August 18, 2022
New Bricks & Mortar Store ‘Charlie & Lu’ opens in Essen
More evidence that the rejuvenation of bricks & mortar is underway. Paade Mode have just opened their flagship store in Riga. Carmel London has a new location on Madison Avenue in New York whilst at the weekend Charlie & Lu opened a new store in Essen. In a recent panel…
May 31, 2022
Rent, Love, Return, Repeat – new platform launching Babu
Exclusive rental subscription service for designer baby and kids' fashion. There are lots of interesting new platforms launching in the kids' fashion & design sector currently. Set to launch on the 1st of June - Babu aims to be UK's first rental subscription service focusing…
November 25, 2019
Repose AMS opens its first bricks & mortar store
Congratulations to Repose AMS who have opened their very first bricks and mortar store in the Molukken-straat located at the heart of east Amsterdam. A vibrant and culturally diverse location selected by In-Yeo (Repose AMS Founder) ‘I chose this neighbourhood as it works…
September 21, 2019
Cissy Wears X Bobo Choses
There are a few holy grail shops for brands small and Large on the childrenswear circuit, shops all labels aspire to be carried by, shops that can make or break you as a brand, shops that have their ever-evolving-finger on every pulse, trend and fleeting whim on the market –…
September 16, 2019
A Quick Look… at ABC Carpet and Home, NYC.
It's the Manhattan institution in which every artistic independent aspires to have their unique pieces on display in the coveted kids corner. OK, they only have a very small section of the store dedicated to the world of kids, however it's highly curated and very gorgeous with…
April 5, 2019
Introducing Sugarloaf, the consciously-curated concept store for little ones
When Florence was in NYC for Pirouette she met up with Danielle Delaloye owner and founder of consciously-curated concept store for little ones at the The Hudson Collective. Interested in Danielle's curated selection Florence interviews Danielle to find out more.
March 21, 2019
Velveteen opens new London Notting Hill Store
Last night Velveteen opened the doors to their new Notting Hill Store, welcoming press, buyers and friends to join in the celebration. The store is located on the very beautiful and fashionable Ledbury street.
December 13, 2017
Store Profile: Luna & Curious + the owners #CoupDeCoeur selection!
Luna & Curious is an independent store in Shoreditch, East London, owned and run by three creatives, Polly George, Kaoru Parry and Rheanna Lingham, who combine their talents to create an inspiring shopping experience. The store has been running for over 11 years, we find out…
November 19, 2017
Boutique Petit Pan opens in London
Boutique Petit pan opened in London (Hampstead) last May and is about to launch colorful sewing workshops for mother and daughter.
September 13, 2017
Atsuyo et Akiko & Amanda Pratt – like minded individuals make magic!
One lovely aspect of the kid's fashion and design sector is that like minded individuals seek each other out, and from these bonds and mutual respect, beautiful collaborations can develop. This is the case for Atsuyo Yang and Akiko Mukae designers and owners of ATELiER ATSUYO et…
June 20, 2017
Retailer: Bricks & Mortar Series, in conversation with Charlotte Day, Dandy Star
Moving into the world of bricks & mortar retailing can be a big step for an independent label. On-line retailing with direct to consumer sales is normally the preffered route of most independent labels. But opening a bricks & mortar store can bring awareness of your…
March 21, 2017
Series: Retailer – Advice From A Caterpillar, Toronto, Canada
So to kick off our new series about bricks & mortar stores we talk to co-founder Emily Dyer of 'Advice From A Caterpillar' - a children's lifestyle store based in Toronto, Canada. The store opened in 2010 with brands from Europe that weren't easily available at the……