October 21, 2019
Maison Mangostan x Melijoe
Sneaker addicts at the ready! Colourful and covetable footwear label Maison Mangostan and Pirouette favourite kid’s fashion retailer Melijoe have come together to create a very special limited edition sneaker,and you won't find them anywhere else. Check out the eye-catching…
October 9, 2019
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…
October 7, 2019
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…
September 27, 2019
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.
September 23, 2019
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…
September 16, 2019
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…
September 9, 2019
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
September 9, 2019
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…
September 2, 2019
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…
August 26, 2019
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…
August 3, 2019
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…
August 2, 2019
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