WHY CHILDREN SHOULD WEAR ORGANIC COTTON CLOTHING

by BARN OF MONKEYS

When we’re choosing clothing for our kids, we tend to pick the softest materials, the cutest prints and most comfortable designs, and we should! Our sons and daughters deserve only the best. But there are other things you should be looking for in your kids clothing.

Did you know that some dyeing processes add chemicals to the textiles that can be absorbed into your body through your skin? A study conducted by Greenpeace states that over 20 brands had hazardous chemicals in their finished products for adults and kids – who are more vulnerable to the effects of these chemicals.

So why should you prefer dressing your kids in organic cotton clothing?

Organic cotton clothing is better for sensitive skin such as children’s as well as for those ,with allergies. Organic cotton farmers use only organic-approved fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides from plants, animals and minerals to prevent pests and diseases. This reduces the risk for your health while also protecting farmworkers and reducing environmental pollution.

But the origin of the cotton is not all that matters. For example, at Barn of Monkeys they take great pride in being GOTS certified (Global Organic Textil Standard), the leading textile processing standard for organic fibers, backed up by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain.

This means that from the moment that the cotton is picked up, they guarantee that the production of the fiber, processing and manufacturing of the clothes is done so within the GOTS standards!

And do you know what that leaves you with? A piece of clothing that is even softer than the common cotton clothing yet more durable which means that your clothes will look better for longer!

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BARN OF MONKEYS - SS19

Written by Les Enfants a Paris

Since the beginning, BARN OF MONKEYS has been driven by the chance to transform the fashion world. What makes the brand so unique is its urge to make a statement and provide exclusive apparels with a meaning. With their SS19 collection called “Recreation”, Barn of Monkeys invites children to keep their innocence and play endlessly.

“Do you remember the feel of the skipping rope on your hands? What about the sound of marbles clanking together? Hypnotized by their colors, we open our eyes to the elements of recreation. Cat’s cradle’s tricky patterns and the exciting hopscotch bouncing up and down move our playground under the clouds.”

The brand uses organic textiles that come to life in loose architectural designs in such fun ways! The dazzling colours of the SS19 collection exclusive prints invite all the boys and all the girls to play together. Plus, the collection is certified with GOTS, which makes it even more interesting.

Shop the Barn of Monkeys SS19 collection here at Orange Mayonnaise.

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For the original post, see Les Enfants a Paris blog

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JOIN OUR VINTAGE WINTER PARTY!

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Nu de Sint en zijn Pieten zo halverwege Spanje zullen zijn, verlangen wij weer naar knusse winterse etentjes en feestjes met vrienden. Kortom; let the party season begin! Maar wat doen we de kinderen aan? Wij gingen op zoek naar inspiratie voor feestelijke outfits in heerlijke, zachte stoffen en warme kleuren. En natuurlijk een vrolijke punch van glitter, glam en fun! Doen jullie mee?

Fotografie: Hannah Lipowsky

Styling: Pussycat and Bird

Concept: Hannah Lipowsky & Pussycat and Bird

Set dressing: Hannah Lipowsky

Met dank aan:

Modellen: Zosja, Stevie & Elijah (@ Hip4kidz), Gilles

Outfits / shops: Orange Mayonnaise and more

Zosja

Jurk: Kidchella The Label 

Maillot: Repose AMS

Stevie

Kimono top: Kidchella the label 

Culottes: Barn of Monkeys, 

Maillot: Repose AMS, 

Velours haarband: Global Affairs, 

Fluwelen tasje: Global Affairs, 

Schoenen: Next

Elijah

Gebreide trui: The Animals Observatory, 

Strikje: WeLoveTies, 

Merino wool harem pants: Caramel

Zosja

Jurk: Tocoto Vintage

Elijah

Overhemd: Le Petit Germain, 

Chino: Hundred Pieces, 

Bretels: WeLoveTies, 

Schoenen: Donsje

Gilles

Fluwelen jasje: The Animals Observatory

Pegasus blouse: Mini Rodini

Skater pants: Finger In The Nose

Stevie

Golden flower dress: Repose AMS

Gehaakte knuffelbeer: Global Affairs

Elijah

Gebreide trui: The Animals Observatory

Strikje: WeLoveTies

Merino wool harem pants: Caramel

Zosja

Jurk: Kidchella The Label

Stevie

Top: Kidchella the Label

Fluweel Flare pants: Loalio

Schoenen: Next

Hoed: Vintage

Zosja

Turtleneck: Mingo

Gouden plisse rok: Soft Gallery

Fluwelen tasje: Global Affairs

Come on, let’s join in!

Let’s celebrate true winter spirit

Unwrapping beautiful gifts

Sharing cookies, glitter and fun

Sparkles reflecting

The soft, wintery sun

Elijah

Gebreide trui: The Animals Observatory

Strikje: WeLoveTies

Merino wool harem pants: Caramel

Gilles

Geruite flannel shirt: Hartford

Gilet: Gray Label

Corduroy chill pants: Kidchella The Label

Stevie

Top: Kidchella the Label

Fluweel Flare pants: Loalio

Gilles

Flanel Shirt: Hartfort

Zosja

Jurk: Kidchella The Label

Maillot: Repose AMS

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For the regional post, see PussyCat and Bird blog

ORGANIC COTTON: ONE OF NATURE’S SUPERHEROES

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BARN OF MONKEYS

We’ve been hearing so much about organic cotton these last years but do you really know what the fuss is all about?

Produced and certified to organic agricultural standards, organic cotton is a blessing for the environment. Grown without the use of pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers, it reduces the overall exposure to toxic chemicals, hazardous to the soil, air and water. This means a severe reduction on the contamination of the food supply and on the chemical discharge on the air that causes several health conditions.

Organic cotton is the perfect combination of traditional agriculture and science! It requires, in average, 71% less water and 62% less energy, while conventional cotton is responsible for the use of 16% of the world’s insecticides and 7% of the pesticides.

Can you imagine how much it could reduce our environmental footprint if we all chose to wear eco-friendly fabrics? At Barn of Monkeys you can! And that is why they are carefully selecting partners duly certified with GOTS to be responsible for production!

Will you join us at the barn?

BARN OF MONKEYSstories that you wear

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TOUCH OF GOLD

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Touch of Gold: 

Autumn Kids’ Portraits Accented with the Season’s Hottest Metallic, Gold

Portraits of your littles are always a great way to customize holiday cards. While you plan this year’s photoshoot, consider styling them with gold accents. I consider gold (any metallic, really) a neutral and love it paired with rich tones as much as I love it paired with blush and light hues.

Photography & Styling: Beppie Veldhuizen | HMUA:  Jazgul Akmatova | Models: Audrina & Da_iza

Clothing & Accessories// oa, Caroline Bosmans, Barn of Monkeys & The Animals Observatory, via , Orange Mayonnaise

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For the original post, see Babiekins Mag Blog

GOTS – A SEAL YOU CAN TRUST

by BARN OF MONKEYS

GOTS stands for Global Organic Textile Standard and is the world’s leading processing standard for textiles. It is managed by the Global Organic Textile Standard International Working Group, a nonprofit organization supported by the US government.

The goal is to certify finished textile products made of organic raw materials using eco-friendly manufacturing techniques. It works as a trust seal that gives credibility to textile industries and companies that provide manufacturing services to fashion brands.

At Barn of Monkeys, they give the utmost importance to sustainability and the preservation of the environment. More than that, they want to assure the garments they provide are produced with the highest quality standards and at considerable lower risk to Mother Nature.

THINK BEYOND AW18 is so much more than a story told through clothes. It is a statement to be worn, a message we want to pass to the younger generations, an appeal to everyone who wants to make the world a better place and look majorly cool while doing it!

Meet you at the barn?

BARN OF MONKEYS
Stories that you wear

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BARN OF MONKEYS AW18

Written by Les Enfants a Paris

The Portuguese brand has a special approach to the concept of style and a very clear purpose: revolutionise the fashion world! It’s a brand with solid social and cultural values, thought for children and teenagers with ages between 2 and 16, with a promise to last a lifetime.

For this new collection called THINK BEYOND, Barn of Monkeys has decided to push the boundaries of imagination honouring the minds of the brightest men in History and their greatest inventions.

Putting “a little texture to the immaterial“, they have chosen to mix a palette of colours such as cosmic blue, green, purple and red with softest ones like water tones and yellow, adding abstract patterns to their magic recipe. “There are no boundaries to your imagination… If you can dream it, you can do it! Because the secret ingredient is you!“

Futuristic, yet very playful, THINK BEYOND AW18 is the perfect combination of smart and stylish. With loose and neutral designs, Barn Of Monkeys once again standing for gender standardisation, designing fashionable outfits perfectly suitable for both boys and girls. Think Beyond is an invitation to think outside the lines and trust your imagination. In other words, the key to happiness!

Shop the Barn of Monkeys AW18 collection here.

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for the original post, see Les Enfants a Paris