Pirouette’s Spring/ Summer ’23 selling season coverage
Make sure to watch out for the Pirouette Coup De Coeur! Pirouette has been resting whilst I’ve been working on a new kids' fashion & lifestyle marketplace Lolie. The project arrived at my door during the pandemic - the concept is a one stop shop for everything beautiful for…
CIFF Kids AW22 Show report
Kid’s fashion & Lifestyle AW22 / FW22 collections, from CIFF Kids It was really great to be back at Copenhagen for CIFF kids. Wonderful to see old friends and make some new ones. Lil’Boo – have a new sustainable range of knitwear accessories in lovely warm earthy…
Pitti Bimbo 94 video diary
Kid’s fashion AW22 / FW22 collections, from Pitti Bimbo 94 Back at Pitti ….two years, it was so good to be back. Lets take a look at the show! We're back at Pitti!That's right it's great to be back at Pitti after 2 years... First…
Playtime Paris #28 Show report
Playtime Paris returns with its physical edition to showcase AW22 collections. It was a joy to be back in Paris, two years have gone by and yet it feels like just yesterday that we were covering the last show just prior to the pandemic hitting. There was chat of a mystery virus…
Pitti Bimbo’94 upcoming coverage
Pitti Bimbo opens its doors next week & Pirouette will be there in Florence with coverage of the show. Pirouette video diary Pitti Bimbo ’94 Pirouette editor Katie will be providing coverage of the show with the Pirouette Video Diary – brands, collections,…
Kids O’Clock launch drop off at Caramel Notting Hill Store
If you find that your kid's drawers are beginning to fill up with discarded but once loved clothes it might be time to head off to the Caramel store on Ledbury road in Notting Hill. Bring your kid's preloved clothing put it in the drop off locker and bag yourself a 15% off…
For Freshy Weather – Babychi AW21
Early October and it's starting to get a little fresh in the mornings. With the leaves turning to amber and the nights getting darker it's time it seems to get comfortable in a lovely pair of PJ's. Founder of Babychi - Itziar is passionate about her label and collections. Split…
Pirouette kicks back into action
After being hacked & disabled we're back to bringing the whats what in Kid's fashion & lifestyle! Pirouette has been a little quiet for a while. In part at least because I've been working for the last 6 months on an exciting project set to launch this Fall. Something…
Past, present & future – Bobo Choses & sustainability, founder interview
Serious about taking responsibility for their social and environmental footprint. Ethical and environmental practices and sustainability are now part and parcel of most kid's independent labels, but back in 2008, there was one brand that spearheaded the conversation. The…
Show report: CIFF KIDS, Hello stranger
CIFF KIDS show us what we've missed! It must have been difficult for the organizers of CIFF KIDS to let themselves believe the physical shows were back - that is until the production was probably well underway. That’s not negative towards them, rather an acknowledgment of how…
Pirouette Weekly Vol. 6
Pirouette video weekly #06 Welcome to another Pirouette Weekly. Watch our video rundown to see what’s going on in the kid’s fashion industry this week. Summary After a small break Pirouette Weekly is back: News in Brief Trade show’s plans for…
Snapshot: The Campamento
Verbena CollectionThe Campamento has been gathering adoring followers since starting in 2018. Verbena, is the name of their latest collection, meaning a local popular festival. Designed in Spain, manufactured in Portugal The Campamento takes inspiration from the little details…
Interview: My Little Cozmo
Women supporting womenKatie chats with the ladies behind this ethically focused brand from Barcelona ‘ My Little Cozmo’ about supporting women throughout the industry.
Parent & Child: Valentina with Stefania @stefbrunetti_
Parent & Child Valentina (5) lives in Melbourne, Australia with her four siblings Stella (18), Serena (14), Piero (11) & Olimpia (1) with Mom & Dad. Mom Stef describes her beautiful brood – Stella is quiet and reserved and very helpful. Serena is the loud,…
Pirouette Weekly Vol. 5
Pirouette video weekly #05 Welcome to another Pirouette Weekly. Watch our video rundown to see what’s going on in the kid’s fashion industry this week. Summary In this our fifth edition of our Pirouette Weekly: Bobo Choses opens its first mono store…
Brexit talks:
Brexit talks with Stu Anderson, CEO of Young SolesKatie talks to Young Soles CEO, Stu Anderson about how post-Brexit things have changed for UK based fashion labels. Stuart Anderson, CEO – Young Soles website https://www.youngsoles.london
Snapshot: Raquel Chicheri, photographer – my work…
Photographer Snapshot… Raquel Chicheri @raquelchicheri My work … … Create, observe, transmit, study and learn incessantly, listen, rack my brains, combine colors, imagine perspectives, tell stories, work hard, dream, combine elements and different planes, spend…
Interview: Liz Sheppard, Creative Director
Katie talks to Liz Sheppard about her work as a freelance creative director. Liz has worked for more than 10 years, across women’s, men’s and children’s brands – including Levi’s, H&M, Hugo Boss and Next clothing. Liz…