Formidable Family Ekstrand – Leo Leo Copenhagen. Part 2 of 2
Can you tell us a little bit about Leo Leo and how you started ? I’ve worked in the fashion industry and always known that the path for me was something along designing. For many years I just didn't quite know in what direction or field, and sometimes all that studying made it…
Formidable Family: Ekstrand, Leo Leo Copenhagen. Part 1 of 2
The Ekstrands are a family of four hailing from Copenhagen with Dad Emil (35) and Mom Josefine (34) co-founders of Leo Leo producing timeless designs for children and babies. Together they have two children Leopold (4) and Hilma (2). For some a dream and mere idea the Ekstrands…
Photography: The Many Faces of the Grown Man’s Self – Léa Wormsbach
Proving studio shoots need not be boring - a rich deep colour palette can project a luxury aesthetic and stand out from the saturated tendency of standard catalogue shots.
The photography of Léa Wormsbach.
Fred and Ginger – Hide and Seek, FW19
Time to stop and have a little look at this interesting collection from Belgian label Fred and Ginger. Their playful collection with unique prints demands a double take. Abstract shapes are in fact foxes and other woodland creatures. Is it an optical trick? well it's certainly a…
A Quick Look… at ABC Carpet and Home, NYC.
It's the Manhattan institution in which every artistic independent aspires to have their unique pieces on display in the coveted kids corner. OK, they only have a very small section of the store dedicated to the world of kids, however it's highly curated and very gorgeous with…
Reebok x The Animals Observatory 2nd Collab
The Reebok Classic Nylon Sneakers receive The Animals Observatory colour treatment in this their second collaboration and they are available now!
View their eye-catching primary colour sneaker collaboration at The Animals Observatory and Melijoe.com
The Society Of Scent – Scent Creation Lab
It's Friday the 2nd of August and I'm sitting on the Subway en route to the Bronx, once known for its gang activities and its poverty stricken neighbourhoods. In recent years though this former poster boy for urban decay has witnessed significant development, and so it is that I…
Pirouette One to Watch Winners SS20
Labels & collections to keep your eye on! This season's Pirouette One to Watch Awards celebrate the best in children's fashion SS20. Labels and collections from Pitti Bimbo, Playtime New York and CIFF Youth showcasing original independent labels and the latest stunning kid's…
Back to School with Melijoe.com (Editors Picks) AW19 FW19
Melijoe.com Editors Picks AW19 FW19 - Girls As we know everything has to come to an end - even the long playful days of the school holidays must give way to the chime of the school bell. It's not going to be easy to return to the discipline of the school planner. But maybe a…
Show Report: Playtime Paris #26
Playtime Paris #26 For this edition it was evident that the Playtime team had made an effort to changes things up at the show. The reduction in the number of brands was a good move - allowing more space for the exhibiting labels to show the collections off at their best. The…
Paade Mode What? Can? I? Do? for Kid’s Wear Mag Vol. 49
What? Can? I? Do?
A childish, quick fire interview with Paade Mode founder Linda Raituma and designer Edite Kirse
METAMORPHOSIS [tran-suh b-stan-shee-ey-shuh n ] by Blaire Hawes
There's something about Blaire's work that both stirs emotions and captivates the eye. A beautiful uneasiness with nothing contrived or pushed. Blaire makes no apologies to a complicated and at times judgemental world. Instead she extends an invite into a dialogue of…
Simple and pure like childhood should be…Liilu Interview for Kid’s Wear Vol.49
Originally written for Kid's Wear Magazine Vol.49
The German-based label Liilu creates fresh dreamy muslin garments with a strong presence and the softest of touches - timeless, sustainable children’s wear simple and pure. Just as ‘childhood should be’ so says Sibylle.
EFVVA educating through design – SS20 collection.
Preserve the environment for future generations by educating through design. What better than to use the platform you have to incorporate the pressing and urgent issue of climate change? Through their SS20 collection EFVVA's designs aim to bring awareness of our collective…
In Conversation with hat designer Lorna Murray
Growing up in Perth, one of the world's sunniest cities required hat designer Lorna Murray to develop a degree of resourcefulness in order to cool down and escape the endless sunshine of the summer months. During her university days as an art school student Lorna used to…
Barbie at 60 with Laura & Katie
Katie & Laura talk Barbie.Katie invites Laura from Velveteen to the Barbie exhibition held at Pitti Bimbo 88 earlier this year. So how has the iconic Barbie evolved over time, from being an astronaut with blue eye shadow to today’s ‘more’ progressive…
What’s in store at Playtime Paris #26
Preview of Playtime Paris #26 Parc Floral de Paris June 29-July1 2019 Firstly before getting into the article we can confirm that there will be air conditioning at this edition of Playtime Paris! Wonderful news as it's going to be hot hot hot in Paris... The ever popular french…
Pitti Bimbo 89 Trade Show Report SS20
Summer has finally arrived with Pitti Bimbo 89. There was a location change to the show i.e The Kid’s lab. under the warm Florence sun the vibrant energy of Il Gufo’s Secret Garden runway stole our hearts, short fringing and muppet reference trends caught our eye as did the must…