I think you can say that children playing on the street (in most parts of Paris and other big cities) isn’t possible, it’s not just the safety element, there are things like the noise it creates, but the upshot is lots of parents feel timid about letting their children play outdoors.
As you might know, Emily and I love to encourage children to get outside to have active fun and yes sometimes it’s just hard finding the right locations for our ‘playdates’ but Emily found a quiet street in Koblenz, Germany, this time! Yes, the prevalence of cars, the distrust of strangers, the intolerance of normal childish behavior are all taken into account, we try our best!
We believe that traditional street play is good and fun for children because it allows them to figure out how to use their environment in creative ways on their own, or maybe with the help of adults who are doing their own socializing on the street. And let’s not forget about the fresh air although in the bigger cities that’s not always the case…
Get inspired by today’s playdate with photographer Emily Kornya and models Linda, Louis, Dianne, Amelie, Kaya, Leo, Ashley, Grace, Romeo and Lara.
Kaya is wearing an outfit by Fun & Fun.
Leo and Romeo are both wearing an oufit by Fun & Fun. Linda wears a dress by Fun & Fun. Amelie is wearing a dress by She.Ver. Kaya is wearing and outfit by Fun & Fun. Lara is wearing a dress by Dancing in the Grass. Dianne is wearing a white T-shirt by Fun & Fun and shorts by Dancing in the Grass. Grace is wearing a red top by She.Ver.
Leo and Romeo are both wearing an oufit by Fun & Fun. Linda wears a dress by Fun & Fun. Amelie is wearing a dress by She.Ver. Kaya is wearing and outfit by Fun & Fun. Lara is wearing a dress by Dancing in the Grass. Dianne is wearing a white T-shirt by Fun & Fun and shorts by Dancing in the Grass. Grace is wearing a red top by She.Ver.
Leo is wearing an oufit by Fun & Fun and shoes by Converse.
Kaya is wearing an outfit by Fun & Fun.
Romeo is wearing an oufit by Fun & Fun. Lenyo is wearing a T-shirt by Steiff. Louis is wearing a shirt and shorts by Fun & Fun. Linda wears a dress by Fun & Fun. Ashley wears a dress by She.Ver.
Linda wears a dress by Fun & Fun. Ashley wears a dress by She.Ver.
Leo and Romeo are both wearing an oufit by Fun & Fun. Linda wears a dress by Fun & Fun. Amelie is wearing a dress by She.Ver. Kaya is wearing and outfit by Fun & Fun. Lara is wearing a dress by Dancing in the Grass. Dianne is wearing a white T-shirt by Fun & Fun and shorts by Dancing in the Grass. Grace is wearing an outfit by She.Ver. Louis is wearing a shirt and shorts by Fun & Fun. Ashley wears a dress by She.Ver.
Romeo is wearing an outfit by Fun & Fun.
Linda, Leo, Ashley, Grace, Romeo are with Sugar Kids.
Photography by Emily Kornya, children’s fashion photographer who works throughout Europe. She has recently moved back to Europe after completed her undergraduate degree in English Literature, Russian Literature in translation and South Slavic Studies at The University of Toronto.
