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…
Pitti Bimbo 87 video diary – DAY 1
Day 1 at Pitti Bimbo 87 includes an interview with the buying team from Childrensalon. We have coverage of The 'Children's Fashion from Spain' catwalk show. Plus we chat to the effervescent Petra Barkhof from Kidswear magazine about the launch of her new Scimparello magazine. In…
Pitti Bimbo 87 video diary – DAY 0
So the show hasn't yet started but we arrived to pick up our Press passes and have a quick snoop around before everyone arrives tomorrow.
Agent series: Ana Castán Puente, Tabata Kids Barcelona. Part 1 of 3
We start off our series on the role of the agent in children's fashion with an interview from Barcelona based Tabata Kids who represents the likes of Organic Zoo, Emile et Ida, Sleepy Doe and more. Any label looking to develop it's customer base will at some point consider…
#Pirouette12Watch Winner AW19: Novel Walk
It's important children's shoes are comfortable, durable and if they can look rather wonderful in the process even better. Spanish label Novel Walk do just this, good quality manufacturing, sensible yet beautiful and very cool. They also have the most clever, eye catching…