Reebok Classic x The Animals Observatory. In conversation with Laia Aguilar
Reebok high tops were a classic staple in my house as a child. Slim fitting with ankle support the Reebok high top was hugely appreciated by this lanky narrow footed child. Plus they added that extra cool to the BMX biking look that I was carefully cultivating at the time. So…
KID’S HUB, Las Vegas. In conversation with Sebastien De Hutten
Playtime's latest offspring - Kid's Hub, Las Vegas. Playtime is heading West Stateside with a different show model to usual. Even the name has changed for this new location, KID'S HUB by Playtime. So why Las Vegas? And why the different model? We thought it important to find out…
What did you do this Summer Zoe Adlersberg? Pirouette friends
With the nights drawing darker, the leaves dropping, and frustrated floundering searches for knitwear favourites we dream back to the summer with our Pirouette friends. So ignore any cold fronts, grab a warm drink, put your feet up and enjoy... Zoe Adlersberg what did you do…
Natural skincare products for Children: Florence talks with Helene Fulchi, founder of Minois Paris.
Helene Fulchi is a French Mum living in Lisbon with her husband Nicolas and daughter Paz (3 years old). With a background in marketing and advertisement Helene founded Minois Paris in December 2015. Florence chats with Helene to discover more about this ever expanding children's…
Kids aloud at London Fashion week? In Conversation with Amanda Rabor – Mini Mode
Pirouette recently attended Mini Mode's second edition of their multi-brand runway show in London. Like the first show earlier in the year both have taken place at the same time as London's Fashion Week essentially piggybacking the grownup's party. The show wasn't without it's…
#Pirouette12Watch Award Winner Interview: Ari London
Fatimah Hussain is the designer and founder of Ari London. Our Pirouette One to Watch Award winner from Dot to Dot London believes that luxury and sustainability are qualities that should go hand in hand. An attitude that the big luxury labels seem to continue in having a…
Travel Journal: Efvva attend Playtime Tokyo for the first time
Polish label Efvva recently travelled to Japan to take part in Playtime Tokyo for the first time. The purpose of the trip was business but obviously the culture and style was not to be missed. The Japanese economy is enjoying a steady and long period of growth, however this…
NUNUNU X TUTU DU MONDE – Opposites Attract!
So it's true... opposites do attract! On the 1st of October 2018 skull loving minimalist's label Nununu and ethereal Australian tutu makers Tutu Du Monde will launch a collaborative capsule collection, tag line 'Where wonder, whimsy and dainty ballerinas meet bad-ass minimalist…
Trade Show Report: Playtime New York #17
New York was hot and humid but inside this Big Apple edition of Playtime it was lovely and cool. Cool enough in fact for the exhibitors to be wrapped in scarves, yet still smiling. You can't win Playtime ;-) Teasing over, this is a nice show and the perfect size to incubate a…
Pirouette One To Watch Winners AW18 Interview: Devon’s Drawer
Sustainability, organic production and quality with the possibility of longevity are why Devon's Drawer were our Pirouette One To Watch Award Winners (Fashion AW18) at Playtime NY back in February this year. Flash forward in the childrenswear calendar and they are ready to…
Playtime New York #17 preview
This time it's New York's turn to host Playtime, the show kicks off this Sunday 5th and runs until Tuesday 7th August. Pirouette will be there to cover Playtime NY #17 and look for our final Pirouette One to Watch Award Winners for the SS19 season. 180 brands will be exhibiting…
Travel Journal: Bolinas by Photographer Monika Elena
So far Summer 2018 has been a hot one it seems for a lot of us, however for Photographer Monika Elena her stay in Bolinas also has provided spirituality and artistry. She shares with Pirouette her experience of this magical, bohemian town in California.
Show Report: Playtime Paris #24 SS19
The 24th edition of Playtime Paris was an expansive show with a large range of new and existing brands to try and see. Whilst the show was jam packed with some great collections it was also incredibly hot! Playtime Paris #24 saw an increase in super stands, super strong…
Time for Playtime Paris. 30 June – 2 July, 24th edition.
This Saturday Playtime Paris will open the doors to their 24th edition. This edition has a whopping 54o brands exhibiting, 100 of which are exhibiting for the first time so there will certainly be a lot to look at! Playtime also has a number of fantastic projects during the…
Pitti Bimbo 87 video diary – DAY 3
Day 3 the final day at Pitti Bimbo 87 is always a great day to catch up with some of the brands. We talk to Velveteen, Nikolia, Paade Mode, Miss L. Ray, and Raspberry Plum about their SS19 collections before finally heading off back home.
Pitti Bimbo 87 video diary – DAY 2
Day 2 at Pitti Bimbo 87 includes breakfast at Pucci and and an interview with Laudomia Pucci, Image Director of Pucci, and Mila Zegna Baruffa of Simonetta, followed by catwalk shows: Kidz Fizz and the Apartment, we talk to Maria Julia, stylist for both shows. Plus an interview…