Mini Rodini x FILA launch – interview with founder Cassandra Rhodin
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 throughout the world by both parents and children. In fact in Sweden they are the…
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…
Babesta NY : Space Odyssey
Tribeca store Babesta (downtown New York), is also an e-store that runs a magazine called Babesta Beat. Their latest story "Space Odyssey", styled by Michel Onofrio, features cool city kids in some of the most creative childrenswear brands of the moment.
What’s up Playtime?
Lots of exciting things going on for Playtime, the most creative and dynamic children's trade shows in Paris, New York and Tokyo : PlayWithDesign is back in Paris - Playologie, a virtual trade show and fantastic B2B tool is in preparation (launching in June 2014) - Playtime…
On the success of Scandinavian Brands
Since I moved from the US to the UK four years ago, I was struck by the strong presence of Scandinavian brands, by their huge success - almost a cult thing one might say. I started asking around for the reasons of such a success; the words “comfortable, functional, fun, honest,…
Theo, 5 and half years old – Torrelodones (near Madrid), Spain
Theo likes cars a lot but prefers classic cars to modern ones and the co-driver seat to the driver seat. Theo is a very romantic, calm and diplomatic boy. Annika his mum is the founder and owner of Noñoño, a Spanish kids’ clothing brand.
Lautaro, 7 years old and Madison, 5 – Buenos Aires, Argentina
Here's a boy who loves little cars, and can spend a lot of time playing with his huge collection. But Lautaro is also curious about what’s going on in his environment. He recently passed his first English exam; he was standard-bearer and won a history contest in school.
New e-store, made in Switzerland
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Interview of a retailer : Kidding / Beirut, Lebanon
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