Boy Seeking Girl for cavorting, mischief-making. Me: A feisty buccaneer taken to pillaging my parents’ room. You: A curious, nature-loving Red Riding Hood type. Together, we’ll wear clothing by Patouche, the Canadian brand that’s great for imaginative play. Meet me at the monkey bars when the recess bell rings.

Girl: Saw your ad in the Preschool Personals. I dig that Patouche herringbone-weave vest. Very Treasure Island.

Boy: Your red cape with vintage buttons brings out what big eyes you have. Patouche, right?

Girl: Yep. Everything — baby bonnets, wool coats, smock tops — feels straight from a fairy tale. It figures: The designer used to do sets for opera and ballet.

Boy: I’m a star in my pirate hat and pants, which have a loop to hold sticks and swords, and treasure pockets for booty.

Girl: You’re a right rapscallion.

Boy: You’re a daring damsel.

Girl: It’s a playdate made in heaven.

Available online at patouche.ca.

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Photo: Lisa Kannakko / Courtesy of Patouche; Courtesy of Gift Hero