Playtime Paris #23 more than a trade show, socially conscious & creative!

For this edition #23 commencing Saturday the 27th of January at the Parc Floral de Paris Playtime Paris embraces the theme of mutation 'changeover'. Throughout the three days there will be over 540 brands to discover, including 100 new exhibitors. With this edition's trends:…

Pirouette One to Watch at Pitti Bimbo #86

Pitti Bimbo #86 : Follow the Pirouette One to Watch & tune into our web documentary!

Movie themed Pitti Immagine Bimbo #86 is kicks off in two days, Pirouette will be there for the launch of the new season with our first Pirouette One to Watch Awards at Pitti Bimbo. Plus photographer Molly Magnuson will be making her way over from the States to Italy to combine…

Sticky Lemon

Sticky Lemon Interview #Pirouette12Watch SS18 winner

Sticky Lemon was founded mid 2016 by Simone, Lotte & Dorien. Whilst working on other design projects their idea for a quirky and bold brand became more and more serious. Eventually their first backpacks became a reality and Sticky Lemon was born. This brand was concieved for…

Dot to Dot London 9th edition

What’s in store for the 9th edition of Dot to Dot, London?

The 9th edition of London based trade show Dot to Dot is fast approaching, with an international cast of labels in attendance. This friendly boutique style show remains in the same central and welcoming location - the fabulous Vinyl factory at the back or the famous Carnaby…

Anchovy Interview: #Pirouette12Watch SS18 winner

Like it's name Anchovy is a unique kids label with a very strong USP attributed to the brand. With an artistry at the foundation and imagery unlike no other this independent kids label is hard to miss during a trade show. Last Summer at Playtime New York the circle dresses from…

Gorman

“A children’s company helping children….isn’t that just logical?” a little goes a long way!

A while back Tina Tuchinda replied to a question I posed about her company donating a proportion of all sales to support abused & neglected children. Tina's answer , really struck a cord. ... "A children’s company helping children….isn’t that just logical?". Yes, it makes so…

banwood

Banwood Interview:#Pirouette12Watch Winners ss18 Design Playtime Paris

Balance bikes are now part of what seems to be every toddlers journey towards becoming a fully fledged cyclist. It's hard for parents & children alike not to fall for Banwood's balance bike. Both retro and modern mixed into a perfectly balanced recipe. There was a constant…

Alejandra Salvatore of Severina kids has designed & knitted a hand embroidered 'spyglass' for the Pirouette One to Watch Award

In conversation with Alejandra Salvatore, Severina Kids One to Watch Award invited designer

Pirouette has long been an admirer of the creativity and storytelling of designer Alejandra Salvatore of Severina kids. So it was a real thrill when Alejandra accepted the invitation to design the new season's Pirouette One to Watch Award. Hand knitted and embroidered, the…

Bonne Année – Highlights 2017

A very Happy New Year to everybody! As we move on from 2017 into 2018, we take a look back at some of Pirouette's articles from the past year.

Luna & Curious is an independent store in Shoreditch, East London

Store ​​Profile: Luna & Curious + the owners #CoupDeCoeur selection!

Luna & Curious is an independent store in Shoreditch, East London, owned and run by three creatives, Polly George, Kaoru Parry and Rheanna Lingham, who combine their talents to create an inspiring shopping experience. The store has been running for over 11 years, we find out…