Katie’s Monday Mini Memo #001

Mondays get a bad rap—but I like them. They’re a clean-slate. It’s the first of September, time to put away the shorts & t-shirts & look forward to cosier vibes.

How to dress like a KPop star, the new collab between Bobo Choses x Binibamaba, who’s at Maison et Objet in Paris and ‘De minimis’ no more…

KPop Demon Hunters is Netflix’s most-watched movie of all time. With over 236 million views since its release it has topped the charts in multiple countries. The film’s soundtrack has achieved billions of streams globally, and the fictional girl group, Huntress, reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with their single “Golden”. If your kids have access to your Netflix subscription then you know this is the truth! Little ones wants to dress like a KPop Demon Hunter – whilst I wanna be a KPop superstar :)

If you have been on Instagram the past couple of days and work in kids fashion there is no way you’ve not seen multiple posts on the Bobo Choses x Binibamaba collab. A limited-edition collection combining the soft, sustainable Merino sheepskin & wool of Binibamba with a splash of Bobo Choses’ playful style.

The next edition of Maison & Objet, Paris will take place from Thursday 4 through to Monday 8 September 2025 at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre. Kids accessories & lifestyle brands Sticky Lemon, Patti Oslo, & Wigiwama will be exhibiting.

The ‘de minimis’ exemption had applied across the world before Trump’s second term. The relief had allowed goods worth less than $800 (£595) to enter the US duty-free since 2016 – and for decades before that at a lower threshold.

Under the new rules, only letters and personal gifts worth less than $100 (£74) will still be free of import duties. Charges will depend on the tariff regime facing the country from where the goods are sent. Fox example, a parcel containing products worth $600 would raise $180 in extra duties when sent from a country facing a 30% tariff rate.

Currently, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria.,Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia have suspended postage to USA.

The result is many kids brands & stores are currently suspending delivery to the states. Something ww’ll have to keep an eye on.

Linda & I will be recording a micro pod of Kidswear Therapy on the subject of Tariffs & Trump’s decision to do away with the de minimus exemption. We discuss the impact on brands, stores & consumers buying kids fashion & products. If this is affecting you and you would like to tell us your story on the pod, or send in a question please get in contact hello@pirouetteblog.com

That’s all from me this Monday. Let’s get excited for Autumn, stay cozy & keep an eye on the small stuff—it always speaks loudest.

Katie
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