New section kleine fabriek

kleine fabriek offers for the first time a 'new design' section, where a select group of small and/or new brands are exhibiting. The 8th edition of the international children's trade fair takes place on January 11 and 12 in the Amsterdam RAI.

The new design part consists of 11 smaller stands in the Park Foyer, next to the kleine fabriek hall. Merel Bunnik: "We got a lot of requests from starting designers and small companies for whom a standard participation is hard to achieve. Because we wanted to give them a chance we have created this possibility. Also, it really meets our ambition to surprise our visitors every edition." In the new section for example there is French brand Mini Labo with cotton cuddles, colourful accessories for the children's room, wall stickers and wall paper. Also French: Georges & Rosalie show their folklore interior accessories collection.

The designers were inspired by their trip to Vietnam, and all beautiful fabrics and patterns are produced Fair Trade. German brand Apünktchen has clothing for boys and girls from 1 to 10 years. Clothing that is not meant to be trendy but just different. Dutch designer studio Ateliers is also there with furniture line Stek. Their wooden children's furniture is strong, tough and handy and has a long endurance. The Stek designs, like a rocking chair and a filling stool will also appeal to grown-ups because they easily fit into modern interiors.

Besides the new design section, successful parts of the fair return, such as the concept store 'Check the market', where visitors will be inspired by young designers. And upcoming talent Rogier Roeters exhibits his wooden sculptural cars at the entrance.

On Sunday January 11th at noon, children will show the latest collections of the exhibitors during a Parade along the isles, and their photo's will be taken during a photo shoot in collaboration with the internationally renowned Kid's Wear kleine fabriek offers a wide variety of fashion, shoes, accessories, furniture, toys and other cools stuff. This 8th edition the fair has grown to 447 labels from 25 different countries. The major part of the brands is from the Netherlands, Denmark, France, Belgium, the US and Italy. For further information check www.kleinefabriek.nl.