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Pirouette Chat Show
LIVE filming Day 1 PB98
Good Morning Pitti Bimbo!
Pirouette Chat Show - LIVE filming Day 1 - PB98
Watch live filming at 11am Wednesday, 17 January
@ the UniCredit Bimbo Arena
Kidswear therapy podcast launch
New podcast launchThe Kidswear therapy podcast is a safe space to discuss the ups, downs, the positives and sometimes the irritations of the kidswear industry. Linda McLean of Smudgetikka joins myself Katie Kendrick as we host this new discussion about the people behind the…
directory*
Just what we NEED to make a fragmented industry whole… We all know how difficult it can be to find out the information you’re looking for quickly & easily. “Who was that brand I was chatting to last season?” What was the name of their press…
directory* print
Pirouette directory*
Pirouette is launching a printed zine* during the AW/FW24 trade show season to celebrate the upcoming launch of Pirouette directory* digital community & search engine.
Look out for it during show season!
Pirouette Picks: 5 unisex kid’s halloween costumes to play in all year round.
Dressing up for Halloween and beyond Looking for a halloween costume for the kids. Why not invest in a costume from an independent brand that’s produced with quality and longevity in mind. In fact why not choose something unisex and fun filled that they can use all year…
Store Profile: English Rabbit, Beverly Hills, California
English Rabbit – Luxury children’s boutique We take a look at luxury children’s boutique English Rabbit, Beverly Hills, California – offering curated designer clothing, shoes and accessories for babies, kids and teens. When did you open your bricks &…
A look back at the Kids’ fashion SS24 selling season
Some quick thoughts on SS24 prior to focusing on AW/ FW23 It’s almost time to switch our focus to the AW/ FW23 drops, but before we do let’s have a quick look at the SS24 selling season. On the whole there was a lot of promising feedback, and opportunities are there for the…
An IG Nightmare Story by Photographer Karen Holt
The stress both professionally and personally of clicking on your IG app only to discover that you have been mysteriously 'locked out' is immense. None of the 'steps' worked to log back in, and the appeals process in Pirouette's case brought no response let alone a resolution.…
Pirouette SS24 show season schedule
A preview of what Pirouette is up to at the shows this SS24 selling seasonThe sun is shining and it’s that time of the year again… And of course we have an number of events taking place at then trade shows. So whether you are a designer, buyer, press, agent,…
Panel talk – the business of kids’ fashion
Pirouette panel talk at Pitti Bimbo '96Katie of Pirouette talks with Piero Iacomoni of Monnalisa, Mogens Jepsen of Molo, Shoshana Kazab of Fuse Coms & Kidswear Collective. They discuss their origin stories and the difficulties and opportunities in kids’ fashion at the…
Pirouette picks: Bootstock, NL
Brands you should know: Bootstock January's wholesale tradeshow season was fantastic for discovering relatively young brands. Due to the pandemic many have not been able to show their collection in person. I was so encouraged by the up and coming talent and their creativity. It…
Mini Rodini x FILA launch – interview with founder Cassandra Rhodin
Today on Pirouette I’m talking with ‘the’ pioneer in sustainable and ethical kidswear, founder of Mini Rodini Cassandra Rhodin. Launched in 2006 Cassandra’s colourful designs are loved throughout the world by both parents and children. In fact in Sweden they are the…
Formidable Family – The Thompsons, Koh Samui Thailand
An impressive mix. The Thompsons family of five are an impressive mix. Mum Heidi is Korean/ American whilst Dad Scott is Hong Kong/ British. Gracie is 10, Phoebe is 8 1/2 and little brother Isaac (known as Izzy) is 3 1/2. During the early days of the pandemic the Thompsons…
The Bright Company to close
It's very sad news to see that The Bright Company have decided to discontinue their label. The Bright Company produced sleepwear that lead the way with their organic cotton & sustainable/ ethical production 10 years ago. Challenges such as Brexit, the global pandemic and…
The Loft Showroom NYC – this weekend!
If you are in New York this weekend make sure to give a visit to The Loft showroom. A great group group of brands have collaborated to host their own wholesale showroom in the Big Apple. There you'll find their FW23 collections. Having seen the majority of the brands already at…
‘Coup de Coeur’ selection FW23
Our 'Coup de Coeur' selection for kids' fashion & lifestyle products for AW23 / FW23.What a creative & encouraging AW / FW 23 season! Pirouette walked the aisles, browsed the stands, chatted to the designers and selected some of the best pieces from Pitti Bimbo and CIFF…
Post Show Season AW23.
Initial thoughts…
Some initial thoughts about the AW/ FW 23 show season. From Pitti Bimbo, to Playtime to CIFF Kids - all the shows built upon their prior outings post lockdown. So with so much at stake for brands, retailers and the shows this season I thought it would be good to share my first…
Pirouette’s trade show schedule
for AW/ FW 23
So for many 2023 looks set to be a tough year. Independents will undoubtedly need to be at their creative best use their ability to quickly adapt to meet the challenges ahead. We know though just how resilient this industry is. New independent bricks and mortar stores are…