July 31, 2012
Spike, 5 years old – Asserans, Switzerland
Instead of starting walking, Spike started running. His first steps were done running. Since then Spike loves running, and he runs fast! Mother of our young future marathon-man, Danièle McClellan is the co-founder of Swiss brand l’asticot.
July 29, 2012
A week in Les Landes (France)
A week has gone already. Wonderful time in Les Landes, the place where I spent time in the summer since I was born. Thanks to Kate from Toosta MacGinty for mentioning Chez Monette in Hossegor; we had a great lunch, Balinese style. Kate lived and worked here many years so she…
July 27, 2012
Vive les vacances!
Holidays, finally! Time to relax, read, play with the kids, do nothing, picnic on the beach, take a walk in the woods, dine late with friends, watch cult movies, hike in the mountains, visit castles and ruins, day dream, write postcards, play "petanque", dive in the pool and…
July 25, 2012
Beyond expectations at Pitti Bimbo for Pale Cloud
Well done Pale Cloud, who launched their Spring Summer 2013 at the 75th edition of Pitti Bimbo. The brand managed to secure a room a few steps only from the entrance of the Apartment, one of the must-see pavilions, featuring young independent brands.
July 24, 2012
What’s up at No Added Sugar ?
This winter, no added sugar's urban boys and girls will transform into country aristocrats playing equestrian and country pursuits. The very & "so brit brand" plays once again with quintessential British style. This collection is another confident contemporary take on…
July 23, 2012
Internships in the Childrenswear Industry
When well targeted, internships are an incredibly positive experience for both companies and students. In an interview, Celine Chouard, student at ESCE in Paris and Katherine Edmonds, owner of the brand Wovenplay, highlight the keys of a win-win deal.
July 21, 2012
Ellie, 4 year old – Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Ellie loves animals; a part from that, reading her answers to the questionnaire, she seems a really easy going and joyful girls - Rob Gallacher her father is the founder of Pippo Footwear, a new line of simple, beautifully made children's shoes.
July 20, 2012
Company Profile : Merveilles
Brand name : Merveilles Website : www.merveillescollection.com Date of creation : December 2010 Country of origin : France - Countries of production : India, Portugal, Mauritius Name of the founders : Félice Guilmeau & Isabelle Ancenay
July 19, 2012
Sebastien, 7 years old – New Delhi, India
Sebastien has great courage and is a risk taker which makes him an excellent traveler. He has a great curiosity and sense of adventure. He is passionate, persistent and energetic. Him and his little sister Anna (5) create great stories every day. Mother of the two, Chantal is…
July 18, 2012
Wovenplay
Brand name : Wovenplay Website : www.wovenplay.com Date of creation : 2007 Country of origin : USA - Country of production : USA, New York Name of owner : Katherine Edmonds
July 17, 2012
Coco, 4 years old – Huddersfield, West Yorkshire (UK)
Dancing ,drawing, swimming, baking and jumping on her trampoline - Claire Harper the mother is the founder of IndiaCoco.
July 16, 2012
How was Playtime Paris? Three retailers share their experience
Corinna from Kidsen (London), Sabrina form Boucle d'or (Brussels), Barbara from Mezzanotte (Milan) comment their visit at Playtime and share their precious finds.
July 16, 2012
Gastronomy + Children’s Fashion at Bonpoint Paris
The Paris Bonpoint flagship is impressive in size and displays an inspiring visual merchandising. The addition of Japanese canteen Nanashi, which serves healthy organic bento boxes (owner Kaori Endo was formerly at Rose Bakery) will definitely make the place a top must-visit…
July 15, 2012
Teach Animal Anatomy at Home
We bought a "4D Vision Frog Anatomy" kit at Praxton Gate, in San Francisco. That store is really great and we spent hours looking at the curiosities, games and books on display; a wonderful selection for kids and adults. Yesterday in London was a pretty ugly and rainy day and…
July 14, 2012
Tyler, 9 years old – New York, USA
Tyler is a sports enthusiast, and begrudgingly good pianist. Ali Wing his mother is the Founder/CEO of giggle and giggle.com, the stylish chain of baby products for new and expecting parents.
July 13, 2012
Kidscase
Brand name : kidscase Website : www.kidscase.com Date of creation : 2000 Country of origin : The Netherlands - Countries of production : India, China, Turkey, Portugal Name of founders/owners : Merel Verbrugge & Jacqueline van Nieuwkerk
July 12, 2012
Focus on American Brands Showing at Playtime Paris – July 2012
About ten American brands were showing at Playtime Paris this season. I've asked them some comments on the show, the visitors that came to their booths and the economic climate in the US. Here there are, in alpha order...
July 12, 2012
Did you know? Faguo means French in Chinese…
Faguo is a sustainable brand created in 2009 by two young French entrepreneurs, Frédéric Mugnier et Nicolas Rohrof. In China for a student's exchange, they had the idea to start a new project and to ethically produce it there.