Swanky Kids Magazine - April 2024: The Kids Fashion Edition Issue 14

APRIL 2024 ISSUE 14

Real Style, Real Beauty

THE NEXT LEVEL OF FASHION

Audrey Is Rosie The Riveter

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FASHION,CREATIVE,BEAUTY,ART

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Editor-in-chief SALLY MARIE Lucy Morris Ashley Buchanan Tobias James Jarna Nasso Darren Wynne Heather Wilkins Lyndsey Adams Chloe Bennet Karaaina Bishara Laszlo Balogh

Executive Editor Fashion Editor Digital Editor Staff Writer Photo/Sub Editor Features Editor Beauty Editor Advertisement Manager Features Editor Logo Illustrator

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CONTENTS

April 2024

08 XIENA PHOTOGRAPHER: ZVONKO PHOTOGRAPHY WARDROBE STYLIST: EBONIE MITCHELL FEMALE MODEL: XIENA RAIN MITCHELL IG: @XIENAMITCHELL AGENCY @MAX AGENCY

14 AUDREY IS ROSIE THE RIVETER FEMALE MODEL: CARIANNE RENAE IG: @BASICALLY_US PHOTOGRAPHER: KERRY SOMERVILLE IG: @AZONEINAMILLION WB: HTTP://AZONEINAMILLION

24 CHILD PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER: YULIIA NEMCHENKO IG: @YULIIA_NEMCHENKO

POPOVA MODELING 28 OLGA ACADEMY CREATIVE DIRECTOR: OLGA POPOVA’S ACADEMY IG: @OLGA_POPOVAS_ACADEMY64

34 YESENIA PROMODELS CREATIVE DIRECTOR: NATALIA SHARAPOVA IG: @SHARAPOVANATALIA_KARELIA AGENCY REP: PROMODELS MANAGEMENT IG: @PROMODELS_AGENCY WB: HTTPS://PROMODELS.PRO PHOTOGRAPHER: KSENIA FETYULINA IG: @KSENIA_FETYLINA MODEL: YESENIA PROKHOROVA IG: @PROMODELS_AGENCY MAKEUP ARTIST: EKATERINA PETROPAVLOVSKAYA IG: @KATANAT31

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40 THE MASLENITSA PROJECT MODEL: ANIKA IG: @KURKUL7 MODEL: MIRA IG: @MIRAPULCHO MODEL: АЛЬБИНА @ALBI.SAF05 IG: @ALBI.SAF05 MODEL: MELANIYA RAHMAN @EMP_PLATFORM IG: @MELANIYA_CUTE_MODEL PHOTOGRAPHER: VLADISLAV KRAVTSOV IG: @VLADFOTOMOSCOW CREATIVE DIRECTOR: EKATERINA @EMP_PLATFORM IG: @EMP_PLATFORM

48 ONCE IN THE EVENING PHOTOGRAPHER: TATYANA LITVINOVA @НЕТ IG: @АННА PT: HTTPS://PIN.IT/3OFW7QE MODEL: ГОРДЕЙ

54 TULIPS FOR MOM PHOTOGRAPHER: ALEXANDRA USTINOVA IG: @ALEKSANDRAVLADY WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ALEKSANDA VLADY MODEL: DANIL SHUBIN IG: @ALEKSANDRA_USTINOVA_VL

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Editor’s Letter

Sally Morris Editor-in-chief

April 2023

PRIMARK: LITTLE DUCKLING 2 PACK ROMPER- £7.50

Welcome to Swanky Kids Magazine Fashion Edition April 2024 Issue 9!

This month, we delve into the vibrant spring season. Springtime, a season filled with renewal, growth, and vibrancy, is a period that impeccably reflects in the numerous trends for kids’ fashion during this time. It is a time of the year when nature reawakens, and this rebirth of life is mirrored in the colours and styles seen in children’s M&S: MINI clothing. The colour palette for this season is typically light and bright, drawing profound inspiration from the enchanting blooming ME POLO 2-16 YEARS flora and the inviting, clear skies of spring. Pastels are a staple of - £14 this season’s fashion, with delightful shades of mint green, soothing baby blue, and soft, inviting pink dominating the fashion scene.

MONSOON: BABY FLORAL JERSEY AND LEGGINGS SET - £24

M&S: DENIM EMBROIDERED JACKET - £24

When it comes to the types of garments appropriate for this season, light layers are the key. The weather in spring can prove to be quite unpredictable, with temperatures experiencing significant fluctuations from the coolness of the morning to the warmer afternoons. Layering is a clever dressing strategy that allows for adaptability to these temperature changes. A light cardigan or a stylish denim jacket is a versatile piece that can easily be thrown over a simple t-shirt or a playful dress, providing not just warmth but also an added layer of style.

Floral prints, a design that has become synonymous with the season of spring, continue to feature prominently. This season, however, designers are reinterpreting this classic print in a more abstract and modern way. Instead of the traditional rose or daisy prints that have been a mainstay in spring collections, we are observing a trend towards brushstroke flowers and oversized tropical prints, adding a touch of modernity and freshness to the classic floral design.

Another significant trend in the springtime kids fashion sphere is the incorporation of sustainable materials into clothing. As the world becomes more environmentally-conscious, it is heartening to see that more and more brands are following suit by using organic cotton, bamboo, and recycled materials in their clothing.

This not only makes the clothes more eco-friendly but also adds an additional selling point for the parents who are increasingly looking for sustainable options.

To wrap up, the essence of springtime kids fashion lies in the perfect blend of style and practicality. Next month, we will be back for another spring-filled issue, as we close out the season’s trends in time for summer. We look forward to seeing you there!

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MONSOON: REVERSAL HOODED PINK JACKET SET - £32

MONSOON: BABY LION JERSEY SET - £24

TKMAXX: KIDS 4 PIECE SET £16.99

GEORGE AT ASDA: PRINTED SHACKET - £10 TO £14, SIZE DEPENDANT

TKMAXX: KIDS ORANGE DRESS£9.99

TKMAXX: BLACK KIDS SANDAL £12.99 TKMAXX: METALLIC RAINBOW KIDS SANDAL- £12.99

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MARKS AND SPENCERS KIDS DENIM MARKS AND SPENCERS: MOM FIT LIGHT DENIM RIPPED JEANS Subtle fading and ripped details give these jeans a naturally worn-in look. Ontrend mom fit with an adjustable waist which grows with them. Zip with button closure and four-pocket styling. Crafted from pure cotton denim with an authentic wash. All M&S denim is made with responsibly sourced cotton and less water.

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Yesenia CREATIVE DIRECTOR: NATALIA SHARAPOVA IG: @SHARAPOVANATALIA_KARELIA AGENCY REP: PROMODELS MANAGEMENT IG: @PROMODELS_AGENCY WB: HTTPS://PROMODELS.PRO PHOTOGRAPHER: KSENIA FETYULINA IG: @KSENIA_FETYLINA MODEL: YESENIA PROKHOROVA IG: @PROMODELS_AGENCY MAKEUP ARTIST: EKATERINA PETROPAVLOVSKAYA IG: @KATANAT31

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ONCE IN THE EVENING PHOTOGRAPHER: TATYANA LITVINOVA @NO IG: @ANNA PT: HTTPS://PIN.IT/3OFW7QE MODEL: GORDEY

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TU AT WWW.SWANKYMEDIAGROUP.COM/KIDS TU: SCION MONO WOVEN DRESS FOR GIRLS £14-16 & SCION MONO FLORAL PRINT DRESS £28

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