August 4, 2017
Heading to Playtime New York: what to look out for! SS18
Over 200 labels will be exhibiting at the Metropolitan Pavilion & Altman Building for the summer edition of Playtime New York commencing this Sunday the 6th of August. The three day show is a bit of a favourite here at Pirouette. It will be lovely to see new collections by…
July 28, 2017
“Ich bin ein Berliner!” First impressions of Playtime Berlin
Playtime launched their brand new and highly anticipated Berlin show on the 5th of July. Starting a new venture is exciting and a little nerve wrecking but as much as you plan or anticipate the launch it's not until afterwards when you can look back and really take it in. We had…
July 26, 2017
Flying visit to the KID show SS18!
It was a flying visit to the KID show SS18 for Pirouette on Monday morning. There were a few collections that caught our attention in this showroom/ trade show situated in Les Marais in the heart of Paris.
July 19, 2017
Show Report: Dot to Dot, London SS18
There were over 45 labels exhibiting and 400 visitors through the door to this summer's edition of Dot to Dot London. It was a busy Sunday morning for early bird buyers and press. During other trade shows I was asked multiple times by press and brands what I thought of Dot to…
July 15, 2017
Pirouette One to Watch Winners ss18: Playtime Paris
Playtime Paris added 50 extra brands to this edition of the kid's fashion and lifestyle trade show. This meant there was an extra annex added on to the show at the North entrance which as it turned out was where we found one of our Pirouette One to Watch winners. This was a…
July 13, 2017
Snapshot: Photographer Priscilla Gragg
In this photographer snapshot, we take a look at the images of Priscilla Gragg and hear from her on how she became a kid's fashion lifestyle photographer . We first became aware of Priscilla's work when she submitted the video Over the Ocean to Pirouette blog. When we explored…
July 11, 2017
Applecross, Scotland- a stunning landscape to celebrate!
There was no competition as to the destination for my sister's 4oth birthday celebration. Her decision was both swift and decisive - Appplecross, Scotland. Having been there many moons ago as a child my recollection of her chosen destination was a little scratchy. Though amongst…
July 10, 2017
Exclusive preview: The Bonnie Mob AW17 WILD
The Bonnie mob go WILD for AW17 ! Sit back and relax as the luxury children's knitwear and apparel label take us on a colourful trek through the remote mountain paths of the Himalayas, but remember to keep a look out for the secretive little animals hiding high amongst the…
July 6, 2017
Trade Show Report: Pretty Pitti Bimbo 85
Put the fact that Pitti Bimbo takes place in the beautiful city of Firenze Florence to one side and Pitti Bimbo 85 was pretty for so many more reasons other than it's location. Pretty - the Pitti Blooms theme bright, bold and energetic. Pretty - Pero asked us to go pretty in…
June 30, 2017
Time for the 22nd edition Playtime Paris!
Show season is well and truly underway. Next it's the 22nd edition of Playtime Paris which opens it's doors at 9.30am this Saturday. 520 fashion and lifestyle brands will be presenting their ss18 collections and new product lines. But you may ask what should I be looking out for…
June 29, 2017
Pirouette One to Watch Winners SS18: Dot to Dot, London
What a busy Sunday morning at the Vinyl factory for Dot to Dot London. Although the exhibitor numbers were very slightly down for this edition compared with January, visitors certainly appeared to be on the up. Buyers, press, and stylists alike dotting about the stands made for…
June 28, 2017
Collection Preview: Fort AW17
Each season Fort clothing commission a different artist to interpret their source of inspiration for their new collection. For the Fort AW17 collection the selected artist is Sydney Smith whilst the inspiration for the collection is taken from Sable Island National Park Reserve.…