Little Red Planet

The Little Red Planet

Mindi Smith talks to us about The Little Red Planet, her children's boutique based in Sag Harbor, New YorkLaunched online in September 2018, the first brick ‘n mortar followed in Dec 2018. Three years ago The Little Red Planet moved to Sag Harbor. A mix of marketing whilst…

Julie Vianey – stylist

Julie Vianey shares some of her experiences as a stylist.Julie Vianey is a freelance kids and fashion stylist based in London with 15 years experience. She has worked for iconic brands such as Burberry, Kenzo, Hugo Boss, Zara, Lacoste, Levi’s, Lucky Brand, Petit…

Cookie Dough boutique

Yasmin Agha talks to us about Cookie Dough, her beautiful children's boutique in downtown Beirut.Cookie Dough Boutique sits in downtown Beirut, on the corner of one of the most prestigious locations in the city, overlooking the sea in the middle of the most happening…

Piroiuette kidswear therapy

Kidswear therapy podcast launch

New podcast launchThe Kidswear therapy podcast is a safe space to discuss the ups, downs, the positives and sometimes the irritations of the kidswear industry. Linda McLean of Smudgetikka joins myself Katie Kendrick as we host this new discussion about the people behind the…

Pirouette panel at Pitti Bimbo

Panel talk – the business of kids’ fashion

Pirouette panel talk at Pitti Bimbo '96Katie of Pirouette talks with Piero Iacomoni of Monnalisa, Mogens Jepsen of Molo, Shoshana Kazab of Fuse Coms & Kidswear Collective. They discuss their origin stories and the difficulties and opportunities in kids’ fashion at the…

Mini Rodini x FILA launch – interview with founder Cassandra Rhodin

Today on Pirouette I’m talking with ‘the’ pioneer in sustainable and ethical kidswear, founder of Mini Rodini Cassandra Rhodin. Launched in 2006 Cassandra’s colourful designs are loved throughout the world by both parents and children. In fact in Sweden they are the…

Knut, & Mom Holly Biörklund (Artist & Muralist)

Way back in January of this year I was lucky enough to be introduced to this wonderful human who was accompanying her BFF to Pitti Bimbo. Grouped together on a press/ influencer tour we spent a lovely evening at Betty Soldi’s workshop in a magical setting followed by a…

Parent & Child Interview: India (4), Reef (2) & Mom Photographer Karen Holt

Parent & Child interview Karen is a fantastic photographer using natural light her work with families capture a very real, but beautiful look into the moment. The family lives in a remote part of Lantau Island in Hong Kong. We kick start the Parent & Child interviews…

Bobo choses - iconic collection, socially responsible

Past, present & future – Bobo Choses & sustainability, founder interview

Serious about taking responsibility for their social and environmental footprint. Ethical and environmental practices and sustainability are now part and parcel of most kid's independent labels, but back in 2008, there was one brand that spearheaded the conversation. The…

women behind the brand My Little Cozmo

Interview: My Little Cozmo

Women supporting womenKatie chats with the ladies behind this ethically focused brand from Barcelona ‘ My Little Cozmo’ about supporting women throughout the industry.

Parent & Child: Valentina with Stefania @stefbrunetti_

Parent & Child Valentina (5) lives in Melbourne, Australia with her four siblings Stella (18), Serena (14), Piero (11) & Olimpia (1)  with Mom & Dad. Mom Stef describes her beautiful brood – Stella is quiet and reserved and very helpful. Serena is the loud,…

brexit uk fashion labels

Brexit talks:

Brexit talks with Stu Anderson, CEO of Young SolesKatie talks to Young Soles CEO, Stu Anderson about how post-Brexit things have changed for UK based fashion labels. Stuart Anderson, CEO – Young Soles website https://www.youngsoles.london