Under the name Brilliant Little Britain, four great children’s brands from the UK will be showing in Florence, during Pitti Bimbo. No Added Sugar, Hucklebones, Indikidual, Bonnie Baby  Their show room, located in the heart of town (12 minutes walk from Pitti Bimbo), will open 26th – 28th June 2013.

Since its creation in 2008, Bubble London has evolved from a boutique trade show into a larger event with a more diverse brand offer, targeted to a wider array of retailers. Event Manager Tabara N’Diaye gives an overview of this coming session (16 & 17 June).

Playtime Paris is growing every year, attracting more brands, yet keeping its access restricted to a consistent selection of beautifully designed labels. Lots of returning collections as well as new ones. 

The 6^th edition of  Playtime New York took place at the St. John’s Center (Tribeca) on March 9, 10 and 11, 2013. A little bit over 100 American and International brands presented their Fall/Winter 2013/2014 collections. A 33% increase in exhibitors compared to the August 2012 show.

I visited CIFF Copenhagen for the first time last week – It was my second time in Copenhagen and a confirmation that it is a wonderful city to visit for pleasure and for work. It has just the right size, not too large yet buzzing. It is very traveler-friendly, well organised (the nordic way!) and attractive with

I enjoyed this edition of Playtime Paris. I met numerous people with a beautiful energy. The “what do you do?” in fashion & design seems to be shifting towards “how do you do what you do?”. It is as much about the approach, the process, as

If you go to Maison&Objet and if you meet Marc Ange, designer of Bloomroomstudio, tell him how much I like his creations and spirit. “Marc Ange was born in the saint city of Rome under the terror of the Red Brigades (i.e. the 70′s), within a surrealistic and rootless family, divided between art,

The Trend Area at CIFF Copenhagen will show a sneak peek of “There’s a bluebird in my heart”, a kids editorial by Deborah Sfez & Mélanie Rodriguez for PAPIER MACHE. The magazine’s 5th print issue  - The Dream issue – will be available

It’s Trade Show Season again, a busy January for many people in the industry, from brands, to buyers and journalists who will travel all over Europe. Some are probably already on their way to Maison&Objet in Paris, the giant Design show featuring many children’s brands. Safe travels everyone and see you on the way!