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…
Knut, & Mom Holly Biörklund (Artist & Muralist)
Way back in January of this year I was lucky enough to be introduced to this wonderful human who was accompanying her BFF to Pitti Bimbo. Grouped together on a press/ influencer tour we spent a lovely evening at Betty Soldi’s workshop in a magical setting followed by a…
Pirouette picks: 5 kids’ desks you’ll love
There’s no doubt that if possible it’s well worth your child having their own desk. By having their own desk to learn and play it helps children develop independence, concentration, and because the desks have been designed specifically for the size and shape of kids…
A look at Maison&Objet, Paris
The latest edition of Maison&Objet saw 162 brands exhibiting in the kids' & family section - representing just over 7% of total exhibitors. With the market for kids' furniture estimated to be worth just under $40 billion US in 2021 and forecast to grow significantly in…
New Bricks & Mortar Store ‘Charlie & Lu’ opens in Essen
More evidence that the rejuvenation of bricks & mortar is underway. Paade Mode have just opened their flagship store in Riga. Carmel London has a new location on Madison Avenue in New York whilst at the weekend Charlie & Lu opened a new store in Essen. In a recent panel…
Caramel New York
Caramel opens store in New York It’s being said that bricks & mortar is back , it’s a discussion thread that we’ve been watching & following recently. Which makes it interesting to see Caramel London opening a New York bricks & mortar situated on a…
AW22 Collections Launching – The Animals Observatory
The AW22 collections are launching and first up The Animals Observatory 'La cité de la lumière' AW22 is available through their own website & stockists now. Back in January 2022 when we originally saw this collection we fell in love with the faux fur Titan Camo Hats &…
It’s Written in the Stars – The New Society FW/AW22 available now
It's Written in the Stars The New Society FW/ AW22 'It's Written in the Stars' was another really strong FW22 collection that caught our attention back in January 2022. Speaking with brand director Estefania Grandio this collection is their most sustainable to date, with the…
Playtime Paris #29 Bonjour French brands!
Kids’ fashion SS23 collections, Playtime Paris #29 Katie chats with some fabulous french brands and ask them to pick 3 pieces to showcase their SS23 collections at Playtime Paris. Vive la France! 8 'très français' labels to look out for. Joey Paris…
Pirouette ‘Coup de Coeur’ – CIFF KIDS
Travelling isn’t easy at the moment. Unfortunately I have to leave Ciff Kids prematurely due to my flight being cancelled and the replacement flight scheduled earlier. It's disappointing because there’s so much to see. The change in date seems for the good. This edition's layout…
Pitti Bimbo 95 video diary
Kids’ fashion SS23 collections, from Pitti Bimbo 95 Back at Pitti ….for their first stand alone show since you know what! More content to follow! Battle of the looks…
Young Soles
Brand name : Young Soles Company name : Young Soles Website : www.youngsoles.com Date of creation : AW14 Country of origin : UK Country (ies) of production : Portugal Name of owner/founder(s) : Louise Shill and Stu Anderson Number of employees : 2 Number of sales points…