NUN Kids

If you have been following along on the blog this Summer or even following me on Instagram, you would have noticed my latest brand obsession...  NUN Kids.  My kids have been living in our favorite pieces and Everly wears their headscarfs all the time!  There's just something about this brand that I love, okay, there is a lot about this brand that I love, and thankfully I get to share with you all the reasons why I love this brand through the lovely women behind the brand!  Annalisa and Micaela are here today to answer some questions I sent over to them and they are going to share with us all about the amazingly sensational brand - NUN Kids!

How was NUN Kids founded?

NUN Kids was born in 2012 during a holiday by the sea.  Our children playing freely and semi naked around us were the inspirations for natural, casual and comfortable clothes.  All this without forgetting the deep traditions of garments made in Italy and the respect for nature.

    

    These fantasies made in front of the Sardinia's blue sea became our goals, translate then in to NUN Kids.

What are somethings you wish NUN Kids clothing to portray?

More often then ever the adults world tries to take over the children one and the kids becomes like little mirrors around us.  NUN Kids would like to give back to the children their identity and so to free their capacity to see the world with eyes not yet compromised.

     NUN Kids with its comfortable garments made of natural fibers wants to respect the children freedom of movement and the joy of exploring without restrictions.

     

     We hope that freedom will be the future.  NUN Kids would like for the children to feel FREE to be and do and we hope they'll learn that freedom and respect doesn't mean compromise. 

     

NUN Kids is made of all natural materials, what kind of materials are used exactly?

Cotton and Linen in all their variations : Jersey, Gauze, Terry Cloth etc....dyed with vegetables dyes.  We would like to start using Nettle yarn and Crabyon (is a new fiber based on the technology of making Chitin/Chitosan into fibers) which is excellent for sensitive skin and has lot of consideration for the environment.

   

    Creativity and ideas never run out and never will but our country is in a very delicate economic states right now and a small family business like NUN Kids has to take each step with deep consideration.

Who creates the beautiful designs of each garment?

The heart and soul of NUN Kids is Annalisa Siano. She takes inspiration from our children, from the mothers and the deep respect of nature.  Annalisa and anyone that works with NUN makes a lot of effort to keep alive the passion and the ideals in which this brand was born.

When do you plan on releasing your new collection?

NUN was naturally born on the sea side so the natural translation was in to summer clothes but we do get inspired by other fabrics and tickled by the idea to deal with the cold even if we are not in rush!

What are some of your personal favorite pieces in your current collection?

This is a difficult question to answer because each time we see a kid wearing one of NUN garments that one becomes our favorite!  But perhaps: ARTURO, the bathrobe made in terry cloth and linen, our first creation!

What are some of your biggest inspirations when creating NUN Kids clothing?

The purity and simplicity of children soul that keeps them close to nature.  NUN kids wants to respect the environment  to offer a better future to our children.  That's why we choose to work with natural fibers, vegetable dye with their beautiful and extended range of  colors and methods of production which minimize environmental impact.

  

          We would like to add that NUN Kids is a small simple story of respect and love, to protect, to teach and we also hope, to hand down.

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Outfit Details:

Head Scarf: Nun-Kids

White Tank: Nun-Kids

Pink Pants: Nun-Kids

Oxfords: Zuzii

Necklace: Louise Misha

Blue Romper: Nun-Kids

Blanket: Nun-Kids

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"AT KALLIO, PRE-LOVED VINTAGE CLOTHING IS RECLAIMED, SORTED AND RE-SEWN IN ETHICAL FACTORIES AND GIVEN NEW LIFE. NOTHING IS WASTED. RE-IMAGINING THE BASIC CLOTHING FROM PREVIOUS GENERATIONS INTO ONE-OF-A-KIND STYLES FOR THE NEXT. 

THE CYCLE CONTINUES."

I was so excited for this day to roll around, because this brand has such a dear place in my heart and I couldn't wait to share it with you all!  I love the concept and the aesthetic behind Kallio and the lovely creator, Karina is "here" with us today to share her heart with us and give us a small glimpse into what all goes into Kallio on a day-to-day basis!

Welcome Karina...

 Karina, tell us how Kallio all started?

The fashion industry a wonderful and dynamic industry, however, there are many practices within the industry that worry me about the future health of our planet and our children. It is a little known fact that the fashion industry is the second biggest polluter in the world. I believe that it doesn't have to be this way. With a more conscious approach to making clothing we can reduce the effect that we have on the environment. That is why I started Kallio to address the issues and create solutions. 

From a designers stand point what are some challenges you face day-to-day? 

Design to us is a problem solving endeavor. There are always new challenges that need new solutions. Our main challenge is how to constantly improve what we do to make healthier decisions for not only the people we work with but also for our customers and our environment.

What are some of your favorite things to do when you aren't creating beautiful clothes?

Participating and leading skill sharing workshops where people can learn to sew and up-cycle their own wardrobes. Yoga and meditating brings me back to center. It's like hitting the reset button. As much as I love living in Brooklyn I love to immerse myself in Nature by Hiking in the National and State Forests or swimming in the ocean.

What are a few of your favorite things about Kallio?

We are upcycling and diverting high quality perfectly good clothing from entering the waste stream and from polluting our environment. We are locally made and sources, Kallio is helping support and create jobs in our local area. We make clothing for everyday use, that is easy and comfortable so kids can be themselves. All Kallio garments are made a little on the larger side so that they can be worn for a couple of seasons or years and then get passed down to the next in line.

Share with us some visions your have for Kallio in the future?

Kallio was and is my entry point to a more sustainable future and conscious design. There are so many designers and artists that are working to create a healthier world. For this reason we are working on opening a Kallio work/SHOP. It would be a home for the Kallio brand as well as a place for workshops around sustainable design and a Pop-Up shop for other conscious designers and artists to introduce our local community to their stories and beautiful work.

Everly is wearing the Kimono Flannel Tunic Dress, paired with black hi-top converses.

Thank you so much Karina!  You are such a gem and it was a pleasure not only getting to know you, but getting the privilege to hear more about your amazing brand!  We welcome you back to share more anytime you wish to join us!  :)