I am getting ready for Playtime Paris, to discover a good part of the 400 collections on show… a marathon! I am delighted to see again my absolutely beloved brands and to discover new lines. Very exciting!
My top list : Maan, Simple Kids, Gold, Max et Lola, Rita co Rita, Pepe, Veja, Wovenplay, Morley, Jess Brown, Caramel Baby & Child, Miller, Makie, Atsuyo et Akiko, Hucklebones, Aravore, Dominique Ver Eecke, Bobo Choses, Nathalie Verlinden, American Outfitters, Bellerose. I am sure I miss a few here!!
My “To see” list : Faguo, Louis Louise, Lucien Zazou, Lepetitswim, Lale, Inkidual, L’Asticot, Esp n.1, Built by Wendy, Lucky Fish, Bang Bang Copenhagen, Miniseri, Monamici, Talc…Some of these brands I know already (little or well), others not at all but they have been recommended to me.
Brands exhibiting at Playtime that were featured on Pirouette recently :
– Blune
– Chipsum
– Jumina
– Macarons
– Ovitar
– Yporque
– Pigmee
I hope this post helps some of you to schedule their visit. If you want to meet me in Paris, don’t hesitate to email me. And if you have must-see brands to recommend, your suggestions are welcome!
Playtime next editions :
Playtime Paris : 7-9 July, 2012
Playtime New York : 4-6 August, 2012
Playtime Tokyo : 28-30 August, 2012
Florence Rolando
Launched in London in early 2009 by Florence Rolando (journalist, co-founder of Bubble Trade Shows) Pirouette Blog has been a reference in the industry since 2009 with its combined business and consumer view of the children’s market. A fantastic resource for children’s fashion, design, trends and culture, it aims to support creativity and talent but it also does this by talking about life, family, culture and health.
Florence is an international leader in the industry (8 years as a Milk Collaborator, contributor to Naif Magazine in Spain, co-founder of Bubble Trade Shows in New York and London).
Now Florence runs Energy Therapy Porto @enrgy_therapy_porto
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