Greta Thunberg, the 16 year old climate change activist
What would you do if you daughter came to you and said that she wanted to change the future, but to do so she needs to stand outside the Swedish Parliament every Friday rather than attending school? Greta Thunberg 16 year old Swedish national and climate change activist is…
Women’s Day Video: Why I’ll Raise My Daughters to Be Strong, Not Obedient
To celebrate International Women's day another beautifully animated video from The New York Times Conception series. Animation by Lara Lee, series produced by Margaret Cheatham Williams. https://youtu.be/Jv6tqyjT0w8 Animation by Lara Lee Produced by Margaret Cheatham…
Sunday Video: Two Babies, Two Dads, Two Cultures
Emotive and thought provoking animation beautifully illustrated by Maya Edelman for the New York Times series: Conception. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSEss6t9ps0 Illustrated by Maya Edelman https://www.mayaedelman.com produced by Margaret Cheatham Williams…
Sunday Video: Rocket man by Kate Bush
Kate Bush has just released the video of her 1991 cover of Rocket Man by Elton John. A perfect little video for a Sunday morning to remind us (as if we need it) of the genius that is Kate Bush. https://youtu.be/5agt0cpxsKU Her rarities album 'The Other Sides' is released on the…
KiSSe SS19 – The Sea Attacktion
A stop motion animation by KiSSe for their SS19 collection. A girl with purple hair, a six-eyed octopus and a mermaid. The KiSSe collection aims to empower the child’s imagination and expression by featuring hand-drawn prints by children. The colourful mermaid and wacky octopus…
Pitti 88 catwalk shows
Catwalk shows from Pitti 88 including The Apartment, KidzFIZZ, Children’s fashion from Spain, Monnalisa, Il gufo and Stefania. For a full look at Pitti 88 look at Pirouette’s video diary from the show including surprise box interviews.……
Pitti Bimbo 88 video diary – day 3
Final day at Pitti Bimbo is alway a little quieter than the first couple of days which means it's the perfect time to hit the brands with some random questions from the Surprise Box. Plus we visit the Barbie exhibition with Laura from Velveteen. SURPRISE BOX: Raspberry…
Pitti Bimbo 88 video diary – day 2
Day 2 at Pitti Bimbo, is a busy day: Pucci breakfast, followed by the KidzFIZZ and Apartment catwalk shows, not to mention the Pirouette One to Watch Awards and loads more to follow. Apartment catwalk show Apartment catwalk show featuring Le Mu, Pero, Piccola Ludo,…
Pitti Bimbo 88 video diary – day 1
Yesterday was the rehearsals, today we take a look at the real thing! Catwalk shows from Children's Fashion from Spain. Monnalisa, Stefania and finally Il Gufo. CATWALK SHOW: Children's Fashion from Spain https://vimeo.com/312080673 Featuring Spanish children's fashion…
Pitti Bimbo 88 video diary – set up day
Behind the scenes at Children's Fashion for Spain rehearsals We talk to Pablo Conde from ICEX about the Children's Fashion from Spain fashion show at Pitti Bimbo and the promotion of Spanish brands. Plus we have a quick peek behind the scenes at rehearsals for their runway show…
Pitti Bimbo 88 Video Diary
Whether you are inside the box looking out, or outside looking in Pirouette Editor Katie Kendrick invites you to join her during three days of this enigmatic International children’s fashion and lifestyle show. Reporting all the news from the 88th edition of Pitti Bimbo with…
Pitti Bimbo 87 video diary – DAY 2
Day 2 at Pitti Bimbo 87 includes breakfast at Pucci and and an interview with Laudomia Pucci, Image Director of Pucci, and Mila Zegna Baruffa of Simonetta, followed by catwalk shows: Kidz Fizz and the Apartment, we talk to Maria Julia, stylist for both shows. Plus an interview…