There are clothes that follow the latest trends. And then there are those we come across with a sense of nostalgia in family photo albums – the ones we love to pass on, the ones that seem to stand the test of time without ever losing their charm.
At Les Enfantines, it is this second category that inspires us.
From the very beginning, we have chosen to create children’s fashion with a retro, elegant and timeless style, for children from birth to 8 years old. Silhouettes inspired by the wardrobes of yesteryear, reimagined with contemporary cuts, soft fabrics and delicate details.
But why this love of all things retro? The timeless charm of vintage clothing
Sometimes, all it takes is a glance at an old photograph to be instantly captivated by a child’s outfit: a pretty collar, a romper suit, a delicately gathered dress, a little knitted top, a sophisticated-looking blouse…
Vintage clothing had a way of being both simple and elegant at the same time.
They weren’t trying to follow any particular trend. They prioritised beautiful fabrics, meticulous details and cuts designed to move with the child.
It is this spirit that we love to see reflected in Les Enfantines.
A retro style, but never stuck in the past
Choosing a retro style doesn’t mean replicating the clothes of another era exactly.
On the contrary, we love to reinterpret the codes of children’s fashion from days gone by and bring them into the lives of today’s children.
A vintage-style collar can thus be paired with a more modern cut. A silhouette inspired by years gone by can be crafted from a soft, comfortable fabric. A dress with a vintage look can be designed to be worn just as easily at school as at a special occasion.
Our aim is to strike a balance between nostalgia and modernity.
Clothes for playing, running and growing up
Because, above all, a lovely child’s garment is meant to be worn.
We love beautiful silhouettes, but we also know that children play, run, jump, sit on the floor and have a thousand adventures in a single day.
That’s why our retro inspiration is always accompanied by a particular focus on comfort and practicality.
Clothes must look good in a photograph, but above all, they must be comfortable to wear every day.
A pretty dress should allow a child to run around in the garden. A blouse should see them through a day at school. A little jumper should slip easily over an outfit.
It’s this simplicity that we’re looking for.
Details that tell a story
In retro style, it’s often the little details that make all the difference.
A delicately crafted collar.
Some embroidery.
A button.
A lovely fabric.
A slightly gathered cut.
A soft shade.
At Les Enfantines, we place great importance on these details, which give the clothes personality without ever making them too sophisticated.
We love pieces that stand out for their simplicity rather than their extravagance.
We want to create timeless clothes for babies and children , pieces that you can love today and look back on with pleasure a few years later.
And perhaps even pass them on to a little brother, a little sister or the next generation.
From birth to 8 years old, a wardrobe that grows with them
From the very first newborn outfits to clothes for children up to 8 years old, discover the Les Enfantines collections and put together a delicate, elegant and charming wardrobe.