Alejandra & Mateo
In 2012 when Mateo was 3 years old he was always singing, dancing and chatting! Now aged 9 Mateo loves acting and has lived in multiple countries. His mother, Alejandra Salvatore an architect, designer and the founder of www.severinakids.com says “Mateo surprises me all the…
One to Watch Awards Invited Designer Interview: SO-SO
'Lose the north' Compass by SO-SO Maria and João met at architecture school, after which they worked as architects for some time but both missed “practical work”... So João bought some machines so he could work with wood in his free time. They then started designing some pieces…
Ciff Youth – It’s all change this season
It’s out with the old and in with the new for CIFF YOUTH (previously CIFF Kids) in a move to diversify and expand the platform and engage with youth culture. This forthcoming edition of CIFF YOUTH will take place alongside CIFF in a new location within Bella Centre. Taking place…
EFVVA
Brand name: EFVVA Company name : NIKLAS HULTQVIST/ EFVVA Website: www.efvva.com Date of creation: 2011 Country of origin: Poland Country of production: Poland EU Name of owner/founder: Ewa Wróbel Hultqvist Number of employees: 4 In how many countries is the brand present:…
Playtime 25th edition – A focus on the Family
It’s time for the 25th edition of Playtime Paris and it’s all about ‘Family’. Of the 548 brands at the show 418 brands will be returning, whilst 130 are first time exhibitors. The lifestyle section of the show will expand taking over another area near the South entrance as well…
Cherrypapaya
Brand name: Cherrypapaya Company name: Cherrypapaya Website: www.cherrypapaya.com Date of creation: March 2014 Country of origin: Portugal Country of production: Portugal Name of owner/founder: Sandra Barradas Number of employees: 4 Number of sales points (independent…
New Screen Capture: Parent & Child interviews revisited. Playtime Paris exhibition 2019
Screen Capture exhibition: Parent and Child interviews revisited. January 26 - 28 2019 In a fast-paced ever-changing world it’s important to occasionally stop and reflect on things done, and experiences shared. Pirouette’s Parent & Child interviews provide a snapshot in time…
Pitti Bimbo 88 Video Diary
Whether you are inside the box looking out, or outside looking in Pirouette Editor Katie Kendrick invites you to join her during three days of this enigmatic International children’s fashion and lifestyle show. Reporting all the news from the 88th edition of Pitti Bimbo with…
New Season: One to Watch Awards ‘Lose the North’ compass by So-So
The Pirouette One to Watch Awards are back for the AW19 trade show selling season starting in Florence at Pitti Bimbo'88 with Pirouette Editor Katie Kendrick. Then it's out to the States for Playtime, New York with blog founder Florence Rolando. So let us do the hard work and…
2018 Insiders Year End Review – Part 2
Now for Part 2 of our 2018 Year End Review... with lots to look out for and some great suggestions from our kidswear industry insiders.
2018 Insiders Year End Review Part 1
So what were the names to remember from 2018. Our kid's wear insiders have chosen from their favourite brands, artists, websites, cultural hits and share with us the things they are looking forward to in 2019. So let's start with part 1 of our 2 part Pirouette's Insider Year End…
Travel: Scimparello goes to NYC & LA, work or play?
Petra Barkhof children's fashion stylist & editor today releases her second edition of Scimparello Magazine. Going back in time to a very very hot August in NYC what a pleasure to share the Big Apple experience with Petra and gang. We worked a lot, moaned about the heat a…