Day 1 at Pitti Bimbo 87 includes an interview with the buying team from Childrensalon. We have coverage of The ‘Children’s Fashion from Spain’ catwalk show. Plus we chat to the effervescent Petra Barkhof from Kidswear magazine about the launch of her new Scimparello magazine. In the evening we talk to Piero Iacomoni, President of Italian label Monnalisa whilst enjoying their beautiful garden party in the heart of Florence.
Monnalisa Garden Party – Interview Piero Iacomoni
Katie has an impromptu chat with Piero Iacomoni at the fabulous Monnalisa Garden Party. They chat about the secret of Monnalisa’s success, their customers, sustainability and working with family.
Pirouette One to Watch Award ceremony.
Highlights from the Nest, and we hand out our fabulous cat in the bag awards by Lore Laporte to celebrate the best emerging brands showing at Pitti Bimbo 87
Children’s Fashion from Spain catwalk show
Catwalk show at Pitti Bimbo 87 featuring Spanish brands ABEL & LULA, AMAYA, BOBOLI, FOQUE, MAYORAL, TARTALETA, TUCTUC
Interview with Petra Barkhof
We chat to Petra Barkhof from Kidswear magazine about the launch of her new Scimparello magazine
Interview with the buying team from Childrensalon
We talk to the buying team from luxury online retail store Childrensalon about how they approach selecting brands to stock for next season.
DIARY DAYS
Updates to all days will follow:
DAY 0 Pitti Bimbo 87 video diary – DAY 0
DAY 1 Pitti Bimbo 87 video diary – DAY 1
DAY 2 Pitti Bimbo 87 video diary – DAY 2
DAY 3 Pitti Bimbo 87 video diary – DAY 3
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.
Subscribe to our Pirouette Newsletter
For news, updates and insights into the business of kids fashion & lifestyle
You might also like
September 9, 2026
The Cartable Approach – Kids Fashion & Lifestyle Communication Agency, UK
Cartable is a communications agency for kids’ fashion, interiors and lifestyle brands, born out of a love for strong aesthetics and storytelling. Working closely with independent brands, founder…
September 7, 2026
Disco Pool Party- Runway Images by photographer Abi Campbell
Pirouette’s Disco Pool Party Runway, SS27 The Disco Pool Party is a time to celebrate, to have fun together and smile. It’s important to have one balloon drop in your life time ;) well that has…
September 1, 2026
Disco Pool Party Runway Looks
PITTI BIMBO 103 >>> 24-25 June 2026, Fortezza da Basso, FlorenceAs captured by Abi Campbell. Abi’s photography captures both the personality of her subjects and the unique vibe of the event.…
April 29, 2026
Roxy Horner & Jack Whitehall’s Daughter Wears Et Liberi in Vogue Wedding Feature
Put the right people together, and watch what happens.
April 27, 2026
Get ready for Piazza Pirouette Disco Pool Party @PittiBimbo103
Kids' Fashion FUN, with a capital F...Piazza Pirouette @PittiBimbo 103, SS27 newness.Prepare to be dazzled!24-25 June, Firenze, ItlayPiazza Pirouette returns for its third edition at Pitti Bimbo 103…
March 2, 2026
The Power of Collaboration – Thinking Beyond Product
Original article Pirouette MagaZine* FW26 Selling Season. Collaboration has become a buzzword in fashion, but too often it is understood in a narrow, product-led way. In today’s market,…
February 28, 2026
Collaboration in Kids Fashion & Lifestyle
Opinion: Collaborations Interview questions by Jenn Cattaui, Babesta founder/owner Answers by Katie Kendrick – Pirouette media -blog* magaZine* directory* agency* consultancy* I was one of…
February 14, 2026
EDITORS LETTER: Getting your ducks in a row!
Pirouette MagaZine* article: Original article Pirouette MagaZine* FW26 Selling Season. Pirouette Maga(zine), because you’re worth it. 2026 is the year to get your ducks in a row in the kids’…
January 30, 2026
The Runway
Pirouette’s The Winter Moth Runway, FW26 The Winter Moth tells the tale of a dreaming girl who, once asleep, transforms into a winter moth. She drifts into a magical forest, accompanied by her clumsy…











