March 26, 2013

Trade Show report : Playtime New York

The 6th 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…

February 13, 2013

Copenhagen : CIFF Kids and more

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…

January 30, 2013

Playtime Paris : A Rich Edition

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

January 18, 2013

Papier Mache in Copenhagen

The Trend Area at CIFF Copenhagen will show a sneak…

January 10, 2013

European Trade Show Calendar Winter 2013

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…

January 7, 2013

Play With Design @ Playtime Paris

The first edition of PlayWithDesign will take place at the end of this month, in a 400 sq meter space adjacent to the children's trade show Playtime Paris. Artistic directors of the event, Marine Peyre and Marie Czapska give us details about this exciting new event.

October 30, 2012

It’s Trade Show Season Soon : CIFF KIDS Copenhagen

This January I will finally visit CIFF KIDS, the trade show that all my friends rave about. The show counts approximately 300 brands such as Caramel Baby&Child, No Added Sugar, Pom d'Api and this year's new comers include Petit by Sofie Schnoor, Noa Noa minature, Esencia,…

Morley for Kids

August 3, 2012

Morley, Must-See Belgium Brand at Playtime NY

Showing for the first time at this edition of Playtime New York, Morley a must-see brand. Still relatively new in Europe, it is becoming a sought after collection. If you like Simple Kids, if you regret Essentiel Girls this line is for you...don't miss

July 25, 2012

Beyond expectations at Pitti Bimbo for Pale Cloud

Well done Pale Cloud, who launched their Spring Summer 2013 at the 75th edition of Pitti Bimbo. The brand managed to secure a room a few steps only from the entrance of the Apartment, one of the must-see pavilions, featuring young independent brands. 

July 12, 2012

Focus on American Brands Showing at Playtime Paris – July 2012

About ten American brands were showing at Playtime Paris this season. I've asked them some comments on the show, the visitors that came to their booths and the economic climate in the US. Here there are, in alpha order...

July 9, 2012

Playtime Paris in images

This was a good edition of Playtime. I heard quite a few people complaining that children's fashion is a bit stagnant and repetitive, but I got personally quite enthusiastic about the brands on display.

June 27, 2012

My long list of “To See” collections at Playtime Paris

I am getting ready for Playtime Paris, to discover a good part of the 400 collections on show... a marathon! I am delighted to see again my absolutely beloved brands and to discover new lines. Very exciting!