What do children wear around the globe

I really like this feature by the wonderful kid's design blog, Bloesem kids, What do children wear around the globe, where people describe what some of the kids wear in their city.



The above designs are from MarMar in Copehagan, Denmark, and the owner describes the children's clothing on the street near her, and the second story in this post is from Hong Kong. Go see it!

I also enjoy reading about the kids in their city because the kids in mine dress, let's say, kind of boring and trademark this and that, and same as everyone else, which is mainly the average local clothing shop's fault. Their lack of range, imagination and stereotypes drive me nuts.  Ha! This is also another reason we like finding treasures in second hand clothing shops. The variety and colour is a lot richer than the general clothing shop's 'everything must be pink for girls' etc cliches.

Tim Walker, London photographer

I have had quite the intense week personally, which photographically means first of all at times like these I withdraw from taking photographs for a while, and secondly, when feeling a little better, I seek solace in reading, etc, but also browsing art and photography.

One image that cheered me up yesterday was this one...



oh how I would love to stay (or visit) there,
with balloons! Of course. :)

The image is by Tim Walker, whom I have just discovered, thanks to the above image, and who is a stunning fashion photographer, e.g...



The image to the right also reminds me of a dear friend, who would create things like this, on a different level. It reminds me of her hallway tree, and by the way, this is the hallway of a house that the first photo here reminds me of, and she is also just the sort of wonderful, whimsical friend who would adorn her house with balloons as well.

Well. I am now officially cheered up. :)

Tim Walker (stunning!)