Katie Kendrick, Author at Pirouette

January 25, 2019

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…

January 24, 2019

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…

January 23, 2019

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…

January 19, 2019

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,…

January 18, 2019

Pitti Bimbo 88 video diary – day 1

Yesterday was the rehearsals, today we take a look at the real thing! Catwalk shows from Children's Fashion from Spain. Monnalisa, Stefania and finally Il Gufo. CATWALK SHOW: Children's Fashion from Spain Featuring Spanish children's fashion…

January 17, 2019

Pitti Bimbo 88 video diary – set up day

Behind the scenes at Children's Fashion for Spain rehearsals We talk to Pablo Conde from ICEX about the Children's Fashion from Spain fashion show at Pitti Bimbo and the promotion of Spanish brands. Plus we have a quick peek behind the scenes at rehearsals for their runway show…

January 14, 2019

Pitti Bimbo 88: Jan 17 -19 2019, what’s on?

On Thursday the 17th of January the extravaganza that is Pitti Bimbo 88 kicks off the children’s fashion calendar with over 500 collections being exhibited. What’s inside The PITTI BOX? We take a look at what’s on over the three days of the Italian children’s fashion and…

Screen capture: Mother & child interviews revisited - Paris Playtime

January 10, 2019

New Screen Capture: Parent & Child interviews revisited. Playtime Paris exhibition 2019

Screen Capture exhibition: Parent and Child interviews revisited. January 26 - 28 2019 In a fast-paced ever-changing world it’s important to occasionally stop and reflect on things done, and experiences shared. Pirouette’s Parent & Child interviews provide a snapshot in time…

January 8, 2019

Pitti Bimbo 88 Video Diary

Whether you are inside the box looking out, or outside looking in Pirouette Editor Katie Kendrick invites you to join her during three days of this enigmatic International children’s fashion and lifestyle show. Reporting all the news from the 88th edition of Pitti Bimbo with…

January 7, 2019

New Season: One to Watch Awards ‘Lose the North’ compass by So-So

The Pirouette One to Watch Awards are back for the AW19 trade show selling season starting in Florence at Pitti Bimbo'88 with Pirouette Editor Katie Kendrick. Then it's out to the States for Playtime, New York with blog founder Florence Rolando. So let us do the hard work and…

December 31, 2018

2018 Insiders Year End Review – Part 2

Now for Part 2 of our 2018 Year End Review... with lots to look out for and some great suggestions from our kidswear industry insiders.

December 29, 2018

2018 Insiders Year End Review Part 1

So what were the names to remember from 2018. Our kid's wear insiders have chosen from their favourite brands, artists, websites, cultural hits and share with us the things they are looking forward to in 2019. So let's start with part 1 of our 2 part Pirouette's Insider Year End…