September 24, 2013
New kids brand on the block : Velveteen
Made out of soft, hand dyed and block-printed fabrics, Velveteen reinvents a repertoire of classic and sophisticated silhouettes for children up to 6 y old. Based in Hong Kong, this young brand launched in 2012 exhibited at Playtime New York last August is growing nicely.
September 23, 2013
Photographer Katrina Tang : about Oeuf and about Estonia
If I would have to summarise Oeuf, I would call it "the brand that always surprises us". Oeuf quickly grew from offering just a crib to a whole lifestyle brand that respects the planet, understands the essence of childhood and always brings new and fun ideas. We love…
September 21, 2013
Children’s photography : Emilie Vercruysse
Fun, fantasy and splashes of crazy colours are the main ingredients in the work of Belgian photographer Emilie Vercruysse. Very Belgium one could say. The campaigns she did for childrenswear brand Morley were very successful, widely posted and pinned on Social media. Quick chat…
September 20, 2013
Lucie Braun, 6 y old – Berlin, Germany
Lucie, 6 y old, is the strongest person in the world. Her dream ? To own a store with all things she likes most in her life. Myriam Werner, mother of Lucie and her two little sisters Elsa and Pia, is a Freelance stylist.
September 19, 2013
“Spirited” by No Added Sugar
No added sugar's new campaign was shot by Sandra Freij, a photographer chosen for the underlying darkness present in her pictures. ‘’The Autumn Winter story is a, tongue in cheek, chilling tale entitled Spirited". Shot in an atmospheric Georgian house in Old Spitalfields, it…
September 17, 2013
New Kids store in Paris!
New in Paris! Centre Commercial Kids, a 90 sqm space dedicated to children from 0 to 14. The store features a selection of beautiful childrenswear, accessories and toys that combine local craftmanship and ecological materials. All our favs are there : Oeuf, Bobo Choses,…
September 16, 2013
From Latvia with Love : Paade Mode
Latvian brand Paade Mode one of my Coups de Coeur at Playtime last July. I found that collection very fresh, honest, with great organic fabrics and beautiful knitted pieces. I also particularly appreciate chatting with the founder, Linda Raituma, so enthusiastic about…
September 14, 2013
SUMMER HOLIDAY STORIES, LAST PART
Fourth and last part of this Summer Holiday Stories, that took us to lots of different places and landscapes, from Washington State to Fiji Island, through Mallorca, Corsica,Morocco, etc. Today with Jess Brown, Lila & Tom, Nonchalant mom, Lmnop and Les Petits Chapelais we…
September 12, 2013
Molly-Meg at London Design Festival
Design Junction is a contemporary design show held during London Design Festival. Next edition will open on September 18. Beloved e-store (and partner) molly-meg will show there for the first time with a selection of their best products.
September 10, 2013
Lila & Tom with Melanie Rodriguez = Mango Kids
Following the example of Zara, French Connexion or Uniqlo, Spanish brand Mango just launched a kids line. A few Mango Kids stores opened over the summer, in Valencia, San Sebastien, Barcelona and Frankfurt. Here's a preview of their F/W 14 by Lila & Tom (Art Direction)…
September 9, 2013
German Market : in talk with Nina Sudkamp
Based in Berlin and mother of two young children, Nina Sudkamp opened blackbird/berlin, a PR agency that counts Smallable among its clients. Nina gives us an overview on the German market.
September 6, 2013
Wooden Figurines With A Little History Lesson
A bit of history with Y'a Pas Le Feu Au Lac, the Swiss design company founded by Grégory & Marie BODEL and FX BALLÉRY. Designed by Juan Pablo Cambariere, their Woostache wooden figurines are inspired by Argentinian anarchists from the beginning of the XXth Century.