George Reddings

Kidswear therapy with Katie Kendrick & Linda McLean. In this episode Linda & Katie chat to George Reddings about her fascinating and diverse career in kids' fashion from working under Micky Drexler at Gap in New York to working on developing labels for Jools Oliver and singer Jessie Ware. Intro 00.35 Pitti Press lunch in London 02.50 Introducing George Reddings 04.25 George as a kid (clothing tastes) 08.30 Working for Gap in New York 12.02 The differences between NY and the UK now and then. 14.55 Little Bird with Jools Oliver 22.47 Anyware with Jessie Ware 26.46 Georges new womenswear project 30.04 Balancing sustainability 33.10 Modern textiles & fabric content 34.51 Advice for a young George 36.27 Katie & linda reflect Thanks to: @george_ggredd_ Mentioned: @littlebirdbyjoolsoliver. @colourstory_studio George Reddings During her 25+ years as a designer, George has had a varied creative career working in everything from fashion to furniture, from textiles to branding. Covering the adult, kids and baby markets, for global brands and independent start ups. From 10 years at Gap kids in New York and returning to London to start the award winning Little Bird with Jools Oliver at Mothercare. George took a break to launch an a new kidswear concept brand with Jessie Ware before reuniting with Jools to relaunch Little Bird at NEXT. Recently George has launched her own sustainable womenswear label ‘ Colour Story’, focusing on the love of colour and shape. Kidswear Therapy is a Pirouette Media Ltd production. Recorded & edited by Richard Kendrick Music by Low Tide https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Iqd1isfhrqhgH51tX2aqe Hosted by Katie Kendrick of https://pirouetteblog.com Linda McLean of https://smudgetikka.com Sponsored by https://pirouettedirectory.com