FIVE HUNDRED little fashionistas, among them the children of many of Thailand’s best-known celebrities, were back on the catwalk recently showcasing the latest spring and summer designs for the young set at the 2016 edition of Central Kids’ Runway. Organised by Central Chidlom, the event included 32 childrenswear brands, presented in six shows over two days. New brand Little Fox by Sitamon and Jessadaporn “Tik” Pholdee made its catwalk debut in the presence of a celebrity crowd that included the wife and daughter of late actor Tridsadee “Por” Sahawong, Bow Vanda and Mali.
After a special show by the children of D Dance academy directed by Premjit Amnuckmanee, the fashion extravaganza kicked off with the summer collections of brands in the Luxe Kids zone, among them Catimini, Diesel, DKNY, Ikks Junior, Marni, and Trussardi.
Marni’s iconic prints including polka dots, pop colours and structured silhouettes have been a success since 1994 and the Italian brand has not stopped developing its creativity and savoir-faire for the benefit and pleasure of the young and style-conscious. This season, Marni offered short-sleeved t-shirts with a multi stripe pattern and flowers on a white background, along with tees with three-quarter length sleeves covered in vibrant illustrations and boasting a ribbed neckline in navy, grey and yellow stripes and a concealed zipper down the back.
The mini models brought the house down with adorable poses to the sound of photographers’ shutters and loud applause. Bow Vanda and Mali presented the finale drawing loud cheers from the audience.
The highlight was the closing show, which featured the latest collections by Thai brands including Nana Rybena’s Dektay, Paula Taylor’s Paula and Baby, Matina Sukhahuta’s Little Sister, and actor Jessadaporn “Tik” Pholdee and his wife Sitamon’s “Little Fox”.
Joining the fun were Wanmai and the Chatboriraks, child actress Jenna, Nana Rybena and Way Intachai’s twins Bena and Brooklyn, Atichart Chumnanont’s niece Alin, Sirinya Bishop and her family, Jane Janesuda, Woonsen Virithipa, Nat Myria, Aum Atichart, and Aimee Morakot.
Little Fox is inspired by its creators’ love of fashion and passion for dressing up and the couple reasons that kids too are entitled to clothing that express their zest, vibrancy and imagination. The collection draws on British gardens, summer activities, parties with lots of cotton candy and ice-cream and plenty of other things that shout out the fun, playfulness, hopes and dreams of innocent youth.
Little Sister, always a favourite at this event, proudly presented a collection with a sailing adventure theme dubbed “To the Sea We Go!”
Classic travelling essentials were updated with Little Sister’s sailor-inspired twist in the “Pearl Krabs Coat & Hat” and “Pearl Krabs Dress & Bloomers” complete with sailor shirt collar detailing and nautical stripes. Separates and whimsical dresses came in 100-per-cent striped cotton for a natural look that was both comfortable and lightweight. Cotton jerseys ensured style without sacrificing comfort and came covered in exclusively designed patches depicting sailboats, octopuses and mermaids. The outfits were accessorised by shoulder bags in the form of life-savers, octopuses and embellished seashells. Nautical lacing details decorated the “Mermaid Treasure Dress” that came with the quintessential ruffled bloomers, another Little Sister staple.
This source first appeared on The Nation Life.