2014

Little Indians was founded in September 2014 by Vanessa Erasmus from Rotterdam. Vanessa missed a quirky collection for her two boys, Dayne & Jimmy. With Little Indians she wants to create a world for the little ones that fits the lifestyle of the modern mother. It started with a pair of shoes and 8 pairs of leggings.

Jimmy on the left and Dayne on the right during the first shoot in August 2014.
Photography: Florine van Rees

2015

Fashion collection: Little Rockstar

At the beginning of January, Little Indians attended its first international fair. The first retailers in America and Europe purchased the collection.

2016

Fashion collection: Let's stroll in the woods.
Based on the French children's song ' Promenons-nous dans les bois '. In 2015, Little Indians collaborated with a French designer Celine Telliez. She developed the recognizable Little Indians fits that are still used today. Stores such as Lafayette and Barney's New York joined as customers.

Photography: Florine van Rees

2017

Fashion collection SS17: Forever Young
Fashion collection AW1718: Little Explorer

May 2017: Little Indians Skincare

Vanessa's own skincare line has long been a dream. She herself has eczema-prone skin , and her eldest child also has easily irritated skin. That is why she developed a high-quality skincare line that is gentle and caring for babies and children. After two years of development and testing, the care line was finally launched in 2017. Consisting of a hair & body wash and a body lotion. The products are free of chemicals and do not contain parabens, sulphates (SLS/SLES), synthetic dyes or preservatives.

Photography: Florine van Rees

October 2017: Little Indians STUDIO
Little Indians moved to the Goudsesingel in Rotterdam.
With the move to a new building also came the idea of ​​opening a store. In addition to the complete Little Indians collection, you will also find interior items, toys, gifts and of course the new care line. The showroom and head office were also located here. Vanessa has also been nominated as a Businesswoman in the Rotterdam region.

Photography: Florine van Rees

2018

Fashion collection SS18: Summer Hero
Fashion collection AW1819: Future Astronaut

Fashion collection SS19: Happy Faces
Fashion collection AW1920: Good Mood

Photography: Florine van Rees

Little Indians moved from Rotterdam Center to Rhoon. A business premises where the next phase of growth can be achieved and all handling of online and retail customers could be done more efficiently.

2020

Fashion collection SS20: Ready For Take Off
Fashion collection AW2021: Find Your Voice

Little Indians is launching its own HOME & BEDDING collection. The line includes bedding, baby nests, pajamas, tableware, water bottles, bags and accessories. In addition, a complete new born line will be launched. The goal was to one day furnish an entire children's room with items from Little Indians. The launch has made a big difference in this regard.

March 2020: Little Indians X Antoine Peters Collection.
Little Indians celebrates its 5th anniversary with collaboration with designer Antoine Peters. According to designer Antoine, this collection is not about looking back, but about looking forward to everything the future will bring for Little Indians. And especially for the children, because they are the future. Antoine: “ The clothing is a joy to wear, but it is also a warning to all adults that we should not ruin this world for future generations. ”

The anniversary collection is made from upcycled leftover fabrics from 5 years of Little Indians. The entire collection is made of sustainable materials and produced in a way that is both human and environmentally friendly. Antoine: “ Our goal is to design beautiful clothing that is not thrown away, but is passed on when the children have grown out of it. ”

Photography: Florine van Rees

August 2020: Launch of fill-in books
In collaboration with Uitgeverij Lannoo, 3 fill-in books are being developed: The Ultrasound Book, School Photo Book and Baby Book.
The most beautiful memories can be collected here. With plenty of space for photos, crafts and writing small messages. Great to browse through later and reminisce.

December 2020: The Echo Book in 2nd edition

2021

Fashion collection SS22: Hotel Life
Fashion collection AW2122: Desert Stories (coming soon!)

Photography: Stephanie van 't Klooster - van Schaik
Location: Dudok in the Park.

March 2021: Opening POP-UP store in the Westfield The Mall of The Netherlands.
Little Indians still works with the same producer as in the beginning. “ The fabrics, the production process and the quality are very important. This is what people will really see in the Westfield mall. It's nice to see people feeling the fabrics. Sometimes the quality and softness do not come across in the webshop. That's such a shame! ”
The store is temporary, but it is certainly not excluded that a new store will be opened at a different location afterwards.

August 2021: Little Indians HQ moves to Ridderkerk.
The new building is 3x as large as the previous office. Growth can be achieved here with plans for the coming years.

Our vision:
With Little Indians we want to make the world a bit more beautiful and sustainable. We try to be timeless with our clothing but still follow the trends. We ensure that we produce responsibly and that our clothing has as little impact on the environment as possible. Will you help us achieve our goal?

More about Little Indians:
The collections are created from our office in Ridderkerk. From selecting the fabrics to designing the prints. Everything happens in the house.

90% of the collections are produced in Turkey. The other 10% comes from Portugal.

Our warehouse is also located near the office. Here, all orders (both Online and Wholesale) are packed and shipped with love.

Meet our team here .