Growing Brave SS26 Launch Event
SS26 Collection Launch: Growing Brave at Brothers Farm
On Tuesday 31st March, we welcomed friends of Kite to celebrate the launch of our SS26 collection, Growing Brave – and what a special day it was.
Set in the beautiful Flower Barn at Brothers Farm in Wimborne, the space was filled with dried flowers and soft, natural textures, creating the perfect backdrop for a collection inspired by resilience, confidence and taking those all-important first brave steps.
SS26 COLLECTION
Growing Brave brings together thoughtful design, joyful prints and pieces made for everyday adventures. Across both childrenswear and womenswear, the collection celebrates curiosity, self-expression and the magic of growing into who you are.
An afternoon of colour and creativity
During a beautifully warm spring afternoon, we welcomed 25 families to explore the collection with us and enjoy a series of thoughtfully planned activities.
After welcome drinks and time for a relaxed browse, children gathered for a special reading of The Turtle that Turned the Tide by children’s author Rachel Bright – a gentle, uplifting story about bravery and resilience that perfectly echoed the theme of the collection.
Next, it was time for activities. At the heart of the afternoon was our Bravery Bear Adoption Centre – a thoughtful space designed to gently open up conversations around big feelings. A selection of Bravery Bears were waiting to be chosen, each with a tag sharing their own little worry or fear. Children could pick a bear to adopt, give them a name, complete an adoption certificate and promise to help them feel a little braver. Each one had even been treated to a bubble bath and blow dry at Kite HQ, ready for their new home. It was a simple, heartfelt moment that beautifully brought the spirit of the collection to life.
Outside, we set up badge making, colouring and creative stations, including beeswax modelling clay kindly donated by Medenka, giving little ones plenty of space to explore and express their creativity.
Storytime
Create Station
Badge Making
Bravery Bears
Throughout the afternoon, refreshments were enjoyed by both parents and children, with Grounded Coffee Roasters showcasing their Decaf Nation blends alongside their single origin coffees. New Forest Tea Company also joined us, with their bubble tea and iced matcha lattes proving especially popular in the warm spring sunshine.
An evening of style tips and networking
As the day moved into evening, the barn transformed into a calm and welcoming space for our womenswear event. Guests were invited to browse the collection and connect with one another with a drink in hand.
We were delighted to be joined by Alice Nichol, also known as The Swish Stylist, who hosted a sustainable styling masterclass, sharing practical, easy ways to build a wardrobe that feels good and works for you.
We also welcomed makeup artist Olivia Sharp, who led a session on enhancing natural beauty for busy women, alongside a look at some of her favourite clean and sustainable makeup brands.
Together, these moments created a thoughtful and inspiring evening, centred around confidence, self-expression and feeling your best.
Thoughtful treats from brilliant brands
No Kite launch would be complete without our signature goody bags, and this season we were thrilled to collaborate with a host of inspiring brands – all sharing our passion for sustainability, creativity and quality. Each bag was filled with goodies designed to delight little ones and grown-ups alike, giving a taste of playful exploration, mindful living and a little everyday magic.
Here’s a closer look at the brands that joined us:
Bao Skincare – BAO Skincare is a brand built on the belief that skincare should be simple, effective, and kind to both skin and the planet. Every product is carefully crafted with organic, natural ingredients, designed to nourish even the most sensitive skin. They are kindly offering our community a 20% off discount using code KITE20.
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Bramblewood Soaps – Bramblewood Soaps began in 2019, founded by a husband and wife team with a shared passion for creating gentle, natural skincare for their young family. Inspired by the beauty of Dorset and a love of botanical ingredients, each product is thoughtfully made using nature’s finest elements. Free from harsh chemicals and full of feel-good fragrance, their soaps and bath treats are designed to care for your skin while bringing a little moment of calm to everyday routines.
Buttermelle Charm Bar – Buttermelle Charm Bar was born from a love of the little details that say the most about who you are. Founded in 2025, it’s grown into more than jewellery – it’s a space where style, story and confidence come together. Each piece is thoughtfully designed to be personal, with charms chosen by you to create something truly your own. Created with care by a one-woman business, Buttermelle celebrates individuality in a way that feels effortless, expressive and quietly confident.
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Clare a Beau’s – Clare a Beau’s is a family-run business founded in 2019, creating beautifully crafted home fragrances designed to bring comfort and calm to everyday life. What began in a family kitchen has grown into a thoughtful collection of candles, wax melts and home accessories, all made by hand in Dorset. Inspired by nature and special moments at home, each product is eco-conscious, vegan friendly and designed to fill your space with long-lasting, feel-good scent.
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Crystal Boutique – Beautifully crafted crystals and mindful accessories to inspire calm and positivity. They kindly created a bespoke 'Growing Brave' set of crystal buddies for this event. Crystal Buddies are the perfect companions for both children and adults, designed to bring positivity, support, and a touch of magic into your everyday life.
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Green People – Green People is a pioneering organic skincare brand, founded over 25 years ago with a mission to make truly gentle, effective products for sensitive skin. Known for setting the standard in organic beauty, they combine innovative botanical ingredients with planet-friendly packaging to create skincare you can trust, every day.
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Decaf Nation – Decaf Nation was created from a simple idea – to enjoy great tasting coffee, without the caffeine crash. Born from personal experience and a growing need for more balanced choices, their blends are crafted for those looking to cut back on caffeine without compromising on flavour. Thoughtfully roasted and full of character, it’s coffee everyone can enjoy, any time of day.
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Happy Newspaper – The Happy Newspaper celebrates all that’s good in the world; a platform to share positive news and wonderful people. Each issue is based around a theme and includes various features, poems, showbiz, food and more combined with beautifully colourful illustrations throughout.
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Jimmy’s Iced Coffee – Jimmy’s Iced Coffee is all about great tasting coffee, made simple and refreshing. Founded with a mission to make iced coffee more accessible and enjoyable, their drinks are crafted using high-quality, Rainforest Alliance certified coffee and British milk. With a focus on sustainability, from responsibly sourced ingredients to endlessly recyclable packaging, Jimmy’s brings together feel-good flavour and a positive, down-to-earth approach to everyday coffee moments.
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Little Green Paper Shop – Little Green Gifts is your go-to destinationfor eco-friendly greeting cards, sustainable stationery, and unique eco gift ideas. Our products are crafted with the planet in mind, featuring packaging and designs made from plantable seed paper, created from recycled cotton. After use, simply plant the paper to grow beautiful wildflowers—turning your gift into something truly sustainable. From handcrafted eco-friendly jewellery to thoughtful stationery, every item helps reduce waste and give back to nature.
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Little Green Tots – Little Green Tots is a UK-based toy shop offering beautifully made, organic and ethically sourced toys. From soft knitted and plush companions to wooden and natural rubber toys, each piece is thoughtfully chosen to be gentle on little ones, kind to the planet, plastic-free wherever possible, and designed to be fun and engaging for children. They believe in creating a calmer, more meaningful play experience -encouraging imagination and creativity away from screens, and moving away from mass-produced toys towards timeless, sustainable pieces that families can truly cherish.
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Medenka Beeswax Crayons – Medenka beeswax crayons are inspired by blooming meadows and the busy work of little bees. Made from 100% natural materials, including pure beeswax, they are designed for little hands to draw and explore freely – encouraging small, brave steps in creativity. Sustainable, sensory… and making the world a little more colourful. In the UK, they are currently available via Amazon and Babipur
Organix – Organix is a much-loved children’s food brand, founded with a simple mission to create tasty, nutritious food using the very best organic ingredients. For over 30 years, they’ve been leading the way in organic baby and toddler snacks, making food that little ones love and parents can trust. With a focus on simple ingredients, sustainability and doing good for people and the planet, Organix is all about sparking a lifelong love of great food.
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Sustainable Susi – Sustainable Susi is a women-owned brand creating thoughtfully designed hair accessories with sustainability at their core. Founded with a mission to bring more conscious choices to everyday fashion, each piece is made using organic or recycled materials and produced with a focus on local, low-impact manufacturing. From biodegradable clips to upcycled fabrics, Sustainable Susi combines style and responsibility, creating everyday essentials that are kinder to both people and the planet.
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Wild Roots – Located at 18 Kingland Crescent, Wild Roots is a standout destination in Poole for unique gifts and botanical inspiration. Having recently doubled in size, the shop has expanded into a larger lifestyle space that seamlessly blends a lush indoor jungle with a curated collection of home interiors. It’s the ultimate spot to find a thoughtful present, ranging from
rare houseplants and pots to stylish candles, textiles, and home interiors. Beyond its beautiful retail spread, Wild Roots remains a vibrant creative hub in the KINGLAND district. The expanded shop offers even more room for their popular terrarium-making workshops and community plant swaps.
Kinder by Nature Wipes – Kinder By Nature is a family-founded brand created from a deeply personal need to care for sensitive skin. After struggling to find gentle, effective products for their baby’s eczema, the founders set out to create their own, using naturally derived ingredients that are kinder to delicate skin. With a strong focus on sustainability, their products are designed to be as kind to the planet as they are to little ones, using plant-based materials and fully recyclable packaging. Thoughtfully developed with both families and the environment in mind, Kinder By Nature brings together gentle care, innovation and a commitment to a more sustainable future.
Skin Bare Wipes – Skin Bare is a skincare brand focused on simplicity, using naturally derived ingredients to gently cleanse, nourish and rejuvenate the skin. With a “kind to skin, kind to nature” approach, their products are designed to be free from unnecessary additives, making them suitable even for sensitive skin. Thoughtfully created using sustainable materials and planet-friendly packaging, Skin Bare offers a more mindful, personalised approach to everyday skincare.
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In This Colour – In This Colour is a creative studio founded by designer Aya, known for its playful, abstract prints and bold use of colour. Inspired by a love of creativity and individuality, each design is thoughtfully created to bring personality and joy into everyday spaces. With a wide range of colour palettes and bespoke options, from stationery to special event pieces, In This Colour celebrates self-expression in a way that feels fun, vibrant and uniquely personal.
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A day to remember
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for a truly memorable event – our wonderful guests who joined us all the brands who supported this event. We’re so grateful to Alice Nichol and Olivia Sharp for sharing their expertise, and to Rachel Bright for bringing her the extra special storytime. And of course, a huge thank you to Brothers Farm for hosting us in their stunning Flower Barn – the perfect backdrop for Growing Brave.
