Let’s celebrate the year of the Dog!
Wes Anderson's movie Isle of Dogs opened the Berlin Film Festival yesterday and how fitting with the start of the Chinese new year commencing today ;-) The film is not on general release until the 28 March 2018 (we can't wait!) but for now lets celebrate the world of dog with…
Extreme – a short film by Kid’s wear magazine
Extreme Fun Who doesn't like to pull a funny face or shout as loud as you can if given the chance. This is what photographer, producer and Kid's wear magazine publisher, Achim Lippoth asks a number of children to do in this fun short. We love it, so thought we would share...
Parent & Child Interview: Kristin Coia (Go Gently Nation), Henry (10yrs) & Kit (7yrs)
Kristin Coia designer and founder of Go Gently Nation lives in Manhattan Beach, CA with husband Henry, her son, also called Henry, 10 yrs old and a daughter, Katherine (Kit), 7 yrs old. Henry is an old soul, protector of all living things and his Mom too. He is kind,…
Trade Show Report: Dot to Dot, London #09 AW18
Arriving to a cold and clear London for the 9th edition of Dot to Dot was rather lovely. Pirouette attended on Monday (day 2 of the show) to find our Pirouette One to Watch winners. Fortunately there were lots of young fledgling labels to discover at the show, which was…
Trade Show Report: PITTI BIMBO #86 LIVE MOVIE!
'Live Movie' was the theme for this the 86th edition of Pitti Immagine Bimbo and boy did it live up to the billing, with big anniversaries, events, and catwalk shows making for this vibrant extravaganza of the kid’s fashion calendar. Pitti Bimbo now caters for some of the…
Screen Capture: A girl in this world exhibition is online!
We would like to extend a big thank you to all the photographers taking part in our first Screen Capture exhibition: A girl in this world, and of course to the Playtime team for their wonderful help and support. Throughout the three days of the show visitors snapped and shared…
Lali
Lali will present their label for the first time in Europe at Playtime Paris from tomorrow. With a sweet and fresh feel it's no surprise that this artisan label is stocked at Anthropologie. They have a great range from detailed girl's dresses to a wonderful new range for boys…
Playtime Paris #23 more than a trade show, socially conscious & creative!
For this edition #23 commencing Saturday the 27th of January at the Parc Floral de Paris Playtime Paris embraces the theme of mutation 'changeover'. Throughout the three days there will be over 540 brands to discover, including 100 new exhibitors. With this edition's trends:…
Pitti Bimbo #86 : Follow the Pirouette One to Watch & tune into our web documentary!
Movie themed Pitti Immagine Bimbo #86 is kicks off in two days, Pirouette will be there for the launch of the new season with our first Pirouette One to Watch Awards at Pitti Bimbo. Plus photographer Molly Magnuson will be making her way over from the States to Italy to combine…
Sticky Lemon Interview #Pirouette12Watch SS18 winner
Sticky Lemon was founded mid 2016 by Simone, Lotte & Dorien. Whilst working on other design projects their idea for a quirky and bold brand became more and more serious. Eventually their first backpacks became a reality and Sticky Lemon was born. This brand was concieved for…
What’s in store for the 9th edition of Dot to Dot, London?
The 9th edition of London based trade show Dot to Dot is fast approaching, with an international cast of labels in attendance. This friendly boutique style show remains in the same central and welcoming location - the fabulous Vinyl factory at the back or the famous Carnaby…
Anchovy Interview: #Pirouette12Watch SS18 winner
Like it's name Anchovy is a unique kids label with a very strong USP attributed to the brand. With an artistry at the foundation and imagery unlike no other this independent kids label is hard to miss during a trade show. Last Summer at Playtime New York the circle dresses from…