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Thanks to Faith Tilleray, the passionated woman behind children’s wear label Damesfly for introducing me to the work of  Isabelle de Borchgrave.

On her blog Faith writes : “I am totally inspired by the work of Isabelle de Borchgrave. We’re working on some painted  pieces for the Spring/Summer 2012 collection and these amazing paper dresses have spurred us on to try even more new ideas.”

Can’t wait to see Damesfly‘s new collection!

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Achim Lipoth Photography

Honore is the youngest boy ever interviewed on Pirouette, but  the little 19 months old is already very opinionated. Obsessed with cars (toys AND real ones) and anything with wheels, he’s always ready for big fun like having his head upside down or running super fast and kicking the ball. Let’s read more about him and mother Elisa Lempicka, Consultant and Design Director for Lolita Lempicka. 

Country of origin Italy –  Country of production We design and develop our garments at our Italian Headquarters in Asolo, controlling every stage of their production, including: cutting, preparation, dyeing of fabrics, finishing, sewing of details, application of accessories and pressing. Through a team of expert in-house technicians, we coordinate and personally monitor a carefully

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Aalto + Aalto is a design office focusing on functional, esthetical and emotional product design, with the aim to bring something new to our material world.  (The bed on the picture is a prototype).

Via e-glue

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Today we welcome Isobel, 5 years old and her mother Lindsey,  journalist and founder of Urban Mums. Lindsey reports : “Izzy loves listening to music and dancing, especially “streetdancing” which she can’t believe she learned on her own. She is not a fan of wearing jeans, preferring dresses and leggings instead.  Izzy enjoys drawing pictures of rapunzel, mermaids and unicorns. And she also loves chocolate brownies, and chocolate gelato from Gelato Mio”. 

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The three magazines were side by side at the new stand, their romantico-naturalist covers matching so well.

Style of the time.

Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece has a busy busy life. Mother of 5 children, the Princess also runs her own business, the children’s line Marie-Chantal that she launched 10 years ago.

Specially designed by the Princess, this  diary is the perfect way to keep track of everyone’s busy lives and always stay on top of things.

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PlanToys  - Wooden toaster, spaghetti plate, sauce pans for  mini chefs and food lovers.

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www.plantoys.com

Some people are good at summer collections, some better at winter’s. Alexandra Darcissac is good at both. But Alexandra is good at many things : at choosing fabrics that are not too sophisticated nor too rough, at using just the right amount of colour, at keeping things simple while focusing on details, at making girls look feminine but not girly, at doing things that are unique to her, at imposing her own aesthetics

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It has become a tradition: every Fall, Pomme invites New York children to be photographed with their most treasured possessions. A project by photographer Davina Zagury who will capture once more the attachment kids have to their security objects- September 18th & 25th – Pomme 81 Washington Street, Dumbo, Brooklyn.

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A family portrait by Davina Zagury. More to see on www.davinaz.com

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                            Nordic inspired photos by Monika Elena Kost – Location : Copenhagen- Brand : Noro.