July 29, 2014

Interview with Ian Reynolds, C.E.O of Pale Cloud

Three years after it was launched by designer Marion Reynolds, Pale Cloud is one of the most respected and acclaimed label in children's high end fashion, sharing the racks of the finest department stores and boutiques worldwide, side by side with top luxury brands. Interview…

January 23, 2012

Discussion with industry insider Jeanette Petersen

Jeanette Petersen recently launched Little Fashion Factory, a PR Firm specialised in children's products, in Copenhagen.

August 4, 2011

Playtime New York, 3rd edition

From comments I gathered visiting Playtime New York on its last day, the show was rather successful : very busy Saturday, quiet on Sunday (all buyers at ENK, or at the beach?) and busy again Monday morning. In general, exhibitors reported that taking into account the…

March 11, 2011

Trade Show report : Playtime New York

    This second edition of Playtime New York featured about  60 children's brands and some maternity wear. A fair amount of excellent US brands : Dagmar Daley, Atsuyo et Akiko, Jess Brown, Kicokids, Lucky Fish, Lucky Wang, Makie, Nico Nico, Winter Water Factory, Wovenplay, as…

February 3, 2011

Bubble London, UK – Trade Show Report

    Another Bubble London, another consistent message from the exhibitors : they are very happy with their show. Is it because Bubble London is small? Because the UK buyers don't travel much? According to a survey published by CWB, only 20% of them do their buying at overseas…

January 25, 2011

Pitti Bimbo, Italy – Trade Show Report

    Over 8,300 buyers came to Pitti Bimbo this season (10,000 visitors). International buyer attendance rose 4.5% bringing the total of foreign buyers to 2,816. Among the “best performers” are Russia (+42%) putting the country into first place in terms of attendance; China  +…