Pili Pala Blog
Friday 13 January 2012Judging by the date of our last Blog entry, I need to start off with an apology for leaving it so long! I suppose in many ways its a good sign. Pili Pala has been busy!! 2011 to be a year of growth and change and I am really proud of what we have achieved since starting the company two years ago.
So what's on the cards for Pili Pala Childrenswear 2012? For starters, we are kicking off the new year with a new collection! Our Fifth collection sees the return of our trademark stripes! Now two versions are available: thin stripes in red and grey organic cotton jersey, plus our chunky stripes in our beloved organic velour in new shades of blue and light blue. We are also really excited to introduce organic cross weave in shades of and red and blue, plus very cute organic gingham! Not to mention some AMAZING Welsh merino wool slippers! New styles include button front dresses and dungarees as well as besting selling jumpsuits being continued. The result? A very special collection that offers consumers and retailers more choice. And I didn't even mention that we still manufacture everything in a beautiful converted farmyard led by the fab Bob and Lynne! Gosh...Pili Pala rocks! I can say that can't I??? In a humble way! :) Seriously though folks...thanks for making 2011 so great. Your support and belief in our beautiful clothes makes me all the more determined to prove that 2012 will be even better!
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Monday 13 June 2011 This one goes out to all you little girls out there! Pili Pala would like to introduce our new girlie girl dresses! Our brand new bluebell print makes its mark on our loveable so soft pink organic long sleeved dresses...perfect for everyday casual wear. We have also introduced our beloved bird and bird houses print to this season's shade of organic teal. Both dresses feature our signature chocolate brown trim...just enough to give it that Scandinavian edge we are so fond of! Team these organic girl dresses up with sandals, trainers or indeed barefoot for summer fun and when the weather isn't playing ball...a pair of Pili Pala leggings will do just nicely thank you!
As always...Pili Pala is passionate about how are clothes are made. These dresses along with all our garments are made and designed in Wales with love. Here's to lazy summer fun ahead!
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Thursday 26 May 2011Come over and say hi to us at the Urdd Eisteddfod in Swansea. We'll be there all week on stand 93-94.
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Thursday 19 May 2011
Well folks its that time of year when Pili Pala likes to stretch our legs and dust the winter cob webs off our shoulders! We are getting ready to hit the road! First stop...the Royal Welsh Spring Fair this weekend 21st and 22nd May. The Royal Welsh is located in an otherwise sleepy town known as Builth Wells...in Mid Wales..most famous for The Royal Welsh Show held every summer. The Spring Fair is a smaller affair but is a fun day out for the whole family...especially if the sun is shining! Fingers crossed! This year Pili Pala will be tagging on to the Green Horizons Exhibition located in the Montgomery Pavilion and we are really excited!! We love doing these type of shows. It is such a great way to personally meet your customers, get great feedback and make new friends and contacts!
It goes with out saying that our lovely organic childrens clothes will be going with us! Our sunny organic T's, dresses and cosy velours all essentials for this time of year bring colour and fun to such events and we can't wait!
Wish us luck and hope to see you there!
xx
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Tuesday 08 March 2011Sara Cox loved our blue/brown bubble hem dress her daughter Renee had and is passing on the Pili Pala love to friends! Sara recently tweeted; “I loved the dress. Thank you. Tho she sprouted out of it pretty quickly. It will be passed on to friends if that’s cool?” Yes...please pass it on Sara! Pili Pala is made for sharing!
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Monday 14 February 2011On
this day for lovers, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank all our
customers and tell you that we think you’re great!
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Sunday 13 February 2011Great
news! Berith, the founder of Pili Pala Childrenswear has been nominated
for an award!
We’ve
just been told that Berith has been nominated for a Business Mum Award with
Mums Club – fingers crossed she wins!
Well
done Berith – we’re proud of you!
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Friday 28 January 2011
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Thursday 20 January 2011Press Release
Organic
children’s clothing company Pili Pala Childrenswear will launch its Autumn
Winter 2011 range, the company’s fourth collection, at Bubble London in
January.
Building
on the established collection of comfortable, ethical and environmentally
sustainable clothes for fashion conscious children; the new range features
exciting and colourful pieces in which are trans-seasonal, unisex and, above
all, fun.
New
styles being added to the collection for Autumn Winter 2011 include fleece
lined hoody jumpers, limited edition organic cord dresses, cosy toes baby
leggings, a stylish empire line dress and a new style of trousers. The current collection of long and short
sleeved t-shirts, leggings, babygros, underwear, blankets, bibs, hats, bubble
hem dresses, jumpsuits and shorts will also be expanded to include new colours
and fabrics.
New colourways and fabrics
The
new collection features strong pieces in vibrant new colourways - items in soft
pink, deep purple and striking teal are introduced. The bold red, navy and red stripes and the
chocolate brown colours which form part of the Pili Pala family will also
feature strongly in the new collection with popular pieces being carried over
from the SS11 collection.
Organic
corduroy and fleece are being introduced to add warmth and a greater variety to
the collection which already includes the softest organic cotton and velour
pieces. Maintaining the company’s strong
environmental stance, all fabrics used within the Pili Pala range are organic
or a mix of organic and recycled materials.
Pattern and print
A
new addition to the printed fabrics is a quirky and cute bluebell print which
adds an exciting twist to the pink cotton range. The bird and bird house print, introduced
during the Autumn Winter 2010 collection and loved by Pili Pala fans, features
prominently in the new collection and will be available across a the whole range.
Commenting
on the launch of the new range, Berith Lochery, founder of Pili Pala
Childrenswear said “I’m truly excited by the new pieces included in our Autumn
Winter 2011 collection; designing them has been a very rewarding experience. Responding to customer comments and
suggestions, we’ve introduced items in pink, teal and purple with highlights of
chocolate brown and fantastic new prints.
I hope that our new collection will stand out from the crowd and ensure
that we continue to provide comfortable and fashionable clothing for kids which
are ethically sound.”
Berith
continues: “Since the launch of our first collection in 2009, the feedback from
our customers and fans has been extremely positive. Our customer base has grown substantially and
we’re increasingly servicing a global market with a greater number of
international stockists. From initial discussions with retailers, our new
collection is destined to hit all the right notes.”
All
of Pili Pala’s clothes are produced using organic fabric and ethical
processes. Designed and manufactured in
the UK, the garments are a fantastic combination of sensational style and
comfortable clothing which are produced without compromising on ethical or
environmental standards.
ENDS
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Wednesday 19 January 2011
It is that time of year for Pili Pala when we are getting ready to launch our new collection for trade. Needless to say it is an exciting but stressful time for us. Our new collection usually makes a début at a trade show and for the 3rd time running, this trade show will be Bubble, London. The lead up to this event is quite immense. Not only does it not come cheap, but there is always a fear that no one will like the collection or almost worse no one comes to the stand! Its kind of like having one those anxiety dreams where you turn up to an event with no clothes on! No??? Maybe that's just me then!
Putting fears of not turning up dressed aside, I am really proud of our new collection. For the first time ever, Pili Pala will be introducing pink into a collection. If you have followed our previous collections then you will understand that this is BIG news ! Now for all you pink haters out there...don't worry...trust me...we wouldn't just do ordinary pink would we???!
In case you are a retailer reading this...short orders will be available on the new collection, which means for all you shoppers out there and providing the buyers like the new collection (fingers crossed!) you will be able purchase this wonderful new PINK stuff this spring / summer!
Retail bit again: We will be at Bubble, London on the 30th & 31st January, stand VD4. Come see the PINK stuff!!
Wish us luck!!!
Ps. If you are new to Pili Pala...Pili Pala specializes in organic kids clothing all made by wonderful hard working people in Wales!
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Tuesday 11 January 2011 Every once in a while, we like to share what our customers think of us and this one from Emily really touched us. It makes all the hard work worth it! So thanks again Emily! Toby...you look delicious!!
"Received my order on Saturday and the trousers are just gorgeous! I'm so impressed. Have enclosed a pic of my toddler Toby wearing them. We don't have a lot of money but where possible we like to buy British, or local, and support uk businesses to try and be ethical. With so much low quality clothing coming into stores, dirt cheap, it's great to see someone like you making such funky clothes! My Grandma is from Powyss too! :-) I will spread the word amongst friends, and keep an eye out for your sales! Emily x"
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Wednesday 05 January 2011Like a lot of people this time of year, you might be feeling a bit over consumed! These days holiday gift shopping starts earlier and earlier and the high street seems to be endlessly promoting one sale after another. It is easy to feel confused and stressed out about what to buy people. So, by the time January rolls around and we have gotten over the shock of how much we have spent on loved ones, the last thing we want to hear about is another sale! It is with this in mind that I promise to make my pitch quick! The Pili Pala Winter Sale is now on! Save up to 50% on selected items!
Now...what I hear you asking makes our sale different to all the others? Well it is quite simple.. Pili Pala is an exclusive childrenswear brand all lovingly made by great people in Wales and England. Not only are you getting quality organic kids clothes for a bargain price on selected items, but you are helping to support independent businesses that can not compete with the giant retail chain stores and their BIG sales! A reason to be cheerful indeed!
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