One of the exciting things we noticed when looking at the results from the winter shows was that top buyers from Asia were back in full force! After the challenges of travel restrictions due to the global pandemic, we were so happy to welcome them back. To celebrate this great news, let us introduce you to some of the amazing top buyers from Asia that are part of our community. Whether they visit the shows or shop on our B2B ordering platform, Orderwizz, we’re so happy to have buyers from these stores as active participants in the Playtime universe.

 

Meet top buyers from Asia!

 

The Little Standard (Japan)

children's boutique

With both a physical store in Fukuoka, Japan and an online shop, meet The Little Standard. They carefully curate a selection of baby and kids’ shoes, toys, home goods, and crafts, as well as women’s products. With an offer of used and antique furniture, customers can also give a second life to items of the past. With this mix of new and old, The Little Standard has a unique, design based offer that stands out! Playtime brands in their store: Esther, Kokori Kids, Fairechild, Mabli Knits, 1+ in the Family, Main Story, The New Society, Minimalisma, Misha & Puff, P Denim, Salt Water Sandals

 

Forétforét (South Korea)

A play on the French word for forest, ForétForét is like a healthy earth full of trendy seeds that will grow into children’s happiness! With clothing, accessories, toys, and lifestyle products for children, as well as adult products, ForétForét caters to the needs of the entire family. They also offer in person classes in addition to their amazing selection. ForetForet is stands out in the kid’s industry through a mix of experiences and shopping. Meet them there: Dear Sophie, BigStuffed, Belle Chiara, Emile et Ida, Gray Label, Momohanipopo, Izipizi, Lucas du Tertre, Maison Mangostan, Molo, Paade Mode, Piupiuchick, Raduga Grez

 

Peipei Collection (Taiwan)

kid's store

With a focus on organic cotton children’s clothing, the Nordic inspired online concept store Peipei Collection carefully selects each item in their offer. From lifestyle products like toys, wellness products, dishware, and decor to outstanding fashion, Peipei Collection has everything modern families need for the wonders of day to day life with children. In their store: Kokori Kids, Napaani, Maison TadaboumMipounet, Liewood, Noralee, Collégien, Grech & Co, Louise Misha, Konges Sløjd, Repose AMS

 

Happy Milk (Hong Kong)

top buyers Asia

With a recently opened retail store to accompany their eshop, discover the Hong Kong based boutique Happy Milk. From timeless clothes to beautiful jewelry, cuddly toys and stylish pjs, Happy Milk brings European and American brands to the Asian market. Their selection of long lasting pieces are sure to become heirloom items as they are passed on for generations. Meet these Playtime brands there: Boxbo, Little Cloud

 

Little Ground (South Korea)

top buyers Asia - Bobo Choses

Little Ground brings a mix of domestic and international brands to its customers via its online store. With a focus on products that are trendy, yet comfortable, they have a wide selection for kids and their fashionable moms. Little Ground strives to bring a premium selection at an affordable price to their shoppers. Meet them there: Tnin Shoes, Bobo Choses, Repose AMS, Bonmot, Shade Critters, FUB, Tambere, Louise Misha, Konges Sløjd

 

Baby Style Lab (Japan)

children's boutique

Baby Style Lab believes pregnancy and childbirth are truly miraculous. To enrich parents lives with children, they curate this wonderful kids’ fashion and lifestyle concept store. Their selection stands out by offering the best products at an accessible price. Baby Style Lab hosts a pop up stores in Tokyo every Tuesday and Thursday to connect with their customers. In their store: Bebe Organic, Bobo Choses, LiiLu, Mabli Knits, Minimalisma, Caramel, Petites Pommes, Quincy Mae, Rylee + Cru

 

Little Wonders (Taiwan)

Celebrate the small moments with Little Wonders! With aesthetics and sustainability in mind, they carefully select the products for their physical store and eshop. In addition to working with eco-friendly brands, Little Wonders contributes to society as well. 1% of their revenue is donated to supporting nonprofit organizations. Meet these Playtime brands there: Angulus, Donsje, FUB, Gathre, Igor, Petites Pommes, Pom d’Api, Studio Noos, Tangerine Studio, That’s Mine, 1+ in the Family

 

Kids21 (Singapore)

kid's store - Bonpoint

A family concept store with several locations around Singapore, Kids21 always has luxury and timeless brands in stock! Whether in search of swimwear, shoes, formalwear, or every day looks, they’ve got all the fashion items kids need. To top off their offer, Kids21 has everything for the home too! Toys for all ages, decor, wellness products, and so much more. In their store: BigStuffed, Molo, Bobo Choses, Bonpoint

 

Bebede’shop (South Korea)

top buyers Asia - Bonmot

For fashion and accessory needs, Bebede’shop has everything parents are looking for. In their physical store in Daegu, South Korea and their online store, Bebede’shop has a selective offer of top brands. Following the modern concept store approach, Bebede’shop has products to create total looks from head to toe. Meet them there: My Little Cozmo, The Campamento, AI RidersBebe Organic, Pèpè, Caramel, Novesta, Faune, Wolf & Rita, Kalinka Kids, LiiLu, Main Story, Mini Kyomo, Wunderkin Co, Wander & Wonder

 

Little Tea (Taiwan)

top buyers Asia

Started by Canadian parents who moved to Taiwan, Little Tea is a one-stop shop for families. They exclusively offer sustainable, non-toxic, organic baby and kids’ fashion and lifestyle products. Their own children test each brand selected for their online store, making Little Tea a true family business! Meet Playtime brands there: The Sunday Collective, Baba Kidswear, Coco Au Lait, Popelin, Miles the Label, The New Society, Quincy Mae, Rylee + Cru

 

Codomoco (Japan)

top buyers Asia

A play on the Japanese word for comfortable, Codomoco is an eshop dedicated to offering cozy baby and children’s clothes. Started by a mother whose own son has sensitive skin, she knows how valuable comfort is and has turned to organic cotton as a solution. With the values of comfort and sustainability at their core, Codomoco selects nothing but the best brands. In their store: mimOOkids Barcelona, Kapoune, Studio Bohème Paris, CarlijnQ, Fairechild, Little Hedonist, FUB

 

Dear My Kiz (South Korea)

children's boutique

Dear My Kiz has everything parents need to dress their little ones for every occasion. Their eshop is full of garments and accessories for babies, kids, and mothers. With party decor and costumes to top it all off, parents can find everything they’re looking for in one place thanks to Dear My Kiz. Meet them there: Mipounet, Bebe Organic, Caramel, Collégien, Grech & Co, Konges Sløjd, Louise Misha, Noralee, The New Society, Wunderkin Co

 

Lovunique (Japan)

kid's store

A new concept store that just opened online, Lovunique offers beautiful, organic, sustainable products for beloved children. In celebration of the infinite possibilities that come with kids, Lovunique has a strong selection of products for babies and children. From the best fashion and accessories to dress little ones for any occasion and the toys and care products to keep them healthy and entertained, Lovunique is meeting the needs of the modern family. Meet Playtime brands like: That’s Mine, Birinit 

 

We loved meeting these top buyers from Asia and learning a bit more about their stores and eshops! It makes us so proud to have such high quality buyers placing orders on Orderwizz and coming to our shows in Paris and New York. We can’t wait for the return of Playtime Shanghai this summer where we can meet even more retailers from Asia. Brands, time is running out to apply for your booth at the summer shows! Fill out your applications here.

If you’re curious to know what other kinds of buyers you can meet there and on Orderwizz, check out our articles on buyers from the Middle East, from new stores, and international retailers.

 

Header photo from Little Wonders
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Madeline Blankenship
21/03/2023
Madeline Blankenship