March 22, 2012
Pom d’Api
Brand Name Pom d'Api - Company name Rautureau Apple Shoes Date of creation 1870 for the company, 1973 for the Brand Country of origin France - Country of production France, Tunisia (and Asia for sneakers) Name of the owners Guy Rautureau and Yvon Rautureau, sons of the founder…
March 21, 2012
Homes at play
Just released, "Playful Homes" by Andrew Weaving is not just another publication on kid's rooms. The 240 pages book features twelve family homes, all designed
March 20, 2012
Playtime New York – Part II
I have to say that my favourite children's trade show is Playtime New York. Well, two (main) good reasons
March 18, 2012
For young eyes only…
They are very stylish and wonderfully designed; they carry names such as Jackie, Lenny or Bobby; they do the best job to protect the eyes. Sons + Daughters' hot
March 18, 2012
Happy mother’s day!
Here's a funny pop video featuring dresses by Bang Bang Copenhagen. This song was launched for International Women's Day, by Swedish pop band Tikkle Me. Happy Mother's day ! (UK).
March 17, 2012
france culture
When I was living in New York I was in love with European stores, and now that I am based in Europe, I buy most of my things in the Big Apple (the change rate is in my favour!). The grass is always greener...
March 15, 2012
The basis of children’s joy
I loved the feature "Toying with ideas - Philosophers on children" in the latest issue of Kidswear Magazine. A brillant compilation of quotes on education and childhood by Nietsche, Hannah Arendt,
March 14, 2012
San Francisco – what to see, where to eat and sleep
I had a wonderful time in sunny San Francisco, where I was able to catch up with children's designers Jess Brown & to Dagmar Daley. Both recommended
March 13, 2012
Nathan James, 5 & Carla-Rose 3 y old – Eze Bord-de-mer, France/Pacific Palisades, California
Nathan is a very joyful and communicative boy with a passion for animals; he talks about them to every person he meets! Carla-Rose, as joyful as her brother, is articulate as well as being a true artist.
March 12, 2012
Playtime New York – Part I
Here's a selection of the the brands that caught my eye at the show.
March 11, 2012
Children’s stores, LA
Although I spent a lot of time at Lost and Found in LA (see my post from last week), I also visited stores in West LA
March 11, 2012
Do you know Doolittle?
Doolittle issue #13 - Photo by Melanie Rodriguez. Relatively new, Doolittle magazine
March 9, 2012
Oscar, 6.5 years old & Selma, 3.5 – London, UK
Oscar and Selma are in love with dogs, but they also are into clothes a lot, dreaming of pink bowtie (Oscar) and pink dress with diamonds (Selma).
March 8, 2012
Fairytale morning
Monika Elena Kost, Photos for the brand Stellina (Fall 2012 ) - Monika shares her time
March 7, 2012
A tour chez Marie et Rose-Alice
Founder of children's brand Marie et Rose-Alice, Valerie Chaptal has been in the children's industry
March 5, 2012
Anais & I
Brand name Anaïs & I – Company name Anaïs & I inc. Created in November 2009 Country of origin USA – Country of production Currently Korea Name of the owners Jane D’Haene & Hermine Heller – Name of the founder Founder Jane d’Haene Nbre of employees……