Q&A Game: 2 Players, 5 Questions, 5 answers Laia Aguilar & Charlotte Huguet
Pirouette 10 questions game: Q&A between 2 players – 5 questions & 5 answers each. Both players are interviewer and interviewee. This time with Laia Aguilar (L) Designer/Co-Founder, The Animals Observatory invites Charlotte Huguet (H), Stylist/Editor, ELLE France to ask…
#Pirouette12Watch SS18 winner interview: David Pinto, designer Barn of Monkeys
This Summer saw an extremely successful launch for Portuguese new label Barn of Monkeys. Their first collection gathered huge interest and accolade during the SS18 selling season, and rightfully so. This is a brand new label with an expansive range of references and wonderful…
Loulou des Indes
Brand name: Loulou des Indes Company name: Wandering Clouds UG Website: louloudesindes.com Date of creation: 2016
THE POP-UP: We talk expectations, objectives & how to measure success!
The pop-up... We ask is it now an integral part of a brand's marketing strategy? Well according to PopUp Republic, the pop-up industry has grown to approximately $10 billion in sales. Pop-ups come in many different models from the small self-organised pop-up to larger collective…
As Gucci commits to going fur free we share some great Faux Fur in kid’s fashion #CoupDeCoeur AW17
It was big news from luxury Italian label Gucci last month when they announced their plan to stop using fur from 2018. It may be almost 30 years since PETA started campaigning against the use of fur in fashion but according to animal welfare campaigners, this is a huge 'game…
Q&A Game: 2 Players, 5 Questions, 5 answers Petra Barkhof, Scimparello & Adele Gandola, Pero
Pirouette 10 questions game: Q&A between 2 players – 5 questions & 5 answers each. Both players are interviewer and interviewee. This time with Petra Barkhof (P), of Scimparello and deputy editor & digital director Kid's Wear Magazine invites Adele Gandola (A)…
#Pirouette12Watch SS18 winner interview: Micky & Nikky Wang Knit Planet
The Knit Planet's rail really grabbed our attention at Dot to Dot London this Summer with their beautiful rich colour palette of machine washable knits for kids. Over and over again I heard visitors and exhibitors at the show use the phrase " I wish that knitted jumpsuit was in…
How can labels support the longevity of their pieces? Case study: Misha & Puff Bazaar on IG
Selling "preloved" pieces on IG can be a nice little earner or possibly a good way for a design loving parent to fund new pieces for their little one's wardrobe (the circle of life - clothing wise). Obviously, the seller can do this through their own IG account but what if you…
#Pirouette12Watch SS18 winner interview: Jacqui Ma – Goodordering mini
Our first Spring/Summer 18 #Pirouette12watch winner in the design category is London based Goodordering mini. We were introduced to Goodordering mini's retro/modernist super paractical bag range and innovative multi lens magnetic snap on glasses at Dot to Dot, London. Jacqui Ma…
Chunky Textured Knits AW17 #CoupDeCoeur
Knitwear basics are good and a core staple to a winter wardrobe, but it's also good to fall in love from time to time and invest in a statement piece, that will last through from child to child. Luckily oversized chunky textured statement knits make an eye-catching appearance in…
Snapshot: What is it about a GentleMan?
Photographer Zoe Adlersberg and stylist Mariah Walker flip the traditional focus on female baby pairing (as seen in so many images) on its head by creating a series of black and white portraits for Earnshaws magazine of men paired with babies. The images are strong, engaging and…
Q&A Game: 2 Players, 5 Questions, 5 answers Tze Ching Yeung of Jake & Maya & Rie Helen Miyaoka of FäFä
Pirouette 10 questions game: Q&A between 2 players – 5 questions & 5 answers each. Both players are interviewer and interviewee. This time with Tze Ching Yeung (T) designer and founder of Jake and Maya invites Rie Helen Miyaoka (R) designer and founder of FäFä to ask…