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,…

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…

Pirouette ‘Coup de Coeur’ – CIFF KIDS

Travelling isn’t easy at the moment. Unfortunately I have to leave Ciff Kids prematurely due to my flight being cancelled and the replacement flight scheduled earlier. It's disappointing because there’s so much to see. The change in date seems for the good. This edition's layout…

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…

CIFF Kids AW22 Show report

CIFF Kids AW22 Show report

Kid’s fashion & Lifestyle AW22 / FW22 collections, from CIFF Kids It was really great to be back at Copenhagen for CIFF kids. Wonderful to see old friends and make some new ones. Lil’Boo – have a new sustainable range of knitwear accessories in lovely warm earthy…

Ciff kids SS22 show report

Show report: CIFF KIDS, Hello stranger

CIFF KIDS show us what we've missed! It must have been difficult for the organizers of CIFF KIDS to let themselves believe the physical shows were back - that is until the production was probably well underway. That’s not negative towards them, rather an acknowledgment of how…

Soft gallery One to watch winners

One to Watch Award Collection SS20 CIFF – SOFT GALLERY

One to Watch ‘Collection' SS20 CIFF Award Winner interview: Soft Gallery 'A Place Under The Sun’ & ‘ Harvest Collection’   How many individuals make up Soft Gallery and what are your roles?  We are a total of 15 individuals. Tine – Head of Design and CEO Lisette – Head…

Pirouette One to Watch Award x The Society of Scent

On the scent of the One to Watch kid’s collections and labels of AW20 / FW20 The Pirouette One to Watch Awards celebrates and highlights the best of creative talent in kid’s fashion and design from Pitti Bimbo, Firenze - Italy to CIFF YOUTH, Copenhagen - Denmark to Playtime, New…

Pirouette One to Watch Winners SS20

Labels & collections to keep your eye on! This season's Pirouette One to Watch Awards celebrate the best in children's fashion SS20. Labels and collections from Pitti Bimbo, Playtime New York and CIFF Youth showcasing original independent labels and the latest stunning kid's…