Back when I was with I Dream Elephants I would search the world over for funky tights for the shop and I came across Funky-legs, but they weren't ready yet. They just had a coming soon sign up on their website. So I had to contain myself and just wait. But now Funky-legs is alive and well!!!! And it's just so exciting! I love their range of cool tights, socks, and leggings for the little ones 0-9 years. They are the perfect accessory to finish off your little ones already stylish outfit! I have a long wish list for Edith!
This is what was up before they were live! I already was so excited!
Now here's the skinny on how Funky-legs works:
Funky-legs works a bit different then normal brands. Funky-legs works with immediate stock. This means, people can order on the spot what ever they want, and their order will be approved and sent to them within 48 hours,
This allows people to order exactly by their immediate needs, and it allows us to offer a very low minimum order :-) Also,
Funky-legs will launch a mini collection every 1 or 2 month, to give their
costumers the opportunity to renew their stock on the spot (no need for
pre-ordering/down payments/long waiting time and also helps you to
avoid access stock). So retailers, this is a dream come true for you! Don't miss out on an opportunity to carry the coolest funky legs around!
I had a lovely chit chat with Miriam from Funky-legs. Read on to find about more:
1. TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF. WHAT IS YOUR
BACKGROUND? HOW DID YOU START DESIGNING KIDSWEAR?
My name is Miriam Bernstein together with my sister Ada we are the
designers and owners of Funky Legs. I had my BA in Parson School of Design- NYC
where I majored in photography. Ada studied costume and stage design. Through
my photography and also through Ada's experience in design we discovered that
we are drawn always to kids perspectives; their naivety, acceptance and
wonderful imagination is something that I wanted to make part of my everyday
life. So I decided to express that in children's wear
2. WHEN DID THE IDEA FOR FUNKY LEGS COME ABOUT?
After my kids were born I found a frustrating shortage in cool, comfortable and affordable clothes for them. So
what did I do? I started Funky Legs! Which concentrate exactly on these
qualities.
3. WHAT INFLUENCES YOU WHEN YOU ARE
DESIGNING YOUR COLLECTION?
Kids. Kids and Kids again. They are our main influence. All we have to do
is observe them while they explore this world, and we find an endless pool of
funky ideas.
4. DO YOU HAVE KIDS AND IF SO DO THEY
INFLUENCE YOUR DESIGNS?
I have two super funky kids (going to be three very soon :>). Inbar,
my eldest and Ulla, his young sister. They are a main influence in our designs,
we run fabrics by them, prints and final design. Their opinion is always honest
(and even brutal at times :>).
5. DO YOU LISTEN TO MUSIC WHILE YOU ARE
DESIGNING? IF SO, WHO ARE YOU LISTENING TO AT THE MOMENT? DOES MUSIC INFLUENCE YOUR
COLLECTIONS?
Of
course! Music is a big must. We have a huge selection of music in the studio
and put on what we like according to the day, hour, weather or anything else…
It always feels good though, to come back to Laurie Anderson, Cat Power, Seeed,
Makossa & Megablast, Iron & wine and of course The National!
6. DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE CAFÉ, SHOP, BOOK STORE, MUSEUM, ETC THAT YOU GAIN
INSPIRATION FROM? OR LIKE TO GO TO RELAX OR PONDER?
The most inspirational places for me are the secluded nature treasures
that I have. My favourite is a beach (that if you're willing to put on an
effort and do some hiking) you can reach a secret bay, with white sand and blue
water. I can spend the whole day there with my family, and have some
unforgettable stolen moments…
7. IF YOU COULD COLLABORATE WITH ANYONE
IN THE WORLD WHO WOULD IT BE? WHY?
It is a long secret dream of mine to collaborate with photographer Melanie
Rodriguez. I think that she an amazing "eye" and an unparalleled
ability to transfer more than the image itself. To express life.
8. BEST ADVICE SOMEONE HAD GIVEN YOU?
WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR US?
A dear friend of mine once told me "hang on tightly and let go
lightly". That is defiantly one of the best advices I received, in this
world that can sometimes be chaotic,
and this business that has it's challenges , it is a great thing to know when
and how to hold on and important just the same when and how to let go. I would
love to extend these words of wisdom to you all…
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