March 2, 2010
Why Pepe Shoes have always been favourites? Pepe shoes are nostalgic yet contemporary, family yet chic, clean yet lyrical, refined yet functional, quiet yet playful. And last but not least, they are like good wine as time makes them even more desirable : the more they're…
February 28, 2010
Alicespiration
One of children literature's most endearing and enduring characters, Alice in Wonderland appeals to children and adults alike. Doubtless Tim Burton's adaptation of the Lewis Carrol tale will leave it's mark on the fashion world... Open a recent edition of a…
February 26, 2010
It's open!
It's the 2010 event in Paris : the opening of the three floors concept-store of Bonton in Le Marais, a few steps away from Merci. Industrial and retro-playful feel for this wonderland featuring a confectionary, a hairdressing salon,…
February 21, 2010
Oaks out of acorns
Since their first steps, I strongly believed in Wovenplay and their great concept of well conceived, well designed, quality woven costumes. The past year has been very exciting for the brand. It has received a growing number of new customers and an incredible rise…
February 21, 2010
New department
Kidswear Magazine just launched a new online platform, Kidswear Department, with lots of info about brands, stores, news, jobs and other topics around children. Check it out, Pirouette is featured!
February 19, 2010
I love Tees
Dandy Star? For me it's a cool, fun, optimistic tee-shirts line that puts me in good mood. For kids, its very often "my favorite T". Mums report they have to wash overnight their Dandy kids stuff because they love them so much. All that makes Charlotte Day…
February 18, 2010
Yoya Man
Stephane Gerbier with Isis-Colombe Combeas and her son Aliocha at the Milk party hosted by YoyaMart in Fall 09. YoyaMart, Gansevoort Street in the Meat Packing District, NY When YoyaMart opened in January 2004, it brought a whole energy to New York. It was new,…
February 17, 2010
Old school
A little while ago my mother gave me a nice little brown suitcase. "I found this in the attic and I thought you would be happy to have it for the children. It's full of old memories". Oh yes!I found a few dear books from my childhood including this Tit'Pom that my sister…
February 14, 2010
Dreams and drawings
French illustrator Princesse Camcam dreams of swimming in deep oceans to play with giant squids (probably because of the free ink...). But more realistically, she would love to create an animation film with director Michel Ocelot (Kirikou, Azur et Azmar). Inspired by…
February 11, 2010
L'air du temps
I love the way Marilyn Tov keeps consistency with her design. Every season the clean and chic pieces of the collection are reinvented, following a red thread, keeping the ingredients and flavor that make the essence of the line. This is also reflected in the…
February 9, 2010
Designer’s inspirations
Interview with Nicole Frobush, creator of London based ethical, eco-friendly label Nixie Clothing. Two words to describe Nixie Clothing ? Creative and ethical. Your inspirations at the moment ? My constant inspiration is nature. And at the moment I really love Australian…