Mother to Mother – Blue Almonds
Izabela Minkiewicz founder of Blue Almonds Situated in London between South Kensington, Chelsea & Knightsbridge Blue Almonds is a beautifully curated boutique stocked with everything parents could want for their new baby. In providing a bespoke service to parents they focus…
Julie Vianey – stylist
Julie Vianey shares some of her experiences as a stylist.Julie Vianey is a freelance kids and fashion stylist based in London with 15 years experience. She has worked for iconic brands such as Burberry, Kenzo, Hugo Boss, Zara, Lacoste, Levi’s, Lucky Brand, Petit…
Christmas Pop Up Shop by 5 independent labels, London
Children's fashion and lifestyle Christmas Pop up Hannah & Tiff, I Haven’t the Foggiest, Kokori Kids, Hello Pea & Me, and Rosie Girl Five fabulous independent female-led labels are getting together to provide some festive retail spirit with a collective Christmas Pop Up.…
The Wing – women’s work space is expanding to London
A co-worker space designed for women Sitting in the beautiful 5th floor bar at Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge after interviewing the lovely Jessie & George. I thought “wouldn’t it be nice if this was my office - all the lovely warm pink furnishings and touches of gold” ...…
Photo London at Somerset House.
Photo London – highlights - Tom Blachford, Richard Mosse and friends. A whistle stop lunchtime tour of Photo London at Somerset House revealed that Simplicity, Emptiness (see loneliness and sadness for more details), Americana and Forestry remain unshaken as the most consistent…
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.
New Season: One to Watch Awards ‘Lose the North’ compass by So-So
The Pirouette One to Watch Awards are back for the AW19 trade show selling season starting in Florence at Pitti Bimbo'88 with Pirouette Editor Katie Kendrick. Then it's out to the States for Playtime, New York with blog founder Florence Rolando. So let us do the hard work and…
Breaking News: Bubble London trade show closes…
UK based children fashion and lifestyle trade show Bubble London owned by ITE has decided to discontinue. The show which is still currently advertised as taking place on 15-16 July has been cancelled. Exhibitors were informed of the decision yesterday, whilst a representative…
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…
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…
Talking terrorism with children
Last night the UK suffered it's third terrorist attack since March. It has only been two weeks since 22 year old Salman Abedi set off a bomb at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester killing 22 people and injuring more than 60, amongst them many young children. Fast forward to…
Ruby, 4 y old – London, UK
Ruby has a passion for dogs, so walking Rufus, her big sheep dog is the best thing in life. She would even turn herself into a dog, if she had a magic wand! Her mother Kate Pietrasik is the owner & founder of Tootsa MacGinty.