New podcast launch
The Kidswear therapy podcast is a safe space to discuss the ups, downs, the positives and sometimes the irritations of the kidswear industry. Linda McLean of Smudgetikka joins myself Katie Kendrick as we host this new discussion about the people behind the kids’ fashion and lifestyle industry..
To discover the stories of the people in this funny, unique and often overlooked industry follow and subscribe where you normally listen to you podcasts. Our guests chat about the influences stemming from their own childhood and reflect on how they ended up working in kids fashion.
Maybe you have some topics you’d like us to discuss? If so just get in touch!
Episode #1
2023 Year Review
Heading into 2024 we couldn’t launch our new podcast without an ‘End of Year Review of 2023’.
In this first episode we discuss our kids’ fashion & lifestyle names to remember for 2023… a trend to remember, a trend to forget! ‘Film of the year’ – spoiler Linda only went to see one film during 2023 so the shortlist was… short! Plus, we look at what we’re looking forward to in 2024.
Episode #2
George Reddings
In this episode Linda & Katie chat to George Reddings about her fascinating and diverse career in kids’ fashion from working under Micky Drexler at Gap in New York to working on developing labels for Jools Oliver and singer Jessie Ware.
George Reddings
During her 25+ years as a designer, George has had a varied creative career working in everything from fashion to furniture, from textiles to branding. Covering the adult, kids and baby markets, for global brands and independent start ups.
@george_ggredd_
@colourstory_studio
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