Photography: Giovanna Aryafara – Suri Tribe
Images with soul... In 1997 Giovanna Aryafara started her own 'buying' business which required her to travel extensively in India, Bali, Nepal & Burma. This gave her the opportunity to travel to exotic countries and pursue her love of photography by capturing people in their…
Is it a trolly? Is it a stroller?.. No it’s the super cute Strolly by Olliella
Olliella, the makers of the hugely popular Luggy basket have recently launched the super cute Strolly! A hand-woven rattan basket on wheels that switches from a pram to a shopping trolley just by lowering the hood of the pram. Perfect for dolls, pretend play, or for transporting…
Fruity Fresh! Barn of Monkeys SS18
Portuguese label Barn of Monkeys launched during last Summer's sales period to great success. This is a design led label for everyday use, manufactured in Portugal the quality is high whilst the detailing and story telling by head designer David Pinto makes for a super first…
How to turn an imperfect production run into a positive? The Forivor Perfectly Imperfect Sale!
Imperfect production runs are very common, even with a tried and tested manufacturer. These things can just happen during production, however the interesting question is how does a label turn a stressful negative, imperfect production run into a sustainable positive? Forivor's…
Breaking News: Bubble London trade show closes…
UK based children fashion and lifestyle trade show Bubble London owned by ITE has decided to discontinue. The show which is still currently advertised as taking place on 15-16 July has been cancelled. Exhibitors were informed of the decision yesterday, whilst a representative…
Milano Design Week. Something for the Kids ‘Now, Now, and Now!’ Unduetrestella
Commencing Tuesday the 17th and running until the 22nd of April Unduetrestella - Italian based communication and creative studio who organise events around art and children's design brands are celebrating their 10th anniversary with their own event Now, Now, and Now!…
YOYA, New York City.
Cristina Villegas opened children's fashion and lifestyle store YOYA back in 2002 after the birth of her first child Mila (see parent and child interview from 2011). Fast forward to 2018 and Yoya now has an online outlet. So what is it about this children's fashion gem in the…
Batteries not included – The Flying Martha Ornithopter!
Or rather batteries not required as The Flying Martha by Haptic lab is a flying toy powered by a single rubber band that flies by flapping, just like a real bird. This imaginative, interactive and captivating toy is the result of years of experimental tried and tested…
The Caravan Crib receives a touch of Californian color by Kalon Studio
US based sustainable furniture producer Kalon Studio recently launched a new colour infused range of their much loved Caravan Crib - The 'California color collection'. Sustainably designed with longevity in mind, we can't help admire the Caravan Crib's beautiful classic form and…
Labels to keep your eye on! This season’s Pirouette One to Watch Winners
Creativity, consumer savviness, quality, imaginative and interactive design, longevity and sustainability were some of the wonderful reasons the winners of our Pirouette One to Watch caught our eye. AW18 collections from Pitti Bimbo, Dot to Dot London and Playtime New York. Some…
Tuchinda SS18 ‘Vicky Christina Barcelona’ inspired collection is now available!
If you have been waiting... well the good news is Tuchinda's SS18 'Vicky Christina Barcelona' inspired collection is now available! Bohemian, fresh iceberg green, elements of floral print and embroidery. We think it's ok to say good bye to Winter and feel free to dream of…
Store Collaboration: Smallable x Isetan – East meets West in Tokyo & Paris
It's wonderful to see French concept-store Smallable and Japanese department store Isetan join forces to promote the best of Japanese and European children's fashion. Starting March the 14th and running until April the 4th, 2018 Isetan will welcome a Smallable pop-up shop in…