DEPARTURES STYLE PLAYTIME 30 Through the Looking Glass Beginning as a small boutique in 1986, Childsplay has evolved over the past 35 years to become the world’s leading retailer of children’s designer fashion. More than 200 brands are represented by the Britain-based firm, which offers a number of globalexclusive pieces as well as one-of-a-kind packaging – involving not only beautiful wrapping but also a signature scent – for an unboxing experience that charms both parents and children. Seasonal collections are joined by a range of accessories and gifts on the website – catering to an international clientele that includes A-list actors and athletes. – Imogene Tyler Left: Emilio Pucci expresses its versatility with a cool colour palette, while retaining the brand’s instantly recognisable hypnotic prints; below: connoisseurs of keeping it real, no one does unapologetically luxurious fashion quite like Gucci; bottom: Zadig & Voltaire captures the spirit of youthful nonchalance in a fashionable and functional way: artisanal tailoring scored by rock ’n’ roll CREDIT GOES HERE CREDIT GOES HERE
CREDIT GOES HERE CREDIT GOES HERE ALL FASHION IMAGES COURTESY CHILDSPLAY AND THE RESPECTIVE DESIGNERS AND BRANDS Expression and innovation are the pillars upon which Emporio Armani reworks classic Italian couture in a playful and exciting way DEPARTURES 31
