Bonpoint: French refinement for the youngest wardrobes
Bonpoint was founded in Paris in 1975 by Marie-France and Bernard Cohen as a house devoted to children. Its baby wardrobe includes refined designs. The Bonpoint collection lets you explore the boutique's selection, from baby one-pieces to blankets; composition and finishing need to be checked for each style.
Paris, 1975: the people behind Bonpoint
The story begins with a clear choice. Marie-France and Bernard Cohen opened a house in Paris devoted entirely to children, at a time when luxury childrenswear barely existed as a separate category. The name remains associated with a wardrobe designed from babyhood onwards, with a recognisably French aesthetic: simple lines and attention to small details.
Choose a bodysuit or baby one-piece with daily use in mind: rest, frequent changes and freedom of movement. For a 0–3 month size, look at openings, fastening positions and seams as well as the age label.
Fabrics in baby clothes
For clothing worn next to the skin, look at composition as well as appearance. If you choose cotton, assess the fabric of the individual style and its washing instructions. A fibre or brand name alone does not establish comfort, safety or wash resistance.
Some details become clear when you handle the garment: finishing, hems, appliqués and seams. Look at these without assuming guaranteed durability or freedom from irritation. A garment that stays in good condition can be passed to a sibling or kept as a memento.
What to look at in Bonpoint babywear:
- The feel of the fabric. Good cotton feels soft and close-knit, rather than rough or loose.
- Internal seams. Check that they are flat and neatly finished, with no protruding parts.
- Fastenings. Buttons and poppers positioned to make changing the baby straightforward.
- Hems. Neat finishing is a detail worth looking for.
- Age sizing. Compare the 0–3 month label with the style's measurements and fit.
What to look for in a Bonpoint wardrobe for baby boys and girls
A first wardrobe is built in layers. Start with the clothes next to the skin: bodysuits and baby one-pieces, which babies wear for much of the day. These basics are a useful starting point for designer babywear. Browse the baby one-pieces and bodysuits category for pieces to buy in multiples for frequent changes when putting together a layette.
Then there is the blanket, which can become a keepsake gift. Explore the options in the blanket selection. The baby boys' section and baby girls' section group clothes for the first months, while the baby collection brings babywear together.
If you are building a layette from scratch, two articles can help. For girls, see the designer baby girl wardrobe guide. For boys, the same principles are applied to everyday pieces in the designer baby boy clothing guide. For the basics, the first designer wardrobe sets out what is useful in the early months.
Choosing a house devoted to children
Choosing a baby garment means looking at the style as well as the label. Fit, frequent changes and easy opening are practical points to assess. Bonpoint began as a house devoted to children.
The French character described here is a matter of style. Fabric, seams, hems and proportions should be assessed on each garment. For a parent or grandparent choosing a keepsake gift, these are useful details to consider.
Frequently asked questions about Bonpoint babywear
When was Bonpoint founded?
Bonpoint was founded in Paris in 1975 by Marie-France and Bernard Cohen as a house devoted entirely to children's clothing. It is one of the established names in luxury childrenswear. Browse the available pieces in the Bonpoint collection.
Which Bonpoint pieces should I choose for a newborn?
For the early months, you can start with bodysuits and baby one-pieces, buying several for frequent changes. Explore the baby one-pieces and bodysuits category. For a keepsake gift, you can also browse the blanket selection.
Does Bonpoint make clothes for baby boys and girls?
Yes, the brand offers clothing for both. Browse the baby boys' section and baby girls' section for the separate selections. The baby collection brings babywear together.
Why choose designer clothing for a baby who grows quickly?
A garment that stays in good condition can be passed to a sibling or kept as a memento. Assess the fabric, seams and care instructions for the individual style, without assuming durability from the brand alone.
Browse the Bonpoint collection to choose a refined baby piece, from baby one-pieces to blankets.
