Earnshaw's Webdesk • Apr 30, 2010

Top 10 Kids’ Denim Trends: Autumn/Winter 2010/11

Key trends ~ Biker styling for both boys and girls confirms our autumn/winter 2010/11 macro trend, Inventive ~ Indigo denim and loose-fit jeans are worn-in with distressed finishes ~ Workwear jeans, shirts and dungarees reflect our autumn/winter 2010/11 macro trend, Useful ~ Multiple badge placements and washed patches follow on from spring/summer varsity trends ~ […]

: ~ Classic western vintage look
~ Multiple pockets
~ Patch elbows incorporating checks
~ Light washes

Top Row, left to right: WGSN original artwork, Roberto Cavalli, Surface to Air

Bottom Row, left to right: Levi’s, Eddie Pen, Essentiel Girls

: ~ Panels and pin-tucking
~ Silhouette
~ Stud detail

Left to right: WGSN original artwork, Grunt, Little Duckling

: ~ Dungarees and overall styling
~ Patched and mixed
~ Cinched back and carpenter pockets

Left to right: WGSN original artwork, 4 Funky Flavours, Rockefella

: ~ Dungarees and overall styling
~ Patched and mixed
~ Cinched back and carpenter pockets

Top Row, left to right: Jeckerson, Roberto Cavalli, Little Rivet Jeans

Bottom Row, left to right: Calvin Klein Jeans, My+Disney, Jeckerson

: ~ Panels and pin-tucking
~ Silhouette
~ Stud detail

Top Row, left to right: Molo, Levi’s, Notify

Bottom Row, left to right: Pinc Premium, Roberto Cavalli, Grunt

: ~ Five-pocket jean detailing
~ Tonal twin needle
~ Stone and ice washes
~ Leg seam detail

Left to right: Monnalisa, Pinc Premium, Tractor

: ~ Five-pocket jean detailing
~ Tonal twin needle
~ Stone and ice washes
~ Leg seam detail

Top Row, left to right: Pinc Premium, Freoli, Tractor

Bottom Row: Joe’s Jeans

: ~ Shades of grey
~ Sandblasted and faded areas
~ Embellishments
~ Oily

Left to right: WGSN original artwork, Calvin Klein Jeans, Blemish Sister

: ~ Shades of grey
~ Sandblasted and faded areas
~ Embellishments
~ Oily

Top Row, left to right: No Nonsense, Replay & Sons, Miss Grant

Bottom Row, left to right: No Nonsense, Levi’s, Ice Ice Iceberg

: ~ Peached
~ Colourful rhinestones
~ Loose-fit

Left to right: WGSN original artwork, Calvin Klein Jeans, Roberto Cavalli

: ~ Peached
~ Colourful rhinestones
~ Loose-fit

Top Row, left to right: Sarabanda, Il Gufo, Monnalisa

Bottom Row, left to right: Sarabanda, Sarabanda, Levi’s

: ~ Clean
~ Softly stonewashed in strategic areas
~ Ringspun
~ Contrast stitching

Left to right: WGSN original artwork, Calvin Klein Jeans, Tractor

: ~ Clean
~ Softly stonewashed in strategic areas
~ Ringspun
~ Contrast stitching

Top Row, left to right: Notify, 4 Funky Flavours, My+Disney

Bottom Row, left to right: Elsy, Rockefella, Levi’s

: ~ Turn-ups
~ Contrast stitch
~ Printed motifs and trims

Top Row, left to right: Barbie, Miss Grant, Levi’s

Bottom Row, left to right: My+Disney, Little Paul & Joe

: ~ Coated and oily washes
~ Overdyed
~ Ripped and repaired

Left to right: WGSN original artwork, Diesel, Calvin Klein Jeans

: ~ Coated and oily washes
~ Overdyed
~ Ripped and repaired

Top Row, left to right: Miss Grant, Next Level, John Galliano Kids

Bottom Row, left to right: Roberto Cavalli, Pinc Premium, Replay & Sons

: ~ Printed
~ Stitch and pocket focus
~ Studs, beads

Left to right: Bench, Roberto Cavalli, Roberto Cavalli

: ~ Printed
~ Stitch and pocket focus
~ Studs, beads

Top Row, left to right: Custo Growing, Diesel, Grunt

Bottom Row, left to right: Jeckerson, Moschino, Replay & Sons

Key trends
~ Biker styling for both boys and girls confirms our autumn/winter 2010/11 macro trend, Inventive
~ Indigo denim and loose-fit jeans are worn-in with distressed finishes
~ Workwear jeans, shirts and dungarees reflect our autumn/winter 2010/11 macro trend, Useful
~ Multiple badge placements and washed patches follow on from spring/summer varsity trends
~ Monochrome shades of denim are strongest, often embellished brightly for girls
~ Skirts, waistcoats and jeggings remain popular items for girls

Click View Gallery at left to view complete details and examples of the Autumn/Winter 2010/11 denim trends.

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~ Younger boys’ styling autumn/winter 2010/11
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~ Younger girls’ styling autumn/winter 2010/11
~ Older girls’ styling autumn/winter 2010/11

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