Panel talk - the business of kids' fashion

Pirouette panel talk at Pitti Bimbo '96

Katie 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 moment:

Is a constant growth strategy realistic at the moment? Are current economic conditions ideal for growing the pre-loved market? How to deal with production issues such as delays? Is the current payment cycle prohibitive to new brands entering the market? Is there an alternative?| What are the biggest challenges facing the pre-loved market? The do’s and don’ts of working with agents. Where are independent brands positioned in regards to the pre-loved market? Are collaborations the future of the kids fashion business?

Panel discussion in January 2023 at Pitti Bimbo ’96
held with the support of Pitti Bimbo

Shoshana Kazab of Fuse Coms & Kidswear Collective

Piero Iacomoni of Monnalisa

Mogens Jepsen of Molo

Katie Kendrick

Katie is a specialist in kids’ fashion and lifestyle, editor, consultant, content creator, and owner of Pirouette - a leading resource to the industry.

With a keen interest in both the business and creative aspects of the industry Katie has interviewed buyers, agents, stylists, designers, influencers, covered runway shows, produced trade show reports and curates thought provoking and engaging exhibitions.

She is passionate about good design, creativity and brands that manage to combine this with their environmental responsibility.

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