Sophie & Mae

In 2010 Mae, aged 8 was a very independent and centred girl with a strong sense of self. Now 16, Mae has learnt that no matter what happens in life she has an internal strength to find creative solutions to overcome. Her mother, Sophie Demenge, founder of www.oeufnyc.com…

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Michelle & Lola

In 2010 Lola age 6 lived in North London with her parents and younger sister Sissi. Lola is now 14, lives in the same house, and is a great swimmer. Her mother, photographer Michelle Marshall www.michell-marshall.com says “Parenting can be wonderfully fulfilling but a scary and…

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Cristina & Mila

In 2011 Mila’s laugh was contagious, aged 9 yrs she was never scared to try new things or to involve others in her mini-social life. Her mother Cristina Villegas owner of Yoya & www.yoyanyc.com says “Nobody can really imagine how their kids will evolve over time, but mine…

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…

Pitti 88 catwalk shows

Catwalk shows from Pitti 88 including The Apartment, KidzFIZZ, Children’s fashion from Spain, Monnalisa, Il gufo and Stefania. For a full look at Pitti 88 look at Pirouette’s video diary from the show including surprise box interviews.…

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…

Pitti Bimbo 88 video diary – day 3

Final day at Pitti Bimbo is alway a little quieter than the first couple of days which means it's the perfect time to hit the brands with some random questions from the Surprise Box. Plus we visit the Barbie exhibition with Laura from Velveteen.   SURPRISE BOX: Raspberry…

Pitti Bimbo 88 video diary – day 2

Day 2 at Pitti Bimbo, is a busy day: Pucci breakfast, followed by the KidzFIZZ and Apartment catwalk shows, not to mention the Pirouette One to Watch Awards and loads more to follow.   Apartment catwalk show Apartment catwalk show featuring Le Mu, Pero, Piccola Ludo,…