The Bright Company to close

It's very sad news to see that The Bright Company have decided to discontinue their label. The Bright Company produced sleepwear that lead the way…

New York Showroom kids fashion AW23 FW23

The Loft Showroom NYC – this weekend!

If you are in New York this weekend make sure to give a visit to The Loft showroom. A great group group of brands have collaborated to host their own…

Coup de Coeur awards

‘Coup de Coeur’ selection FW23

Our 'Coup de Coeur' selection for kids' fashion & lifestyle products for AW23 / FW23.What a creative & encouraging AW / FW 23 season!…

AW23 shows

Post Show Season AW23.
Initial thoughts…

Some initial thoughts about the AW/ FW 23 show season. From Pitti Bimbo, to Playtime to CIFF Kids - all the shows built upon their prior outings post…

Pirouette 'Coup de Coeur' AW23

Pirouette’s trade show schedule
for AW/ FW 23

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…

A look at Maison&Objet, Paris

The latest edition of Maison&Objet saw 162 brands exhibiting in the kids' & family section - representing just over 7% of total exhibitors.…

Two new french facelifts – I love Playtime & Doolittle magazine

Well and truly back into work after Summer and we can report on some 'newness' popping up like an out of synch spring. We have a couple of facelifts…

Caramel New York

Caramel opens store in New York It’s being said that bricks & mortar is back , it’s a discussion thread that we’ve been…

Playtime Paris 29

Playtime Paris #29 Bonjour French brands!

Kids’ fashion SS23 collections, Playtime Paris #29 Katie chats with some fabulous french brands and ask them to pick 3 pieces to showcase…

Playtime PARIS 29

Playtime Paris #29 preview

Playtime back to full force With the return of International travel Playtime Paris opens its doors tomorrow the 2 July ready to welcome visitors back…

Pirouette ‘Coup de Coeur’ – CIFF KIDS

Travelling isn’t easy at the moment. Unfortunately I have to leave Ciff Kids prematurely due to my flight being cancelled and the replacement flight…

Pitti Bimbo 95 video diary

Kids’ fashion SS23 collections, from Pitti Bimbo 95 Back at Pitti ….for their first stand alone show since you know what! More content…