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…
Pitti Bimbo 89 video diary SS20 – DAY 2
Kid’s fashion collections, runway shows, interviews and more… from Pitti Bimbo 89 Day 2 of Pitti Bimbo includes The Apartment fashion show and MODAPORTUGAL’s debut show at Pitti Bimbo. A spin around Unexpected Pucci, a quick conga around the fabulous Summer party…
Pitti Bimbo 89 video diary SS20 – DAY 1
Kid’s fashion collections, runway shows, interviews and more… from Pitti Bimbo 89 Day 1 of Pitti Bimbo includes the a busy day of fashion shows with Children’s Fashion from Spain, Monnalisa, Il Gufo, and Manila Grace. Plus we interview the buyers from Childrensalon,…
What’s in store at Pitti Bimbo 89…
Pitti Bimbo 89’s theme is “Special Click” - that moment of spark, the catalyst to success, the X factor. There’s big changes in location to KidzFIZZ, ACTIVELAB, The Nest, EcoEthic and Kid’s Evolution… with all five areas relocating to the top level of The Main Pavilion under the…
Do the Kid’s Wear Magazine ‘Click’ at Pitti Bimbo 89
We all love a good picture and we love taking them. Join the Kid’s Wear Magazine team in checking out the new FUJIFILM instant cameras Instax Mini 9 and Instax Square SQ 6: Try the selfie mirror, play with the strobe color filters and all the funky modes to make the most of your…