Cool Kid Style – FW23
collections launching!
September 18, 2023
AW23 / FW23 collections drop t's time again to switch season. Make sure to check out our favourites this season with the 'Pirouette picks' each Friday. FW23 collections and more... Starting this…
An IG Nightmare Story by Photographer Karen Holt
September 18, 2023
The stress both professionally and personally of clicking on your IG app only to discover that you have been mysteriously 'locked out' is immense. None of the 'steps' worked to log back in, and the…
Pirouette SS24 show season schedule
June 16, 2023
A preview of what Pirouette is up to at the shows this SS24 selling seasonThe sun is shining and it’s that time of the year again… And of course we have an number of events taking place…
Panel talk – the business of kids’ fashion
May 17, 2023
Pirouette panel talk at Pitti Bimbo '96Katie of Pirouette talks with Piero Iacomoni of Monnalisa, Mogens Jepsen of Molo, Shoshana Kazab of Fuse Coms & Kidswear Collective. They discuss their…
Pirouette picks: Bootstock, NL
March 30, 2023
Brands you should know: Bootstock January's wholesale tradeshow season was fantastic for discovering relatively young brands. Due to the pandemic many have not been able to show their collection in…
Mini Rodini x FILA launch – interview with founder Cassandra Rhodin
March 28, 2023
Brands & Products,Interviews,Collections
Today on Pirouette I’m talking with ‘the’ pioneer in sustainable and ethical kidswear, founder of Mini Rodini Cassandra Rhodin. Launched in 2006 Cassandra’s colourful designs are loved…
Formidable Family – The Thompsons, Koh Samui Thailand
February 17, 2023
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…
The Bright Company to close
February 16, 2023
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 with their organic cotton & sustainable/ ethical…
The Loft Showroom NYC – this weekend!
February 12, 2023
Trade Shows,Brands & Products,Business
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 wholesale showroom in the Big Apple. There you'll…
‘Coup de Coeur’ selection FW23
February 10, 2023
Coup de Coeur,Trade Shows,Business
Our 'Coup de Coeur' selection for kids' fashion & lifestyle products for AW23 / FW23.What a creative & encouraging AW / FW 23 season! Pirouette walked the aisles, browsed the stands, chatted…
KiDS magazine winter issue launches…
February 9, 2023
KiDS magazine launched their new winter issue. The fashionista mother & daughter team aim to bring you the best & the most beautiful from around the globe. Check out the new issue here.
City Kids launch new
‘Green Awards’
February 8, 2023
New City Kids Green Awards for 2023 Attention to all sustainable & eco friendly labels within the kids' fashion & lifestyle industry, entries are open! City Kids is launching a new 'City Kids…
Post Show Season AW23.
Initial thoughts…
February 7, 2023
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 lockdown. So with so much at stake for brands,…
Pirouette’s trade show schedule
for AW/ FW 23
January 10, 2023
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…
Knut, & Mom Holly Biörklund (Artist & Muralist)
October 10, 2022
Parent & Child Interviews,Interviews
Way back in January of this year I was lucky enough to be introduced to this wonderful human who was accompanying her BFF to Pitti Bimbo. Grouped together on a press/ influencer tour we spent a…
Home grown remedies: Head lice
October 7, 2022
Rosemary & lavender nit treatment.A natural formula for effective nit treatment free from organophosphates. Easily found ingredients, simple to make and use. Great for getting rid of both the…
Pirouette picks: 5 kids’ desks you’ll love
October 3, 2022
There’s no doubt that if possible it’s well worth your child having their own desk. By having their own desk to learn and play it helps children develop independence, concentration, and…
A look at Maison&Objet, Paris
September 26, 2022
The latest edition of Maison&Objet saw 162 brands exhibiting in the kids' & family section - representing just over 7% of total exhibitors. With the market for kids' furniture estimated to be…
Two new french facelifts – I love Playtime & Doolittle magazine
September 23, 2022
Magazines,Trade Shows,Business
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 - both for Playtime & Doolittle magazine, and…
Big Stuffed x The Animals Observatory release their first toy collaboration
September 20, 2022
Big Stuffed x The Animals Observatory The Animals Observatory recently announced its first capsule collection in collaboration with Paris-based toy brand, BigStuffed. The Animals Observatory x…