We Like(d)
Summer loving 2023: press & influencers’ crushes
of the season
Summer loving is in the air at The Big Small Show! The season kicked off at Playtime Paris, and we’re still riding the positive vibes. A show is only as good as all who participate, so in addition to the amazing offer of brands, we pride ourselves on opening the doors to an unparalleled level of visitors. The buyers in attendance are highly qualified, as are the press and influencers that come to meet the main players in the kids’ fashion and lifestyle industry. From learning new brands’ stories to linking up with old friends, these trendsetters in the children’s market wander the aisles in search of brands that catch their eye. Let’s flashback to the fun we had in Paris by meeting some of the brands top press and influencers loved this season!
MilK Magazine awarding MomohanipopoIn addition to the two brands they awarded this season’s MilK Awards, the team from MilK Magazine had a crush on many brands and products! From fashion to lifestyle, this expert magazine designed to inspire the whole family had too many crushes to count! Meet a few of them here, and don’t forget to read more about their exclusive installation that celebrated 20 years of MilK Magazine.
Katie interviewing Maison Tadaboum Winter 2023Each season we are delighted to welcome Katie from Pirouette to explore the aisles of the show and conduct exclusive interviews with some of the brands that catch her eye! In addition to the ones she chatted with which you can watch any time on @iloveplaytime Instagram, let’s meet some of the other labels she loved to meet. P.S. – stay tuned for Katie’s daily recaps from Playtime & Kid’s Hub New York, where she’ll share her experience July 30 – August 1!
Summer loving was sweet and sour with the wonderful team from Lemon Magazine! Walking the show, they selected a number of brands for their Boss Mum Kids Choices. Let’s see who they picked among the hundreds of wonderful labels!
We love learning what brands Grethel, the founder of Design Hunger, had a crush on at each edition. Without a doubt one of our most expert visitors, she curates the lifestyle trend space that puts essential products in the spotlight. This season, our collaboration took a step further with Grethel awarding 8 special brands with the first ever Design Hunger Prizes. Last but not least, let’s meet a few of the other brands that she loved this season!
Another top magazine for inspiring families around the world, the team from Scimparello is unmissable! As they explore the aisles of the show, they pick out the products they have a crush on and search for brands to include in their incredible articles and editorials. True trendsetters, let’s see who captured the attention of Scimparello this season!
Just before the show, the team from Marie Claire Enfants took a look at the list of exhibitors and identified two brands that stood out to them. Acknowledging these labels for their outstanding sustainable practices and beautiful designs, let’s see who they selected this season!
Personally, we love all the brands that participate at our shows – it’s why our experts select them! It was so fun to see who press and influencers were summer loving this season, and we can’t wait to see who will stand out in Shanghai and New York! Get your pass to meet us there, and explore the full brand lists here to see who’s waiting for you!
