WGSN Key Trends: ~ Washed-out pastels for plains and prints ~ Sherbet shades of whitened brights ~ Brights dominate, new for bottoms ~ Simple nautical looks ~ Shirting stripes of different widths ~ Floral trousers in balloon silhouettes ~ Lace trim for yokes and ruffles ~ Girls jackets are paired with cuffed shorts ~ Rough […]
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WGSN Key Trends:
~ Washed-out pastels for plains and prints
~ Sherbet shades of whitened brights
~ Brights dominate, new for bottoms
~ Simple nautical looks
~ Shirting stripes of different widths
~ Floral trousers in balloon silhouettes
~ Lace trim for yokes and ruffles
~ Girls jackets are paired with cuffed shorts
~ Rough dyeing and printing appeals to tweens
~ Spots and stars for simple all-overs
~ Print and appliqué motifs update classic stripes
En Fant at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012
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~ Danish bohemian look for girls with layered tones
~ Soft lilac, rose, peach and lemon hues are popular
~ Placement and all-over prints have a fairytale quality
Top left to right: Wheat at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Livly at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Creamie at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012.
Bottom left to right: Minymo at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Phister Philina at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Drappa Dot at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012.
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~ Whitened brights have a retro quality. Lemon sorbet, peach melba and mint
~ Great high summer look for both boys and girls
~ Add metallic or outline prints for bold contrast
Top left to right: Frankie & Liberty at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Creamie at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Drappa Dot at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Claire Kids at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012.
Bottom left to right: Mini A Ture at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Freds World at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Minymo at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012.
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~ Classic sportswear colours of greens and blues work well
~ Look at for garment dyed shorts and jeans
~ Have fun with footwear and accessories
Top left to right: Koin at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Me Too at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Next Level at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012.
Bottom left to right: Minymo at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Claire Kids at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Hound at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012.
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~ Classic sportswear colours of greens and blues work well
~ Look at for garment dyed shorts and jeans
~ Have fun with footwear and accessories
Left to right: Angulus at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; En Fant at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012.
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~ Classic breton stripes for jersey and knitwear
~ Wrap-over collars, toggle fastening, lacing and rope detail
~ Mini a Ture have added cashmere to cotton for luxury knits, while updating with elbow patches
Top left to right: Claire Kids at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Source: WGSN; Tappa Nakki at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012.
Bottom left to right: Minymo at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Mini A Ture at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012.
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~ Combine different stripe widths
~ Lightweight poplins for shirts and dresses
~ Cotton pyjama pants for a new nautical twist
Top left to right: Wheat at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Next Level at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Drappa Dot at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012.
Bottom left to right: Wheat at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Koin at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Phister Philina at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012.
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~ Bleached and blotched denim
~ Overdyed stripes for crackle effects
~ Spot all-overs and placements are roughly coloured in
Top left to right: Frankie & Liberty at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Claire Kids at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Tappa Nakki at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012.
Bottom left to right: Next Level at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Nono at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Drappa Dot at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012.
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~ Ditsy florals are the most popular choice of print
~ Contrast waistband and cuffs
~ Shirred decorative detail
Top left to right: Claire Kids at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Drappa Dot at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Aya Naya at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012.
Bottom left to right: Minymo at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Creamie at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Wheat at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012.
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~ Ecru cotton lace yokes and plackets
~ Scalloped ruffles and edging
~ All-over lace panels
Top left to right: Frankie & Liberty at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Claire Kids at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Creamie at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012.
Bottom left to right: Wheat at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Koin at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Me Too at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012.
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~ Dots of varying scales remain popular for girls
~ Red and white is a key colour combination, use on accessories and even trousers
~ Brighter colours such as blues and purples look fresher than pastels
Left to right: Drappa Dot at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Ticket to Heaven at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Aya Naya at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012.
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~ Bold placement appliqués
~ Simple repeats
~ Combine variations of stars for subtle all-overs
Top left to right:Freds World at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Mini A Ture at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Mini A Ture at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012.
Bottom left to right: Phister Philina at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Minymo at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Koin at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012.
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~ Breton stripes with simple single colour design
~ Contrast with a simple all-over quirky motif for baby
~ Use as a background for more complicated placements
Top left to right: Nono at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Freds World at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Hound at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012.
Bottom left to right: Wheat at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Minymo at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Koin at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012.
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~ Casual cotton blazer styling for girls
~ Mix stripes, spots and checks, add contrast elbow patches
~ Co-ordinate with summer cuffed shorts
Top left to right: Mini A Ture at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Aya Naya at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Frankie & Liberty at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012.
Bottom left to right: Minymo at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Frankie & Liberty at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Hound at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012.
WGSN Key Trends:
~ Washed-out pastels for plains and prints
~ Sherbet shades of whitened brights
~ Brights dominate, new for bottoms
~ Simple nautical looks
~ Shirting stripes of different widths
~ Floral trousers in balloon silhouettes
~ Lace trim for yokes and ruffles
~ Girls jackets are paired with cuffed shorts
~ Rough dyeing and printing appeals to tweens
~ Spots and stars for simple all-overs
~ Print and appliqué motifs update classic stripes
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