Isossy Children to exhibit at Mosaic 2013

The Mosaic Event returns on the 17th – 23rd September 2013. Launched in 2011 as part of the "International Year for People of African Descent", the event showcases the best of established and emerging businesses/organizations owned by people of African, African-Caribbean and African Diaspora descent. Isossy Children will be taking part in the Pop-Up shop segment of this phenomenal event.

This year Mosaic has partnered with the AACDD 2013 Bargehouse Festival, part of the London Design Festival. Together Mosaic and the African & African-Caribbean Design Diaspora will fill all five floors of the listed Bargehouse building at OXO Tower Wharf with black creative of all disciplines including fine art, sculpture, design, graphic design, photography, multimedia and music, architecture, furniture, lighting, textiles, home furnishings, ceramics, fashion and fashion accessories, jewellery and beauty, as well as live music and other performances.

Since its debut in September 2010 as partner of the London Design Festival, the three year African & African- Caribbean Design Diaspora programme organised by the London-based British European Design Group has brought together and exhibited more artists and designers of African and African- Caribbean origin from more countries and more creative disciplines than any other previous single initiative of this kind, drawing in over 12,000 visitors last year.

This year’s event will showcase exceptional works of creatives from the UK, Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. With the Mosaic shopping gallery housing a mix of diverse exhibitors offering unique products, three exhibition floors, live catwalks and the AACDD special feature exhibition ‘Iconic Highlights – Black Creativity At Its Best’ awards celebrating the best of the outstanding creative talent of the 2010, 2011 and 2012 AACDD exhibitions, the event is the perfect opportunity to experience and discover first-hand the originality and creativity with which the very best African descent businesses.

Isossy Children is a pioneering company. It has vision and it will grow dynamically around the world. Isossy Children is a brand that believes in and promotes family values. Amanda believes in kids being kids and being allowed to be kids through the clothes they wear. The label offers something alternative, diverse and special for both parents and their children.

The label has seen many successes since inception including being shortlisted for ‘Online Retailer of the Year’ by a prominent Childrenswear magazine. This year is already promising more recognition from the children’s mainstream industry and that is becoming more global.



For more information:

marketing@isossychildren.com

@isossychildren.com

Isossy Children sponsors the Natural Woman Event in Amsterdam

Filmscreening Natural Woman in Amsterdam

On July 21st the documentary Natural Woman will be screened for the second time in Amsterdam. In this short film African-American women and girls share their stories of pain and triumph during their natural hair journey. Prominent philosophical and psychological experts give their insight on the role of society in how people of colour define beauty in terms of hairstyle. The documentary will be introduced by a presentation about black hair history. After the movie there will be an online discussion with filmmaker Cindy Hurst. This will be broadcast on American radio.

Tickets include drink, a present and a chance to win a prize at the raffle. Prizes are sponsored by She Sells, Isossy Children and Etos.

Tickets are available at www.naturalhairday.nl

 

For more information please contact Gisele at naturalhairday@gmail.com

Watch this video of Isossy Children at Global Kids Fashion Week

Watch Isossy Children on the Global Kids Fashion Week Catwalk http://ow.ly/jkjRn featuring The Kokoro Dress http://ow.ly/jkjYj & Omo Boys Jacket http://ow.ly/jkk2m #gkfw

Isossy Children profiled on Raggs and Rattle

In yet another example of our global coverage Isossy Children has been profiled on this Canadian Blog!

Read the profile here: http://raggsandrattle.blogspot.ca/2013/03/isossy-children-ss-2013.html


Raggs & Rattle is an inspired channel for a mommy and baby dash of style, where they share outfit creations and inspirations and much more.

Isossy Children featured on The Spanish Blog Bambuna

We just LOVE this blog profile of Isossy Children by @marionaunio of Bambuna! Part of it is in spanish! Nos Gusta Mucho! Read the full blog here: http://t.co/39y8lVnpNe

Isossy Children learns a new language with Bambini Lingo

We recently discovered the amazing Bambini Lingo, a business which teaches babies to learn foreign languages. What could be more global than that for a wearer of an Isossy Children piece. In this interview we meet founder, Emma Magliocchetti.

What inspired you to start your business?

I accidentally discovered that babies are naturally wired to learn languages between the age of 0-4. We had an Italian nanny & I saw my 6 month old understanding both English & Italian, some extensive research later I realised that there were not any accessible language classes in our area for babies so young.

I think we have a fantastic opportunity to make a huge difference to their future, by tapping into their natural potential when the little brains are so perfectly primed to learn languages.

What have been your favourite client experiences?

The excitement I get from parents who have been looking for something like this to come along in their area & can’t wait to get their little ones involved.

Hearing how thrilled my clients are when their little one is conversing in a foreign language whilst on holiday!

What advice would you give to someone starting up in your industry?

• If you are starting up in this or any other industry, make sure you tap into the amazing free marketing exposure that social media can offer you.
• Keep your start up costs to a minimum; modern technology has made it so easy to set up a new company for under £50!

Babies learning a new language! How ADORABLE!

What are your long term goals?

I would like our bambini lingo programme to be offered in Nurseries & kindergartens right across the country, so as many children as possible are being given this precious gift.

Isossy Children celebrates diversity through global clothing for children. Why do you think diversity matters for every generation?

The world is becoming a smaller place every day, the older generation need to embrace this & the younger generation should be taught & shown as much as possible about their fellow countries & their cultures.

What words of wisdom do you think every child should grow up knowing?

Follow your dreams, don’t be a sheep, become a leader & others will follow - choose to do things the way you really want & don’t be put off by everyone else’s opinions, listen of course, but then make your own mind up.

Contact Details

Emma Magliocchetti

emma@bambinilingo.co.uk

www.bambinilingo.co.uk

07976 294604

Isossy Children Profiles KidWorldCitizen.org

Isossy Children loves to profile exciting products, services and resources from around the world that celebrate diversity and creativity. This week we interview the founder of The KidWorldCitizen Portal, Becky Morales.

Becky Morales

What inspired you to start your business?

My family is my inspiration- my husband is from Mexico City, we have 2 daughters (biological) and a son adopted from China and another from Ethiopia. We love to travel and teach our children about differing perspectives and world cultures. As a teacher and parent, these are the activities I use with my children and students.

What have been your favourite experiences whilst doing the work you do?

I love to spend time with my kids doing messy art projects, teaching them about our environment, working in the garden, cooking with them, teaching them about maps and geography, and going to different cultural celebrations. Every time I am doing the research for an article and then doing the activity with my kids- we have so much fun! (This doesn't feel like work:).

What advice would you give to someone starting up in your industry?

 I think people need to find something they love, and brainstorm how they can turn that into a career. I am passionate about global education, and running a web site where I get to continue learning and teaching is ideal for me. I think if people are passionate about what they do they are more willing to put in the time and energy to make it successful.

What are your long term goals?

I am almost finished with a book for schools on how to incorporate global lessons into their elementary classes. I plan to continue speaking, teaching, and developing lessons for school to teach global and cultural awareness.

IsossyChildren celebrates diversity through global clothing for children. Why do you think diversity matters for every generation?

When we raise kids to recognize differing perspectives, and to be culturally aware, they will grow up to be compassionate and respectful citizens.

What words of wisdom do you think every child should grow up knowing?

Be the change you want to see in the world. This quote from Gandhi is one of my favorites because it empowers kids: even though you are "only" a child, your actions CAN change the world.

Contact Details

Becky Morales
www.kidworldcitizen.org

www.facebook.com/kidworldcitizen
www.twitter.com/kidworldcitizen