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.…
June 22, 2017
Sign up to join the DOTS ! – Dot To Dot London
Time to sign up if you want to join the dots for the 8th edition of Dot to Dot London taking place this coming Sunday at the Vinyl Factory in Soho. The show is strictly trade only, The SS18 edition of Dot to Dot London will showcase an eclectic selection of children's fashion,…
June 20, 2017
Retailer: Bricks & Mortar Series, in conversation with Charlotte Day, Dandy Star
Moving into the world of bricks & mortar retailing can be a big step for an independent label. On-line retailing with direct to consumer sales is normally the preffered route of most independent labels. But opening a bricks & mortar store can bring awareness of your…
June 16, 2017
Pirouette One to Watch Award ‘Wolf’ Headpiece designed by Frida’s Tierchen
Many months ago we started a conversation with Maria - founder of Frida's Tierchen (see previous post) proposing the idea of Maria creating a Pirouette One to Watch award designed by Frida's Tierchen for the Summer edition. Fast forward to present day and Maria has successfully…
June 12, 2017
What’s in store for the summer edition of Pitti Immagine Bimbo ?
Last season we saw Pitti Bimbo take on a new role as an emerging trends incubator. This season Pirouette returns to the beautiful city of Firenze to cover the summer edition of the Italian tradeshow sharing our favourite collections and new finds as we go along.