Hello! I’m Ana, founder of Tropel Kids — a childrenswear brand born from a creative spark during lockdown. In 2020, I taught myself to sew as a way to stay sane and stay inspired. As a mum of two, I quickly became the resident fashion designer of the household — dreaming up bold, joyful outfits for my kids.

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My background’s in industrial and furniture design, so I’ve always been drawn to colour, shape, and function. With two tiny testers at home, I kept sewing — just for them. Bright, playful pieces that made the everyday feel a bit more fun.

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Then one day, while out at a restaurant, a woman complimented my children’s outfits and added, “It’s so nice you let them wear fancy dress out.” I smiled — and it got me thinking: why shouldn’t everyday clothes feel extraordinary?

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That moment planted a seed — but Tropel Kids didn’t happen overnight. It took two years of carefully bringing together the right elements to shape what I wanted the brand to stand for. Fabrics that felt right: mostly 100% cotton for comfort, durability, and breathability, with the majority milled here in the UK. I also partnered with a small, ethical manufacturer — a family-run, all-women team — who share my values around quality, sustainability, and making things with real care.

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Tropel Kids is all about sculptural comfort, creative freedom, and joyful self-expression. We make bold, wearable clothes designed to be lived in, loved, and passed on. No beige basics. No fast fashion. Just joyful, well-made gear for small people with big personalities.