Isossy Children featured on Bino and Fino Blog

Bino and Fino is an educational cartoon series about a brother and sister named Bino and Fino who live  in a modern day city in Africa. Bino and Fino have many adventures where, with the help of their friend Zeena the Magic Butterfly, they discover and learn things about the world.

The show has been broadcast in the UK and in South Africa so far to wonderful reviews. Click below to see media articles about the show. We are proud to be featured on The Bino and Fino Site http://ow.ly/irJI9

Isossy Children reviewed on The Fashionable Bambino

We have received another wonderful review this week - read what The Fashionable Bambino thought of Isossy Children here: http://www.thefashionablebambino.com/2013/03/05/isossy-children/

 The dress featured is The Evita Dress which you can purchase here: http://www.isossychildren.com/showplarge.aspx?prodid=24&catid=16&subcatid=25

Press and Bloggers Day - New York March 9th

Isossy Children Meets Bino and Fino

This week we feature the Adamu Waziri founder of, Bino and Fino an exciting children's animation series created in Nigeria.

What inspired you to start your business?

That’s an interesting question. I would say I’ve always wanted to do cartoons and have been drawing comics as a hobby since I was a kid. An interesting point is that when I was much younger I drew mainly white characters. It was only in my late teens do I remember making the switch. It was a natural process.

As a kid I was just drawing what I saw on screen but as I got older  I could now inject more of myself and my culture into my work.  It was only much later did I notice the absence of black African cartoon content. So inspiration for Bino and Fino comes from my long term passion of wanting to create a kids cartoon and also addressing the lack of such content featuring black Africans.

What have been your favourite client experiences?

It’s very hard to isolate one.  The general reception for the show has been quite encouraging. I remember at an event I attended called Africa Rocks, a father who brought his kids along. He expressed how much he and his kids enjoyed the show and the importance it plays in developing their minds. That really spoke to me and reaffirmed my belief in what we are doing.

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

The advice I can offer to others is to believe in their skills, think innovatively, and to remain focused. Also practice, practice, practice! Be humble because you never know where you will learn things from and who you might help along the way.

What are your long term goals?

The long term vision is to create different types of African animated content for children and adults. It’s a risky move but it should be fun. We’re currently moving ahead with the first full Bino and Fino season which will be out later on this year.

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

We all know the world is getting more interconnected. I believe children should be able to see positive representations of themselves and other cultures and races. This will help them connect and interact with each other in a positive way as opposed to a divisive one.

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

That’s a tough one. I would say be proud of who you are. Don’t be scared to be an individual.

Contact Details

www.binoandfino.com

Binoandfino@gmail.com

http://www.facebook.com/binoandfino
Twitter: @binoandfino 

Listen to Amanda's interview on Dream Corner Radio

Amanda was recently interviewed on Dream Corner Radio - an online radio channel which aims to inspire women of all ages.

Listen to the superb interview in full here: http://www.dreamcorner.co.uk/amanda-rabor/

Isossy Children worn by Tristin and Tyler

The Isossy Children label has customers across the world and we are particularly popular in the USA. Tristin and Tyler featured our brand on their blog wearing our popular boys blazers! They are based in New York and love the label.

Visit the blog here and leave your comments! http://www.tristinandtyler.com/tristin-tylers-threads-isossy-children/

Isossy Children meets Punkin Patch Interiors

Isossy Children was so excited to discover the high end children's furniture brand "Punkin Patch Interiors" this year. In this feature we meet founder Toks Aruoture to find out what makes her business so special.

What inspired you to start your business?

I was inspired to start Punkin Patch Interiors after I had my son, the idea of going back to a job I hated didn’t sit well with me. In addition I noticed there was no provision for high end, bespoke nurseries and children’s rooms in the UK. It was surprising that the only options celebrities had for their babies nurseries were high street brands.

What have been your favourite client experiences?

There are quite a few memorable ones. We were given the task of creating a luxury nursery for a President’s London home in 4 days. Our typical nursery takes 8 to 12 weeks to pull together as most items are made to order from scratch. The fact that we pulled it off still amazes me, especially as it was the week the Olympics began.

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

Do your research to find a niche. There are many stores selling the same items, so you have to find that unique element that will set you apart from others. It may be an additional service that no one else offers, or your excellent customer service.

What are your long term goals?

To use my growing business as a platform to inspire and mentor the youth and young adults;  I believe everyone has a gift and we will not be truly happy unless we use them.

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

Our country is becoming more culturally diverse by the day.  The latest census records show 14% of the population (7.5 million) in England and Wales are foreign born and the figures are rising. Each national has a unique background which adds tremendous value to our communities.  Children exposed to multi-cultures have a more realistic, balanced and tolerant view of life than those raised without this awareness.

 

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

Every child has a unique and special gift that only they can do excellently. We are all different because we are all special in a unique way.  One of the most important gifts you can offer a child is the gift of authenticity, be yourself.

Contact Details

Toks Aruoture

toks@punkinpatch.co.uk

www.punkinpatch.co.uk