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Tue 11 September, 2012
 
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TOYS R US
 
 
 
 
There's something silly in the air. And by 'silly' we mean an immature, glittery, plastic fantastic takeover by all things kiddie. Think the 90s Mickey Mouse Club meets Mattel with a pinch of cool – we've seen everything from Space Invaders paraphernalia and Hello Kitty rucksacks to Henry Holland glow-in-the-dark undies. And it doesn't stop there. Toymania is creeping its way up to the upper echelons of society: Minnie Mouse in Lanvin, Goofy in Balmain… Embrace your inner child and read on.
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GUMMYBEARS:
GummyGoods Nightlights
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Giant gummybears – but these ones you can't eat. Squeeze his belly and he lights up!
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GummyGoods Nightlights by Jailbreak
Available from Colette, €40
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BARBIE:
Louise Gray x Barbie
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She's been dressed by the likes of Alaïa, Comme des Garçons, Chanel, Burberry and Prada… and now it's Louise Gray's turn. Louise has designed three looks inspired by Barbie, as well as a limited edition doll which will be unveiled at her SS13 show next week.
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Louise Gray x Barbie at London Fashion Week September 17
   
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CARTOON:
Jeremy Scott x Bart Simpson
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J Scott loves a good pop culture reference (Mickey Mouse, The Flinstones, and that air hostess outfit for Britney). Now he's gone to The Simpsons for inspiration (the print is also available in a beanie, jumper, dress and skirt).
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Bart Simpson Wool Knit Scarf by Jeremy Scott Available from Colette, €265
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LFW:
Minnie Mouse Must Haves
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Minnie's getting spoiled. Not only is she leading the show at Barney's Xmas show in New York (see below), all eyes are on her at LFW this month. Designers including Richard Nicoll, Katie Hillier, Giles Deacon, Michael Van Der Ham, Lulu Guinness and Meadham Kirchhoff will unveil their Minnie-inspired, one-off pieces. After they're exhibited at Somerset House they'll be auctioned on eBay, with money going to the Fashion Arts Foundation.
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London Fashion Week
September 14 - 18
   
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MATTEL:
My Little Pony at Selfridges
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A My Little Pony pop up at Selfridges, followed by an actual pony wedding in Surrey. Enough said. We say get one for the mantelpiece.
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My Little Pony at Selfridges, from £6.99
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MARVEL:
Lazy Oaf x Batman
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Feel macho-meets-comic book geek in this Batman print short-sleeved shirt by Lazy Oaf.
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Lazy Oaf X Batman Character Repeat Shirt
£145
   
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DISCO:
All I've Ever Wanted by Anya Hindmarch
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Anya's current collection for AW is inspired by the childlike allure of peering through a toy shop window at Christmas. Pick up disco shoes and glittery bags – installed with LED lights, hidden music boxes and snow globes – in toy-like packaging.
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All I've Ever Wanted by Anya Hindmarch Available from Net-A-Porter
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DISNEY:
Disney's Electric Holiday
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Barney's have gone all-out kiddie in their plans for their Christmas campaign. Electric Holiday — which takes its inspiration from the classic Disney World electric parades — will feature iconic characters in high fashion: think Minnie in Lanvin (though we see her more as a Moschino girl), Daisy Duck in Dolce and Gabbana, Goofy in Balmain and Snow White in Nina Ricci. And this side of the pond will see Harrods' windows taken over by Disney princesses.
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Disney Electric Parade light show, November 14 Barney's, 660 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10065
   
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MOSCHINO:
Gennarino, the bear by Moschino
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Now you can carry one of Moschino's mascots around – on the back of your phone.
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Gennarino Bear
Available from Moschino boutiques
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STICKERS:
Kurt Cobain Stickerbook
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Not a likely combination but it works. They also have a Bill Murray colouring book.
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Kurt Cobain Stickerbook by Belly Kids
£9.99
   
 
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by JC
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SPOTLIGHTS
 
   
PARADISE COMPETITION
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West London's fave gastropub is turning five! Paradise by way of Kensal Green have got a 5-day birthday bash in store with the likes of Norman Jay, Jazzie B and Jade Jagger's Jezebels performing across the nights. There'll also be an invite-only do on Thursday, when Dan Lywood will be hitting the decks. Paradise are giving away five pairs of ticket for entry to all nights.
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To enter email competition@urbanjunkies.com by 4pm tomorrow.

Paradise 5th Birthday, September 12 – 16
9 Kilburn Lane, Kensal Green, W10 4AE
 
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PFSK CONFERENCE
 
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If you're in need of some inspiration, head to PSFK.com's annual day-long conference. Speakers are young creatives from different backgrounds – everyone from Jaguar and Innocent Drinks to the Sesame Workshop will talk – with topics covering brand storytelling in the social age, design and technology, and sustainability in the era of big data.
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PSFK are offering a discount: the first 20 readers to purchase a ticket using the code 'urbanjunkies' will receive a 20% discount.

September 13,
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX
 
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