Spring/Summer ’12 Kids: Print and Graphics Confirmation

Primal Futurism

~ A raw cave painting feel is achieved through rough mark making and embracing imperfection. Motif prints of dinosaurs and bones sit alongside.

Top left to right: Maharishi at Bubble London spring/summer 2012; La Queue du Chat at Playtime Paris spring/summer 2012; Claire Kids at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012.

Bottom left to right: Stone Island Junior at Pitti Bimbo spring/summer 2012; Drappa Dot at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Ella Moss at Children's Club spring/summer 2012.

Cinematic

~ Be inspired by retro Palm Springs and take inspiration from kitsch resort icons like flamingos, ice cream and palm trees in washed-out summer hues.

Top left to right: Moschino at Pitti Bimbo spring/summer 2012; Soft Gallery at CPH Kids spring/summer 2012; Wild at Kleine Fabriek spring/summer 2012.

Bottom: WGSN original artwork.

Cinematic

~ Be inspired by retro Palm Springs and take inspiration from kitsch resort icons like flamingos, ice cream and palm trees in washed-out summer hues.

Top left to right: Emma Levine at Bubble London spring/summer 2012; Be Lucky Kids at Kleine Fabriek spring/summer 2012; Frankie & Liberty at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012.

Bottom left to right: Freds World at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Rags Industry at Kleine Fabriek spring/summer 2012; Mini A Ture at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012.

Primal Futurism

~ A raw cave painting feel is achieved through rough mark making and embracing imperfection. Motif prints of dinosaurs and bones sit alongside.

Top left to right: Mar Mar Copenhagen at CPH Kids spring/summer 2012; Mio my Mio at CPH Kids spring/summer 2012; Sprout by Gro at CPH Kids spring/summer 2012.

Bottom: WGSN original artwork

JPEG Gen

~ Anarchy reins as graphics are expressive, overdrawn, and scribbled. Placement prints with a chaotic aesthetic.

Top: Diesel Kid at Pitti Bimbo spring/summer 2012.

Bottom: WGSN original artwork.

JPEG Gen

~ Anarchy reins as graphics are expressive, overdrawn, and scribbled. Placement prints with a chaotic aesthetic.

Top left to right: Mio my Mio at CPH Kids spring/summer 2012; Next Level at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; JCDC Heroes at Pitti Bimbo spring/summer 2012.

Bottom left to right: PP by Pure Kids at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012; Rubio Kids spring/summer 2012; Nono at CIFF Kids spring/summer 2012.

WGSN Kidswear confirms the print and graphics trends for spring/summer 2012 from the seasonal trade shows and catwalks.

WGSN Takeaways:
~ JPEG Gen: Anarchy reins as graphics are expressive, overdrawn, and scribbled. Placement prints with a chaotic aesthetic.
~ Primal Futurism: A raw cave painting feel is achieved through rough mark making and embracing imperfection. Motif prints of dinosaurs and bones sit alongside.
~ Cinematic: Be inspired by retro Palm Springs and take inspiration from kitsch resort icons like flamingos, ice cream and palm trees in washed-out summer hues.

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