION AT ANDOSTORES.COM
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