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 Kids.
With Valentines day on the horizon what better time to share with you those brands that stole our heart…
Pitti Bimbo
Tutu du Monde
(1) @tutudumonde Barbie Springs Tutu is a collaboration with the release of the new @barbie ♥️ Fun & gorgeous in equal measure!
Stapelstein
(2) @stapelstein.original environmentally interactive design toys. Cool colours, fun for the kids and a great stool for Pilates. All whilst looking stylish in your home.
Petite Amalie
(3) @petiteamalie new denim label STEPH ♥️ Look out for the pretty floral printed denim skirt. The price point of this collection is slightly lower & the design/detailing no less… from the talented antipodean design duo!
Colors of California
(4) @colorsofcalifornia cozy winter sliders in fun colours. Paiir with cozy socks for an AW/FW on trend look! ♥️
Paade Mode
(5) @paademode AW/ FW 23 always delivering the most beautiful quality & special designs. The shearling coat is so soft! An absolute ‘hero’ piece for this season ♥️
Esther
(6) @_estherkids super clean lines, soft fabrics and the prettiest cool collection for comfortable chic kids! ♥️
Blanc
(7) @blanc_athens colourful textured knitted hats with character ♥️
Appulu
(8) @appulu.co beautiful & complex design with fantastic attention to details. Also so fun! ♥️
Mou footwear
(9) @moufootwear Funky winter playful sheepskin boots. Look out for the bee 🐝 embellished style! ♥️
Anja Schwerbrock
(10) @anjaschwerbrock wow floral patterns, ‘red’ red + embroidery/ embellishment. A rich colour pallet, good bye wabi-sabi hello ‘winter flowers on stage’! ♥️
CIFF Kids
Patti Oslo
(1) @pattioslo new apple 🍎 🍏 rattles. Sold as a pair and a good price point ♥️
Molo
(2) @molo flowers, smiley’s plus comfortable. What’s not to like in this set for FW22 ♥️
Grech & Co.
(3) @grechandco new super cool dining sets. Fab colours + kind to the environment ♥️
Minimalisma
(4) @minimalisma_com new corduroy pieces for FW23 – soft to the touch & perfect for that layered winter look ♥️
Naturkind
5) @naturkindkinderwagen eco pram super stylish with eco credentials. We love the wicker basket and use of cork in the design ♥️
Miniloom
(6) @miniloom.pl impossible not to fall in love with the design & wonderful chimes from these super adorable characters ♥️
Et Lille Atelier
(7) @etlilleatelier beautiful watercolours for kids. Call me bias but the tiger looks like my beautiful ‘Ponyo’ Bengal cat 🐈 ♥️
Aankl footwear
(8) @aanklfootwear rubber & neoprene books, perfect for keeping those little feet dry & warm. Super comfy too ♥️
Soft Gallery
(9) @softgallery Hans Christian Andersen inspired ‘Hero’ statement dress. Incredibly eye catching and super fun design for kids! ♥️
Christina Rohde
(10) @christinarohde_ textured warm gold party dress. Incredible fabric, looks like it could be itchy, but no! Super wearable ♥️
Lil’ Boo
Bonus ♥️ for the coolest little kid at the show wearing her very own design @lilboocph new mini satchels. The come in 4 different colour ways & available from March. Too cute!
Pitti Bimbo 96
Tutu du Monde
(1) @tutudumonde A collaboration with the release of the new @barbie ♥️ Fun & gorgeous in equal measure!
Stapelstein
(2) @stapelstein.original environmentally interactive design toys. Cool colours, fun for the kids and a great stool for Pilates. All whilst looking stylish in your home. ♥️
Petite Amalie
(3) @petiteamalie new denim label STEPH ♥️ Look out for the pretty floral printed denim skirt. The price point of this collection is slightly lower & the design/detailing no less… from the talented antipodean design duo!
Colors of California
(4) @colorsofcalifornia cozy winter sliders in fun colours. Paiir with cozy socks for an AW/FW on trend look! ♥️
Paade Mode
(5) @paademode AW/ FW 23 always delivering the most beautiful quality & special designs. The shearling coat is so soft! An absolute ‘hero’ piece for this season ♥️
Esther
(6) @_estherkids super clean lines, soft fabrics and the prettiest cool collection for comfortable chic kids! ♥️
Blanc Athens
(7) @blanc_athens colourful textured knitted hats with character ♥️
Appulu
(8) @appulu.co beautiful & complex design with fantastic attention to details. Also so fun! ♥️
Mou footwear
(9) @moufootwear Funky winter playful sheepskin boots. Look out for the bee 🐝 embellished style! ♥️
Anja Schwerbrock
(10) @anjaschwerbrock wow floral patterns, ‘red’ red + embroidery/ embellishment. A rich colour pallet, good bye wabi-sabi hello ‘winter flowers on stage’! ♥️
CIFF Kids
Patti Oslo
(1) @pattioslo new apple 🍎 🍏 rattles. Sold as a pair and a good price point ♥️
Molo
(2) @molo flowers, smiley’s plus comfortable. What’s not to like in this set for FW22 ♥️
Grech & Co.
(3) @grechandco new super cool dining sets. Fab colours + kind to the environment ♥️
Minimalisma
(4) @minimalisma_com new corduroy pieces for FW23 - soft to the touch & perfect for that layered winter look ♥️
Naturkind
5) @naturkindkinderwagen eco pram super stylish with eco credentials. We love the wicker basket and use of cork in the design ♥️
Miniloom
(6) @miniloom.pl impossible not to fall in love with the design & wonderful chimes from these super adorable characters ♥️
Et Lille Atelier
(7) @etlilleatelier beautiful watercolours for kids. Call me bias but the tiger looks like my beautiful ‘Ponyo’ Bengal cat 🐈 ♥️
aankl footwear
(8) @aanklfootwear rubber & neoprene books, perfect for keeping those little feet dry & warm. Super comfy too ♥️
Soft gallery
(9) @softgallery Hans Christian Andersen inspired ‘Hero’ statement dress. Incredibly eye catching and super fun design for kids! ♥️
Christina Rohde
(10) @christinarohde_ textured warm gold party dress. Incredible fabric, looks like it could be itchy, but no! Super wearable ♥️
Lil' Boo
Bonus ♥️ for the coolest little kid at the show wearing her very own design @lilboocph new mini satchels. The come in 4 different colour ways & available from March. Too cute!
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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