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After Milan and Graz, kidsroomZOOM opened its Vienna last week with more than 20 international designers presenting contemporary art and furniture, as part of the Vienna Design Week.

I am hoping that Paola Noe will bring the event to London soon; London Design week 2012?

Participating to Kidsroom were  az&mut (F), Bybo design (S), Bomb Design (D), breaded escalope (AT), Collect Furniture (DK), Caroline Gomez/mouta (F), Gommini (D), Liliane (NL), green lullaby, Hektik (NL), Johannes Hoffmann (AT), Kalon Studios (USA), KIdsonroof (DK), kubix (AT), Jaell & Tofta (D), jooloomooloo (AT), Junior Living (DK), Lou & dejlig (AT), Move-it product (GB), Nonjetable (F),Nonah (F), Pete Oyler (USA), perludi (AT), Punch’n’Cuddle (GB), Rijada (LV), The Collection (F), Thorsten van Elten (GB), Tukluk (AT).

Country of origin Italy –  Country of production We design and develop our garments at our Italian Headquarters in Asolo, controlling every stage of their production, including: cutting, preparation, dyeing of fabrics, finishing, sewing of details, application of accessories and pressing. Through a team of expert in-house technicians, we coordinate and personally monitor a carefully

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Aalto + Aalto is a design office focusing on functional, esthetical and emotional product design, with the aim to bring something new to our material world.  (The bed on the picture is a prototype).

Via e-glue

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Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece has a busy busy life. Mother of 5 children, the Princess also runs her own business, the children’s line Marie-Chantal that she launched 10 years ago.

Specially designed by the Princess, this  diary is the perfect way to keep track of everyone’s busy lives and always stay on top of things.

Some people are good at summer collections, some better at winter’s. Alexandra Darcissac is good at both. But Alexandra is good at many things : at choosing fabrics that are not too sophisticated nor too rough, at using just the right amount of colour, at keeping things simple while focusing on details, at making girls look feminine but not girly, at doing things that are unique to her, at imposing her own aesthetics

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                            Nordic inspired photos by Monika Elena Kost – Location : Copenhagen- Brand : Noro. 

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Bu and the Duck, 106 Franklin Street ( btw W. Broadway and Church streets)

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When Susan Lane opened Bu and the Duck in 1997, she created a destination; Franklin Street was empty. It is only a decade later that Steven Allen and other fashion designers joined the Tribeca address.

Today, Franklin street is a must-visit for hip shoppers. 

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Bu and the Duck is very unique, with its charming antique feel and a great selection of clothing (including exclusive pieces by Bouton), knits, shoes, books. 

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Don’t miss Patron of the New (151 Franklin Street) – A newly opened fashion heaven with a sharp selection of upcoming brands for men (mainly) and women, as well as a small and fun range for children. Nicolas Andreas Taralis, Benoit Meleard, Ronald Pineau, Meresine.   Another cool store is the one of Gary Graham , with an inspiring ambiance as well as attractive women’s clothes and accessories.

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buandtheduck.com

patronofthenew.com

boutonkids.com

garygrahamnyc.com

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“Y’a pas le feu au lac” means “no need to rush”. The French expression evokes Lake Leman and the slow approach to life of Swiss people. YPLFL is also a design company based in France. Created by designers around the world, YPLFL products are an invitation to take your time, to contemplate your environment and to share with friends.

Inspired by traditional know-how and current technology, these objects primarily use wood as a poetic, aesthetic and functional vector.

My personal invitation to slow down today and to enjoy the last day of August with your children before crazy back-to-school… (Swiss children are already in class!)

http://www.yplfl.com

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Known for her one-of-a-kind handmade rag dolls, Jess Brown is introducing a small women’s wear range to her collections, inspired by her love for beautiful textiles. All of the line is shades of grey and natural linen and it’s all done in twice combed cotton.  The basic/essential pieces of a modern wardrobe, Jess’ way.  Irresistible.