Kidswear therapy

An uncertain future for Smallable. Plus a look back at Pitti Bimbo, Playtime Paris

Kidswear therapy with Katie Kendrick & Linda McLean.
 
It’s Linda’s birthday! A quick mention of the rotten Wimbledon weather before discussing the financial difficulties of concept store reference Smallable and their search for new investment following their placement into receivership.
Continue the conversation on the directory* https://pirouettedirectory.com/groups/general-business
Katie & Linda share their thoughts having been at Pitti Bimbo together, whilst Katie also talks about the Playtime Paris show ahead of this summer’s Olympics.
After the podcast Linda heads to CIFF kids, whilst Katie flys to New York for Playtime New York & Kid’s hub.
 
Mentions
Smallable https://www.smallable.com
Betty Soldi https://www.bettysoldi.com
Pitti Bimbo https://bimbo.pittimmagine.com
Playtime https://www.iloveplaytime.com
Children’s show https://www.childrenshow.com
Portuguese brand that gave out tinned sardines neither Katie nor Linda could remember the name of: My First Cante https://www.cantelisboa.com
Goldie + Ace https://goldieandace.com
 
Kidswear Therapy is a Pirouette Media production.Recorded & edited by Richard KendrickMusic by Low Tide https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Iqd1isfhrqhgH51tX2aqe
Hosted by Katie Kendrick of https://pirouetteblog.comLinda McLean of https://smudgetikka.com
Sponsored by https://pirouettedirectory.com

Pitti Bimbo LIVE - interview with Raffaello Napoleone, CEO of Pitti Immagine

Kidswear therapy with Katie Kendrick & Linda McLean.
Recorded LIVE at Pitti Bimbo 98.
Linda & Katie talk to Raffaello Napoleone, CEO of Pitti Immagine about growing up, La dolce vita and his introduction to fashion and the business of Pitti Bimbo
CEO of Pitti Immagine since 1995. Since his tenure Pitti has developed a diverse array of shows from fashion to food, to fragrance. Here he devotes his time to kids fashion & lifestyle.
 
Kidswear Therapy is a Pirouette Media Ltd production.Recorded & edited by Richard KendrickMusic by Low Tide https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Iqd1isfhrqhgH51tX2aqe
Hosted by Katie Kendrick of https://pirouetteblog.comLinda McLean of https://smudgetikka.com
Sponsored by https://pirouettedirectory.com

Red carpets at La Croisette

Kidswear therapy with Katie Kendrick & Linda McLean.
Linda & Katie discuss what stood out at La Croisette in Cannes this year, and the ongoing red carpet season.
Linda sets Katie up with a question allowing her to explain the directory and how to get a listing.
Plus a promise of a guest coming soon!
 
 
Kidswear Therapy is a Pirouette Media Ltd production.Recorded & edited by Richard KendrickMusic by Low Tide https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Iqd1isfhrqhgH51tX2aqe
Hosted by Katie Kendrick of https://pirouetteblog.comLinda McLean of https://smudgetikka.com
Sponsored by https://pirouettedirectory.com

Pre-Pitti Press lunch, Fuse press day & Met Gala chat

Kidswear therapy with Katie Kendrick & Linda McLean.
 
Pre-Pitti Press lunch, Fuse press day, the directory magazine ‘women in business’ special plus Katie & Linda discuss the Met Gala
Just a quick chat before the Fuse press day and the Pitti Press lunch to remind you we are here, and with plenty of podcasts on their way soon!
 
Kidswear Therapy is a Pirouette Media Ltd production.Recorded & edited by Richard KendrickMusic by Low Tide https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Iqd1isfhrqhgH51tX2aqe
Hosted by Katie Kendrick of https://pirouetteblog.comLinda McLean of https://smudgetikka.com
Sponsored by https://pirouettedirectory.com

George Reddings

Kidswear therapy with Katie Kendrick & Linda McLean.
In this episode Linda & Katie chat to George Reddings about her fascinating and diverse career in kids' fashion from working under Micky Drexler at Gap in New York to working on developing labels for Jools Oliver and singer Jessie Ware.
Intro
00.35 Pitti Press lunch in London 
02.50 Introducing George Reddings 
04.25 George as a kid (clothing tastes) 
08.30 Working for Gap in New York 
12.02 The differences between NY and the UK now and then. 
14.55 Little Bird with Jools Oliver 
22.47 Anyware with Jessie Ware 
26.46 Georges new womenswear project 
30.04 Balancing sustainability 
33.10 Modern textiles & fabric content 
34.51 Advice for a young George 
36.27 Katie & linda reflect 
 
Thanks to:   @george_ggredd_  Mentioned: @littlebirdbyjoolsoliver. @colourstory_studio
 
George Reddings
During her 25+ years as a designer, George has had a varied creative career working in everything from fashion to furniture, from textiles to branding. Covering the adult, kids and baby markets, for global brands and independent start ups. 
From 10 years at Gap kids in New York and returning to London to start the award winning Little Bird with Jools Oliver at Mothercare. George took a break to launch an a new kidswear concept brand with Jessie Ware before reuniting with Jools to relaunch Little Bird at NEXT. Recently George has launched her own sustainable womenswear label ‘ Colour Story’, focusing on the love of colour and shape. 
 
Kidswear Therapy is a Pirouette Media Ltd production.Recorded & edited by Richard KendrickMusic by Low Tide https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Iqd1isfhrqhgH51tX2aqe
Hosted by Katie Kendrick of https://pirouetteblog.comLinda McLean of https://smudgetikka.com
Sponsored by https://pirouettedirectory.com

Best of 2023 Kidswear

Best of 2023 Kidswear
Kidswear therapy with Katie Kendrick and Linda McLean
 
Welcome to Kidswear Therapy!
Heading into 2024 we couldn't launch our new podcast without an ‘End of Year Review of 2023’. 
 
In this first episode we discuss our kids’ fashion & lifestyle names to remember for 2023… a trend to remember, a trend to forget! ‘Film of the year’ - spoiler Linda only went to see one film during 2023 so the shortlist was… short!
Plus, what we’re looking forward to in 2024. 
 
So join Linda & Katie for this very first episode of Kidswear Therapy
Don’t forget to hit the subscribe button! 
 
Best Wishes for 2024, See you there!
Linda & Katie 
Xx
01min 05 What caught our eye in kidswear
10 min 00 Dior store
11 min 20 Retail stores
14 min 30 The rise of circular fashion
15 min 05 Something positive from 2023
18 min 45 Cultural hits of 2023
23 min 55 Ai - Midjourney
26 min 20 Trend to forget
29 min 34 What to change in 2024
30 min 15 Most surprising thing of 2023
32 min 28 What are we looking forward to in 2024
36 min 25 Show season AW24
 
Mentioned: @maisonavaofficial @aceandtheharmony @paademode @jaquemus @liewood_design @kongesloejd @weare_thenewsociety @momohanipopo @maisonmangostan @bootstock.nl @ceraunavoltabambini @cos_i_said_so @mschf @thesundaycollective_kids @tweemade @harrods @theofficialselfridges @kidswearcollective @dior @barbiethemovie @pittibimbo_official @ciffkids @iloveplaytime 
 
Chicken for Linda https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21042126/
 
Kidswear Therapy is a Pirouette Media Ltd production.
Recorded & edited by Richard Kendrick
Music by Low Tide https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Iqd1isfhrqhgH51tX2aqe
 
Hosted by Katie Kendrick of https://pirouetteblog.comLinda McLean of https://smudgetikka.com
Sponsored by https://pirouettedirectory.com

Announcing the Kidswear therapy podcast

Just a short announcement to say subscribe now for the new podcast series on the kidswear industry with Katie from Pirouette and Linda from Smudgetikka