MAD – The museum that’s crazy about objects. Part 1
Today I would like you to discover the new course of design collections of MAD, Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. The Museum which is close to my heart, where I return to very often. You can always discover something new and find many sources of inspiration. This is the only…
SCREEN CAPTURE – Metamorphosis ‘Child to Fashionista’ by Chris Gambrell
Live art piece by fashion illustrator Chris Gambrell Playtime Paris #26 Sat, 29 June – Mon, 1 July 2019. Parc Floral de Paris DAY 1 - Time-lapse video DAY 2 - Time-lapse video For this edition of the Screen Capture exhibition Pirouette invites fashion…
Notre Dame fire: LVMH and Kering pledge 300 million euros
Following the blaze that tore through Notre Dame Cathedral on April 15 at 6:50pm, private donors have pledged hundreds of millions of euros to help with the future restoration project of this world treasure. Along with private donors the LVMH Group, a world leader in luxury, and…
Playtime 25th edition – A focus on the Family
It’s time for the 25th edition of Playtime Paris and it’s all about ‘Family’. Of the 548 brands at the show 418 brands will be returning, whilst 130 are first time exhibitors. The lifestyle section of the show will expand taking over another area near the South entrance as well…
New Season: One to Watch Awards ‘Lose the North’ compass by So-So
The Pirouette One to Watch Awards are back for the AW19 trade show selling season starting in Florence at Pitti Bimbo'88 with Pirouette Editor Katie Kendrick. Then it's out to the States for Playtime, New York with blog founder Florence Rolando. So let us do the hard work and…
Show Report: Playtime Paris #24 SS19
The 24th edition of Playtime Paris was an expansive show with a large range of new and existing brands to try and see. Whilst the show was jam packed with some great collections it was also incredibly hot! Playtime Paris #24 saw an increase in super stands, super strong…
Time for Playtime Paris. 30 June – 2 July, 24th edition.
This Saturday Playtime Paris will open the doors to their 24th edition. This edition has a whopping 54o brands exhibiting, 100 of which are exhibiting for the first time so there will certainly be a lot to look at! Playtime also has a number of fantastic projects during the…
#Pirouette12Watch Winner AW19: Novel Walk
It's important children's shoes are comfortable, durable and if they can look rather wonderful in the process even better. Spanish label Novel Walk do just this, good quality manufacturing, sensible yet beautiful and very cool. They also have the most clever, eye catching…
Store Collaboration: Smallable x Isetan – East meets West in Tokyo & Paris
It's wonderful to see French concept-store Smallable and Japanese department store Isetan join forces to promote the best of Japanese and European children's fashion. Starting March the 14th and running until April the 4th, 2018 Isetan will welcome a Smallable pop-up shop in…
Show Report: Playtime Paris #23 AW18
On arrival to the 23rd edition of Playtime it already felt super busy. It seems we keep seeing buyers and press arriving bright and early ready to go first thing on day 1 - maybe hoping to capitalise from fresh brains & fresh eyes. This was born out by the visitor figures,…
Lali
Lali will present their label for the first time in Europe at Playtime Paris from tomorrow. With a sweet and fresh feel it's no surprise that this artisan label is stocked at Anthropologie. They have a great range from detailed girl's dresses to a wonderful new range for boys…