Jo Gordon knitwear

A look back at the Kids’ fashion SS24 selling season

Some quick thoughts on SS24 prior to focusing on AW/ FW23 It’s almost time to switch our focus to the AW/ FW23 drops, but before we do let’s have a quick look at the SS24 selling season. On the whole there was a lot of promising feedback, and opportunities are there for the…

Pirouette SS24 show season schedule

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 at then trade shows. So whether you are a designer, buyer, press, agent,…

Pirouette panel at Pitti Bimbo

Panel talk – the business of kids’ fashion

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 origin stories and the difficulties and opportunities in kids’ fashion at the…

Coup de Coeur awards

‘Coup de Coeur’ selection FW23

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 to the designers and selected some of the best pieces from Pitti Bimbo and CIFF…

AW23 shows

Post Show Season AW23.
Initial thoughts…

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, retailers and the shows this season I thought it would be good to share my first…

Pirouette 'Coup de Coeur' AW23

Pirouette’s trade show schedule
for AW/ FW 23

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 how resilient this industry is. New independent bricks and mortar stores are…

Pitti Bimbo 95 video diary

Kids’ fashion SS23 collections, from Pitti Bimbo 95 Back at Pitti ….for their first stand alone show since you know what! More content to follow! Battle of the looks…

Pitti Bimbo 95

Full immersion at Pitti Bimbo 95

PITTI _ ISLAND Pitti Bimbo is back as a standalone show after 2 editions sharing the stage with parental unit Pitti Uomo. It seems we can expect more special projects, an increase to the number of International brands, and the welcome return of the Apartment. Pirouette is here…

Pirouette show season coverage

Pirouette’s Spring/ Summer ’23 selling season coverage

Make sure to watch out for the Pirouette Coup De Coeur! Pirouette has been resting whilst I’ve been working on a new kids' fashion & lifestyle marketplace Lolie. The project arrived at my door during the pandemic - the concept is a one stop shop for everything beautiful for…

Pitti Bimbo 94 video diary

Kid’s fashion AW22 / FW22 collections, from Pitti Bimbo 94 Back at Pitti ….two years, it was so good to be back. Lets take a look at the show! We're back at Pitti!That's right it's great to be back at Pitti after 2 years... First up we…

Pitti Bimbo 94 coverage

Pitti Bimbo’94 upcoming coverage

Pitti Bimbo opens its doors next week & Pirouette will be there in Florence with coverage of the show. Pirouette video diary Pitti Bimbo ’94 Pirouette editor Katie will be providing coverage of the show with the Pirouette Video Diary – brands, collections,…

Pitti Bimbo 90 video diary : DAY 3

Kid’s fashion AW20 / FW20 collections, runway shows, interviews and more… from Pitti Bimbo 90 Day 3 of Pitti Bimbo is at first glance the quietest however some of those savvy bigger buyers take this opportunity to get round the show on the quiet to discover collections…