Shop Talk
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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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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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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Sunday 19 December 2010A Big Thank you to all our customers who have made our first year so special. Wishing you all a truly cosy Christmas and a great New Year. Here's to a happy and healthy 2011!
And what a better way to kick off the New Year by introducing our wonderful raspberry red and navy collection. All of these kids clothes are made from 100% organic cotton and made by some very special people in North Wales. Thanks Bob and for doing such a great job on this collection. Not an untidy stitch insight! As with all our kids clothes, these pieces have been road tested by tough talking, walking toddlers. The result...after several washes the colours have stayed bright and shrinkage minimal. So..if you are looking for something different than what your local M&S have to offer check out our new organic striped, T's, leggings and dresses...and just for the sheer fun of it...check out our red and navy A front organic pants for boys! I dare you not to laugh!
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Thursday 14 October 2010There’s something
special about the Rheged Centre in Cumbria. An award winning day out,
it’s also Europe’s largest grass covered building. Designed to resemble a
Lakeland hill, the centre is home to 10 shops, outdoor and indoor play areas,
craft workshops, a conference centre, a 3D digital cinema and the all
important cafe.
The shops at Rheged
take pride in stocking things that are a little bit different and offer a
choice of products that aren’t found on many high streets. Their newly
refurbished children’s store has just become that little bit more special as
they’ve become one of our stockists. Rheged is also the first store to
receive delivery of our 2011 collection – a mix of rich red outfits and vibrant
red and navy stripes. The kids of Cumbria are looking mighty fine in
their trendy outfits.
So, the next time
you’re heading to the rolling hills of Cumbria, or if you’re lucky enough to
live there – pop in to the Rheged centre for a cuppa and some quality retail
therapy!
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Friday 10 September 2010Hot off the press!!! Pili Pala's latest photo shoot for Spring/Summer 2011 finished on Saturday.What is it that they say....never work with children or animals!!?? Of course it rained right in the middle of the out door shoot and there were a few emergency trips to the loo's, split juice boxes and a bit of mud flinging...let's just say the kids had a blast and the grown -ups needed an extra glass of wine that night...but on the whole....we got it...the clothes look picture perfect. Thanks kids! For a bit of extra fun..we also filmed some behind the scenes which we will share with you very soon.
Model Matilda wears Pili Pala organic T shirt in red and navy with matching leggings and organic dungaree dress in raspberry red.
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Monday 14 June 2010
Pili Pala Childrenswear is set to
launch their third collection at Bubble London June 20-21, 2010 (Stand
VB8).
Strengthening their ethos of ethically
produced clothes that are made to last, the new collection again contains
pieces which are both unisex and trans-seasonal with funky design-led garments using the
softest organic cotton, velour and recycled fabric.
Underwear
The most
exciting aspect of the new collection is the launch of an underwear range in
soft organic cotton which includes boy’s briefs, girl’s briefs and a
multi-purpose unisex vest.
Pili Pala’s
founder, Berith Lochery, explains: “Following the success of our first two
collections I wanted to increase our offer to both our retailers and consumers.
Our ethos of producing funky, practical clothes in the softest organic cotton
should be applied to underwear too. More and more parents appreciate the
quality of our organic garments and it seemed natural to introduce underwear
into the collection.”
The briefs and
vest are available in both red and navy stripes as well as block color and will
be available as sets in specially commissioned gift boxes made from recycled
materials, naturally. The new underwear collection is available in
sizes 2 – 12 years.
Babywear
Hot on the
heels of the successful introduction of Pili Pala babywear during AW10, the new
babywear range includes babygros, hats and bibs all available in red or red and
navy stripes – equally stylish for baby girls or boys. Created in
soft organic cotton, the babywear range is sure to be a big hit with babies and
their parents. Available in sizes from birth to 12 months.
Clothing
Pili Pala’s third collection continues
its signature identity of stylish, clean lines which emphasise comfort along
with strong playful stripes and an increased colour palette of bold colour
blocks in red, red and navy stripes with highlights of yellow embroidery.
New garment styles include the addition
of a sundress in red, red and navy stripes. Wide, comfortable,
play-proof straps stylishly crossover at the back with popper fastenings for
easy dressing. These comfortable popper fastenings are also seen on
the red velour unisex dungarees, with long trousers they are the perfect
trans-seasonal wardrobe solution for chilly, grey days whether it’s spring,
summer or indeed autumn.
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.
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Monday 12 April 2010Pili Pala thought it was about time we paid tribute to our beloved organic jumpsuit. Not only has this little beauty proved really useful this winter (picture rainy Sunday afternoons snuggled on the sofa with Mummy and Daddy) but as summer approaches you'll find that the Pili Pala jumpsuit really comes into its own. If you are looking for the perfect beach cover up for your boy or girl, look no further. Last summer, Pili Pala road tested our jumpsuits on a gang of 2,3 and 4 year olds. As luck would have it, we have sand dunes about 10 minutes from our office ( I know..we really are lucky!) Pili Pala is very pleased to announce that our jumpsuit passed with flying colours the "lets roll down the sand dune test, the lets bury ourselves in the sand test and the classic lets through sand at each other test." After a hard wearing day on the beach, our jumpsuits washed brilliantly and was ready for another hammering the following day. Pretty good huh?
If you are planning beach activity this summer with your kids, the Pili Pala organic jumpsuit is the must have beach companion. Completely play proof for boys (have you ever noticed that beach cover ups for boys are mainly dresses? Why is that?) and a great pink alternative for girls, the Pili Pala jumpsuit is a safe bet this summer! Get it before there are gone folks
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Wednesday 17 March 2010Pili Pala has been busy getting our new collection ready for Easter deliveries. Due to the high demand of certain styles...like the organic yellow and brown stripe bubble hem dress, I have actually run out fabric! Not to worry though...
stockists will still be getting their deliveries on time, however, it does mean that Pili Pala will have to wait a bit longer before stocking it on our own website. It won't be a long wait. New fabric will be arriving before Easter and if I talk nicely to the manufactures I am sure they will do a run for me beginning of April. That my friends is the beauty of having your manufactures only two hours away from where you live! Not only does it allow greater control in terms of quality but it cuts out the long delivery periods.
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Monday 18 January 2010 Pili Pala Childrenswear cares a lot about what goes into our clothes and we care a lot about who makes them. With funky design-led garments using the softest organic cotton and recycled fabric, Pili Pala has been passionately created to provide an organic childrenswear collection that not only looks great, but is ethically produced too. High-end quality, without the high-end price. Not only does Pili Pala stand for quality, comfort and style but by carefully examining our unit costs we are an attractive choice for retailers and Mum's alike.
Be one of the first to try our Taster Pack! For new retailers we've compiled a Taster Pack containing one of each garment in our in store collection for only £130 (re-sale value £285). To open a wholesale account contact our founder, Berith Lochery on 07813 159687 or info@pilipalachildrenswear.com. Wholesale prices £6.50 - £18 Sizes 12 mths - 5 yrs.
Come visit us at Bubble London. Jan 31st-Feb 1st. Stand VB8. We'll be on the Village Green. Discount of up to 15% will be given to all stockists who place an order on the day.
Can't make Bubble? Don't worry. Drop us a line regarding new line sheets and samples!
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