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 springing up taking advantage of empty units and circular fashion is being adopted in a variety of forms by both brands and retailers.
So what better time to discuss ‘the business of KIDS Fashion’ during this AW/FW trade show selling season.
Pirouette Panel:
The business of KIDS’ Fashion
Filmed Event Panel addressing a number of pressing questions for the kids’ fashion industry with invited guests with leading professionals ready to discuss some of the key questions facing the industry. With the aim to provide valuable information and opinion for both attendees at the show and those following online.
Pirouette Pitches:
30 seconds to share?
Brands pitch their collection/ label direct to camera uninterrupted for 30 secs. Pitches will then be shared by Pitti & Pirouette during the show through social media stories or edited together for Reels. A great way to promote your new collection or products to buyers & press!
Pirouette Coup De Coeur:
10 Hearts to give out!
The Pirouette ‘Coup De Coeur’ is designed to promote the best emerging talent across the industry. I’ll be walking the aisles on the look out for products, pieces and collections that catch my eye!
Brands selected will receive the Pirouette ‘Coup De Coeur’ to display at their stand.
Playtime Paris
28-30 January 2023
Brand interviews
Following on from last season I will be interviewing a selection of fantastic brands to camera at the show and looking at their collections! The interviews will be shared by both Pirouette & Playtime throughout the show.
CIFF Kids
1-3 February 2023
Pirouette Coup De Coeur Hearts to give out!
The Pirouette ‘Coup De Coeur’ is designed to promote the best emerging talent across the industry. I’ll be walking the aisles on the look out for products, pieces and collections that catch my eye!
Brands selected will receive the Pirouette ‘Coup De Coeur’ to display at their stand, plus a polaroid portrait will be added to the installation. Both Pirouette and CIFF will be sharing the ‘Coup de Coeur’ selections and posting about why they stood out so visitors to CIFF know to check them out!
If you’re at the show make sure to visit the Pirouette’s ‘Coup de Coeur’ moss, grass & floral installation inspired from a recent shoot on the Scottish Island of Barra.
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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