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| I've been going to Paris fashion week for over twenty years from my student days at Central St.Martins School of Art to my time as a fashion editor, writing reviews for The Times newspaper or doing photoshoots for Harper's Bazaar. But I had never been to a Bonpoint show. Who would have thought a seasoned fashion pro would have been so excited. But with three children under my belt I've become quite discerning about what children's labels I love and Bonpoint for me is the pinnacle of children's fashion. |
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| And this show was no ordinary show but a celebration of 40 years! |
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| Set beneath the glass roof of the Orangery in the Jardin Luxembourg, nestled in a forest of trees was an old abandoned wooden cabin with a board walk edged in wild grasses and leading to a giant white oak tree. The perfect setting for a collection that showcased Bonpoint's 'Best Of Hits'. |
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| What is summer without frills and border anglaise, linen suiting for boys and sundresses for girls. |
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| And all topped off with the most delicious gold glitter clogs |
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| Out of all the styles of dresses, these ruffle fronted cross backed dresses were my favourite. With a nod the 70's and a touch of Little House on The Prairie I'm crossing my fingers they might come in my size... |
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| The boys were reminiscent of Amish tailoring. Simple crisp cuts in soft linens and cotton, in hues of white, slate and blue, all topped off with the perfect boater. |
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| A Bonpoint collection is never complete without Liberty Prints and this season they were contrast hand-smocked in Madagascar in bright pops of neon. |
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| These Liberty Print jumpsuits are so playful and summery and I loved that they were styled them with matching hoola hoops! |
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| More of my favourite dress style but this time in a charcoal border anglaise. |
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| My love of cherries knows no bounds and this oversized cherry trench and matching socks are perfection. |
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| Love this simple styling tip - adding a black ribbon under a shirt collar - how very Chloe - and waiting it with dungarees. Perfect modern style. |
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| I loved this trio of girls in their embroidered skater skirts and belted blazers. Fresh and cool. |
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| This polka addition was such a fun section in the show. Bright and poppy and perfect for summer. |
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| And then the finale, these two poppets were delicious in their Marie Antoinette gowns, complete with trains, bows and ruffles. Perfect for any princess. |
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| And after the clothes came Prima ballerina and choreographer Marie-Agnes Gillot who enchanted all with her mesmerising dance. |
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| The cherry blossom fell on the most perfect collection and all the models gathered under the cabin, a beautiful and poetic end to a stellar collection. |
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| even the sweets had cherries! |
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| And then the venue was transformed into a party complete with games, candy floss and the most gorgeous animal masks. |
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| Time to party in my kitty mask, Bonpoint shearling jacket and Preen dress |
