Happy Blog-iversary!

 

 

 

Today marks the third anniversary of Bubble and Speak and we could not be more thankful to all of you for reading us.

During that time, we have published over 500 posts, taken hundreds of photographs and travelled around Europe to share some of our fabulous finds.

The cherry on the cake has to be named one of the top 10 blogs for kidswear inspiration by WGSN for 2012 earlier this week.

See the full report on Bellisima Kids and make sure to visit all our fellow bloggers!

 

Wishing you all a great Christmas and Happy New Year.

Bubble and Speak x

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Christmas Panto

Designed by Studio Badini Createam, we love these pantone Christmas baubles.
Is it too late to add them to our Christmas tree?  

 

All images via Studio Badini Createam

 

O Christmas Tree

 

 

 

With Christmas just six days away, we thought we would share one of the most amazing Christmas trees we’ve come across this year.

 

Called the “The Taste Tree”, this piece was made from 5,000 donated ceramic dishes and cups in Hasselt, Belgium.

 

All images via Design Boom.  

Bag the bag

 

Taking its inspiration from vintage mountaineering, American heritage, world travel and fashion, Herschelwill make its Bubble debut on 27 & 28 January 2013.

Still kept as a family business, Herschel has reinvented backpacks and bags with modern shapes, fits and feels and fine regard for detail.

A Lilly + Sid Odyssey

  

Rockets, stars and retro robots collide in the A/W 13 collection from Lilly + Sid.

 

‘Out of this World’ takes its inspiration from the imaginative play of children with references to key catwalk looks and vintage finds.

There is still a softer side with new knitted blankets designed to compliment cots, pushchairs and prams.

Don’t miss Lilly + Sid at BubbleLondon on 27 & 28 January 2013.

Candy Lights

 

This has to be the 'sweetest' thing we've seen for a really long time!

 

 

Made of 3,000 hand-strung acrylic gummy bears, the Jello Candelier has been designed by Kevin Champeney for homeware company Jellio.

 

Little Crackers

Put some sparkle into your store with the expanding Bubble GUM offer at Bubble London this January. For those special extras to give your store more zing, be sure to pop by Bubble GUM and pick up the perfect impulse buy.

ETTEL BETTEL

A small design studio in Tel Aviv, Israel making the softest and most stylish designs for little ones.

ettelbettel.com

BRIT CHIC

An eclectic collection of beautifully crafted British made children’s products.

britchicuk.co.uk

SARDINA BABY

An organic childrenswear brand offering fun designs for children from 2 to 8 years old.

sardinababy.com

 

LUCY MOOSE

Scottish textile artist making bespoke 3-D fabric characters from drawings, photos and doodles.

lucymoose.com

Register now to preview all the collecions you need to see this season

Ice Ice Baby

Bubble London previews some of the cosiest cover-ups for cool kids next winter, with a line-up of Scandinavian collections created to get the most out of the coldest season.

ISBJORN OF SWEDEN

Real outdoor gear for little ones with the same high quality as premium adult outdoor wear.

isbjornofsweden.com

MIKK-LINE

Modern, high quality functional outdoor clothes carefully designed to keep little ones comfortable whatever the weather.

mikk-line.dk

 

MINI A TURE

True to its Scandinavian roots, Mini A Ture offers strong unique design that provides functionality and comfort that can withstand everyday wear.

miniature.dk

 

 

MOLO KIDS

Everyday durability and funky colourful design, creating fantastic clothes that kids love.

molo-kids.com

 

 

REGISTER NOW TO PREVIEW ALL THE COLLECTIONS YOU NEED TO SEE THIS SEASON

 

Candy Cart

 

If you're doing your Christmas shopping at Selfridges in London, don't miss Candy Queen Store in the new destination childrenswear department. 

 The British girlswear brand offers kitsch T-shirts and interchangeable icons for 3 to 10 years old.

 

 

Candy Queen Store will make its Bubble debut on 27 & 28 January 2013.

Feathering the Nest

Bubble London launches Nest for January 2013, a curated area dedicated to an original and eclectic mix of covetable products.

A host of exciting new brands to Bubble London will be calling Nest home this season, including Dis Une Couleur, Gravel + Grass, La Queue de Chat, Quack Quack Moo, Luxe des Anges, Bluebird, Blooming Baby Showers, Marquise De Laborde and Time Machine.

For a full list of new and returning exhibitors click here.

TIME MACHINE

LA based label Time Machine, takes influence from across the globe to showcase a vintage inspired range of tees, hoodies, pants and sweaters for fashion conscious boys.

DIS UNE COULEUR

French label Dis Une Couleur will showcase a unisex collection far removed from traditional pinks and blues incorporating vintage styles, unusual drawings and offbeat colours for stylish boys and girls.

LA QUEUE DU CHAT

French fair-trade and organic label La Queue Du Chat will showcase a beautiful and ethical collection for babies and children.




LUXE DES ANGES

Designed and produced in France and launching at Bubble London, Luxe des Anges is a vintage inspired collection in natural fibres.

American Boys

 

New to Bubble London this season is Time Machine.

 Manufactured in Peru, the boyswear brand offers tees, hoodies, pants and sweaters.

Don’t miss Time Machine at Bubble London on 27 & 28 January 2013.

 

Welcome back!

 

 

We are delighted to welcome back Their Nibs London to Bubble London.

The vintage-inspired label turns 10 next year so keep an eye out for an exciting anniversary collection of girls dresses plus a year of special events to celebrate this auspicious occasion.

Sugar Rush!

 

Last Thursday saw the launch of No Added Sugar's first flagship store in Notting Hill and the unveiling of their new partywear collection.

 

The evening was punctated with champagne, bunny-shaped sandwiches and tricks & games by Sharky & George.

 

No Added Sugar
57 Ledbury Rd
London W11 2AA 

 

 

 

Tick, Tock...

Celebrate the clocks going back - and an extra hour in bed - with a brand new wall clock from Decoylab.

Made of bamboo, laser cut, sanded and treated with tung oil, these adorable pieces don't make a ticking noise, making it ideal for a nursery.

Available on Shak-Shuka

Fresh Fall Talent

New brands join the line-up for a bumper autumn/winter edition of Bubble London.

FROY & DIND
Amazing colours and nostalgic prints in 100% organic cotton
are the trademarks of this Belgian collection.

SLUGS & SNAILS
A bold collection of playful and colourful tights for the boys.

GIGI & CO
100% cotton gingham designs staying true
to memories of a carefree childhood.

QUESTION EVERYTHING

Hand-smocked dresses in modern and cool prints

for today’s little girls.



Makeover

A total of 30 designers and luxury fashion labels have given a stylish makeover to Pudsey Bear.

Louis Vuitton, Paul Smith, Balenciaga, Burberry, Versace and Gucci have all contributed to the project, which will see all 30 one-off ‘designer bears’ auctioned in November.

The collection will be on show from 24 October - 14 November at both the London and Manchester Selfridges stores before moving on to Christies Auction House.