February 17, 2023
Formidable Family – The Thompsons, Koh Samui Thailand
An impressive mix. The Thompsons family of five are an impressive mix. Mum Heidi is Korean/ American whilst Dad Scott is Hong Kong/ British. Gracie is 10, Phoebe is 8 1/2 and little brother Isaac (known as Izzy) is 3 1/2. During the early days of the pandemic the Thompsons…
October 9, 2019
Formidable Family Ekstrand – Leo Leo Copenhagen. Part 2 of 2
Can you tell us a little bit about Leo Leo and how you started ? I’ve worked in the fashion industry and always known that the path for me was something along designing. For many years I just didn't quite know in what direction or field, and sometimes all that studying made it…
October 7, 2019
Formidable Family: Ekstrand, Leo Leo Copenhagen. Part 1 of 2
The Ekstrands are a family of four hailing from Copenhagen with Dad Emil (35) and Mom Josefine (34) co-founders of Leo Leo producing timeless designs for children and babies. Together they have two children Leopold (4) and Hilma (2). For some a dream and mere idea the Ekstrands…
May 10, 2017
Formidable Family: Spang (Scandi Mini)
Gabrielle Spang founder of on-line children's boutique Scandi Mini lives with her husband Claes and their two children Wilhelm (8) and Cornelia (4) in Fulham south west London, UK. She's passionate about good design and fashion, and with the birth of her children this love…
April 3, 2017
Formidable Family Tuchinda
Founder of Tuchinda Tina Tuchinda lives in New York with her husband (and business partner) Jay and their two boys Hunter and Harry. Tina was born in Korea but moved to the US during her early childhood. She studied fashion at Parsons school of design, with a background in…
January 25, 2017
Formidable Family Pimentel (Piupiuchick)
Four years ago, together with her sister Mariana and with her friend Marta, Ines Pimentel created Piupiuchick. She opens the doors of her house to Pirouette.
January 15, 2017
Formidable Family Rolando: Florence Rolando
Member of formidable family Rolando, Florence Rolando founder of our very own Pirouette blog talks to Katie about family life in Porto. read on.
January 15, 2016
The inspiring world of Ryan Roche
Repost from August 2011 -Located two hours north of New York on the Hudson Valley, the house of fashion designer Ryan Roche is filled with light, poetry and inspiring details. The place is extremely peaceful and joyful at the same time, allowing space for reflexion, bringing…
March 23, 2015
Formidable Family Thompson (Waddler)
The Thomson family is about adventure, something reflected in their childrenswear brand Waddler. Philip, Marina and their three sons travelled extensively around South America, before discovering a wild tropical island off the coast of Brazil, which they have now made their…
November 13, 2014
Formidable Family Kohlhoff
Founders of organic childrenswear brand Macarons, Julie Carol and Veit Kohlhoff, live in Stuttgart with their two daughters Cleo and Cecile. Citizens of the world, creative and talented green entrepreneurs, travellers, food lovers, Julie & Veit have a strong work ethic,…
December 12, 2013
Formidable Family Medhurst-Ramswell
Deborah Medhurst and Ric Ramswell, owners of childrenswear brand No Added Sugar, live in Hampshire with their sons Gabriel and Lucien. The family shares a passion for travel, music and good food. Quick peek at their home and cultural surroundings.
October 8, 2013
Formidable Family Braden-Campany
Polly Braden and David Campany live in North London with their daughters Echo (6) and Vita (4) - Polly is a photographer and David is a Photography Expert (author, curator, critic, lecturer). The couple shares a passion for photography and art. They also prize family time, and…