Q&A Game: 2 Players, 5 Questions, 5 answers Petra Barkhof, Scimparello & Adele Gandola, Pero
Pirouette 10 questions game: Q&A between 2 players – 5 questions & 5 answers each. Both players are interviewer and interviewee. This time with Petra Barkhof (P), of Scimparello and deputy editor & digital director Kid's Wear Magazine invites Adele Gandola (A)…
#Pirouette12Watch SS18 winner interview: Micky & Nikky Wang Knit Planet
The Knit Planet's rail really grabbed our attention at Dot to Dot London this Summer with their beautiful rich colour palette of machine washable knits for kids. Over and over again I heard visitors and exhibitors at the show use the phrase " I wish that knitted jumpsuit was in…
How can labels support the longevity of their pieces? Case study: Misha & Puff Bazaar on IG
Selling "preloved" pieces on IG can be a nice little earner or possibly a good way for a design loving parent to fund new pieces for their little one's wardrobe (the circle of life - clothing wise). Obviously, the seller can do this through their own IG account but what if you…
#Pirouette12Watch SS18 winner interview: Jacqui Ma – Goodordering mini
Our first Spring/Summer 18 #Pirouette12watch winner in the design category is London based Goodordering mini. We were introduced to Goodordering mini's retro/modernist super paractical bag range and innovative multi lens magnetic snap on glasses at Dot to Dot, London. Jacqui Ma…
Chunky Textured Knits AW17 #CoupDeCoeur
Knitwear basics are good and a core staple to a winter wardrobe, but it's also good to fall in love from time to time and invest in a statement piece, that will last through from child to child. Luckily oversized chunky textured statement knits make an eye-catching appearance in…
Snapshot: What is it about a GentleMan?
Photographer Zoe Adlersberg and stylist Mariah Walker flip the traditional focus on female baby pairing (as seen in so many images) on its head by creating a series of black and white portraits for Earnshaws magazine of men paired with babies. The images are strong, engaging and…
Q&A Game: 2 Players, 5 Questions, 5 answers Tze Ching Yeung of Jake & Maya & Rie Helen Miyaoka of FäFä
Pirouette 10 questions game: Q&A between 2 players – 5 questions & 5 answers each. Both players are interviewer and interviewee. This time with Tze Ching Yeung (T) designer and founder of Jake and Maya invites Rie Helen Miyaoka (R) designer and founder of FäFä to ask…
In conversation with founder Laura Egloff and her go to stylist Jessica Zindren : Velveteen AW17
With each new collection, a new photography campaign is required to promote, capture and draw attention to the clothes. Producing a photography campaign that reflects the new collection is a process between designers, stylist and photographer. We enter into conversation with…
Atsuyo et Akiko & Amanda Pratt – like minded individuals make magic!
One lovely aspect of the kid's fashion and design sector is that like minded individuals seek each other out, and from these bonds and mutual respect, beautiful collaborations can develop. This is the case for Atsuyo Yang and Akiko Mukae designers and owners of ATELiER ATSUYO et…
4 days and counting. Florence departs on humanitarian trip to Nepal – Humla Fund
It's a busy week for Florence in the lead up to the start of her trip to Nepal. She is part of a medical team bringing healthcare to people in remote rural Nepal. I was able to catch her for a quick chat before she heads off to the mountains. So what does her family think of…
Trade Show Report: Creative Playtime New York SS18
It's no secret that we are big fans of the New York edition of Playtime. Playtime New York 15th edition was fun, friendly and colourful as was the greeting that met visitors at the entrance, with a fruity Haru stuck on design installation created by artist Aurelie Andres.…
Intrigue, Suspense, Tension: The Small Gatsby Youth Quake teaser
The intrigue, the suspense, the tension! Drawing upon 60's espionage style film The Small Gatsby have produced a short film "Youth Quake" to be released in full on the 8th of September to herald in their Aw17 collection. Here's a little exclusive trailer to give you a taste of…
Q&A Game: 2 Players, 5 Questions, 5 answers each Molly Magnuson & Chloe Leor
Pirouette 10 questions game: Q&A between 2 players – 5 questions & 5 answers each. Both players are interviewer and interviewee. This time with kid's fashion photographer Molly Magnuson (M) and child model Chloe Leor (C). Let’s start !
Snap Shot: Stylist Maria Montane on “Hermandad” – sisterhood/ brotherhood
Young and enthusiastic children's fashion stylist Maria Montane contacted Pirouette to introduce us to her most recent work involving two photographers Manuela Franjou and Theresa Balderas. In this work Maria proposes the concept of "Hermandad" the Spanish word that means…
Trade Show Report: Vibrant Playtime Paris ss18
In some cases the rain can be positive and quenches a thirst. In this the 22nd edition of Playtime Paris with it's extensive range of kid's fashion and lifestyle collections Playtime certainly delivered a vast and varied array for the visitors to soak up. There were over 520…
Looking for a fresh little discovery? City Goats
Looking for a fresh little discovery? City Goats was one of Pirouettes finds at the Kids Show in Paris. Ching Ching the designer and label founder has created a relaxed chic line, crafted with botanical dyes using organic cotton and sustainable to boot. Ching Ching will be…
Fly on the wall: backstage at Petite Parade documentary style with Molly Magnuson
On my recent trip to New York I had the joy of being introduced to the incredibly talented kid's fashion photographer Molly Magnuson through the equally talented designer Tina Tuchinda. Somehow Tina felt that we would hit it off and she was right. What resulted from our meeting…
Pirouette One to Watch Winners ss18: Playtime New York
Pirouette hearts New York! This summers edition was a fantastic and visually creative hub of kid's fashion and design. We were amazed to see a strong presence of Lithuanion and Latvian labels exhibiting at the New York show each with an original and distinct brand identity .…