Dot to Dot London AW17
Dot to Dot London is a friendly environment for small independents to exhibit and buyers and press to visit. This edition visitors are reported to be up by 35% with a large increase in international buyers from Germany, Sweden, Korea, and Saudi Arabia to name a few.
Pirouette One to Watch Winners: Playtime Paris
Playtime Paris had over 500 labels exhibiting this time round so finding the Pirouette One to Watch winners took a bit of footwork, but boy was it worth it. It's important to say how impressed we were with the brands in the 'New Now' space, the emerging talent in this section…
The Animals Observatory: SS17 fashion film
Amongst the present madness in the world and the hectic Aw17 shows we take time to stop, take a breath of fresh air and remember what it's all about. Please enjoy watching this beautiful escape of a fashion film directed by the creative director of The Animals Observatory, Laia…
Pirouette One to Watch Winners: Dot to Dot London
There was so much emerging talent at Dot to Dot that it made our job of selecting The Ones to Watch very difficult but what a lovely day walking through the show talking with the exhibitors and looking through the collections. So many were producing at their country of origin…
The Nest at Pitti Immagine Bimbo
So The Nest is a bit tricky to locate but well worth seeing the brands nestled in the lower level of the Padiglione Centrale at Pitti Bimbo you will find a little oasis of select independent labels. The friendly and inviting space is curated by the lovely Dimitra Zavakou founder…
Dot to Dot London: Pirouette One To Watch
We're really looking forward to attending Dot to Dot this coming Sunday. The London based trade show will be our first port of call for the Pirouette One to Watch awards. Both Florence and I will be on the look out for the best emerging talent at the show in the categories of…
Formidable Family Rolando: Florence Rolando
Member of formidable family Rolando, Florence Rolando founder of our very own Pirouette blog talks to Katie about family life in Porto. read on.
The Bright Company: Liberty London & SS17 preview
2016 was a pretty good year for British sleepwear and essentials brand The Bright Company and 2017 is looking to be heading in the same direction with the brand's collection now stocked at the iconic London department store Liberty. We chat with label founder and creative…
Kid’s wear Living vol.1: Interview & sneak preview
On Monday the 9th of January kid's wear magazine will launch a new magazine dedicated to the world of design for children, lifestyle, toys and accessories. We do our very best to squeeze a little more information and a sneak preview from the editors Petra Barkhof &…
Pirouette ONE TO WATCH awards
We are very excited to announce the launch of the Pirouette blog One To Watch awards for AW17 at Playtime - Paris, Playtime - New York and Dot to Dot - London.
A Bunny for Christmas, Frida Tierchen
It' so easy to get lost amongst all the images on Instagram but some times like a rabbit in headlights an image commands your attention. This beautiful Rabbit head piece did exactly that, it's produced by Spanish label Frida's Tierchen. Maria the designer, prefers to practise…
Hilda.Henri
Brand name : Hilda.Henri Company name : Hilda.Henri Vienna Website : www.hildahenri.com Date of creation : 2013 Country of origin : Austria
Oliver Jeffers – author, illustrator at Colette, Paris
Oliver Jeffers' first clothing line and collectibles recently launched at the iconic Parisian department store Colette. Inspired by his 2014 picture-book Once Upon an Alphabet, the pieces are animated by some of the memorable characters and visual elements of his work. Jeffers…
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas with Sweet William
Recently we got in touch with children's clothing store owner Bronagh Staley to find out her favourite picks for Christmas, and to ask the very serious question we should all be asking ourselves at this time of year, am I on Santa's good or bad list ?
Interview : Photographer Zoe Adlersberg
We speak to the wonderfully talented Zoe Adlersberg who began her career in photography 16 years ago having previously worked in advertising, that is until the birth of her first child, Uma, in 2007. Motherhood changed Zoe’s artistic perspective and focus, and she decided to…
Grace Baby&Child: Christmas capsule collection
The advent calendar is up ready and waiting, Christmas is coming. With Winter starting officially tomorrow the days are colder and the nights longer... it's time to stay cozy but cozy doesn't mean throwing on anything to keep the chill away, it can also be chic according to…
Christmas Gift Selection : Marie – Chantal
The Marie - Chantal AW16 collection takes inspiration from the magic of childhood and the time Princess Marie - Chantal spent with her sisters. The beautiful prints are designed in-house at their Studio in Notting Hill, whilst the finest Scottish cashmere is sourced to ensure…
Trade Show : Dot To Dot London
Now in it’s 8th edition Dot to Dot - the UK based trade show for design led independent children’s brands will be opening it’s doors on Friday the 22nd and Saturday the 23rd of January at The Vinyl Factory, behind Carnaby street. Over 40 brands will be exhibiting this edition.…