zara home kids

Long long time ago... when I was still without kids, had oceans of time for myself, and still lived in Amsterdam, I used to love browsing through the Zara Home isles. And then I got kids, moved to Haarlem and forgot all about all that lovely useless stuff.
Until now. Zara Home Kids has the best (useless, but so much fun!) stuff you can think of... for kids!

just because

Hector Serrano & Seletti's Submarino Bathroom Set

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new generals

It's been some time since I blogged about New Generals and it looks like they've chosen a new direction for their designs. It's a bit too loud for my taste, but some items definitely rate really high on the coolness meter. Look at those sneakers! And a big thumbs up for a fully GOTS certified collection.

babybeads

Yes, I'm starting my own label: Finch + Agnes! Did I already tell you? ;)

Aside from offering clothing, I would like to add one or two items for babies and toddlers that are fun and/or functional. This collection I would like to add the Babybeads; good for developing the motor skills and fun to play with.

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haptic lab.

designed to touch. I want. It all.

constellation quilt

sailing ship kite

San Francisco map quilt

nadadelazos

Fun Spanish brand Nadadelazos! Oh Spain... I have to move to Spain!

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1+ in the family

This is a brand I like (Catalan, Spanish once again!). Black on babies is something that had to grow on me, but I'm starting to like it more and more. What I like especially about this collection are the designs. That little button on that shirt!

 

 

 

bottes de marin

We all know the famous rubber rain boots, right? How clever are these knitted versions for babies though? I love 'm

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sustainability

One of the things that are important to me in designing a clothing label, is that it's items are sustainable. I'm not in it for changing the world - let's be realistic: I'm just another mother with an urge to create something nice ;) - but I sure do not want to contribute to making it worse either.

I did some research and found out the highest standard for items is being GOTS certified. A little background:

'The aim of the Global Organic Textile standard is to define world-wide recognised requirements that ensure organic status of textiles, from harvesting of the raw materials, through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing up to labelling in order to provide a credible assurance to the end consumer.
Textile processors and manufacturers are enabled to export their organic fabrics and garments with one certification accepted in all major markets.'

I have tried my best to get a GOTS certification for my labels, but since I'm just starting up and want my clothing to be affordable, GOTS is not a realistic aim just yet. For now, about 50% of the Finch + Agnes' first collection will be made from bio cotton. Hopefully - given there is a future for Finch + Agnes - new collections will come closer to achieving this goal.

All the more respect for brands like Mini Rodini, Nosweet and Popupshop that offer GOTS certified clothing!

omamimini

Such a sweet independent label from Los Angeles

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