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Children's Fashion Trends from Europe
Kind + Jugend Show Shares Children's Fashion
Trends for the Autumn/Winter Season 2001/2002
Nowadays, children's fashion can't be distinguished from
the latest trends in young adults' wear. Inspiration doesn't come from
the street or the music industry anymore but from the catwalks around
the globe. And those designs are transformed into children's fashion in
a flash. For the new autumn/winter season, fashion is showing its gusto
with colour, designs, new fabrics, and decorative elements, the likes
of which we haven't seen in a long time. Colour abstinence is a thing
of the past as is the emphasis on high-tech and functionalism. Just like
for grown-ups, having fun and being fashionable are key.
Warm colours, reminiscent of the "Country Colours" and focusing
on brown tones, pumpkin orange, berry and heather shades, will take centre
stage. Pine green, dark blue and denim blue are the basic colours, while
bright red and turquoise set the accents. And for boys, anthracite and
black will remain in the picture.
In addition to colour, the variety of patterned fabrics will set a really
new fashion statement. Check patterns both large and small, diagonal or
straight, woven, printed or knitted will be among the favourites with
girls and boys. Various types of decorative elements will also be in the
picture such as embroidery, fur trim, and lots of riveting. Metal glitter
in gold, silver, and copper is as important for kids as it is for adults
this season.
Fabrics with cuddly wool textures are also new. Corduroy, velveteen, and
teased cotton are sure to be hits, as are soft leather imitations suitable
for skirts, trousers, and jackets. Things will get cuddly, too, with all
the shag and fur fabrics, as well as velvety fleece and lots of knits.
Denim is still key as a basic fabric, but jeans will also remain a hot
item for jacket, shirt, and trouser designs. Padded techno fabrics cannot
be dismissed even when the "technical" elements fade into the
background.
"Mix-and-match" clothing is at the top of the list this season,
offering lots of new ideas. Tank-tops with blouses or T-shirts and regular
shirts will be combined with "leather" trousers or knee-length
skirts. Along with that comes a whole new selection of jacket styles ranging
from blazers to fur-lined jean jackets. Friendly accessories like tights
in bright colours or patterns, fur backpacks, embroidered boots and belts
with lucky charms or coins attached to them will be a "must"
next winter.
A neo-sporty style that plays with classic colours and designs. Raglan-sleeved
blouses and "trainer" jackets with striped cuffs and letters,
numbers, or club symbols sewn onto them are designed for both boys and
girls. These will be worn with jeans or Jean skirts, little tank-tops
and blouses or turtlenecks. The colours will be traditional in blue, red,
grey, and ecru, but the fabrics will be innovative. In addition to denim,
leather imitations, corduroy and woollen fabrics like tweed and flannel
will also play a role. Argyle patterns, ribbing and even thick braiding
will be characteristic for knit coordinates.
Warm, "woody" brown tones will be seen among wools, leather
imitations, velvets, furs, and embroidered pieces - something new in children's
fashion. Jackets from the realm of outdoor fashion are characterized by
a new look based on a nature-based chic. For underneath, there will be
waistcoats, pullovers, blouses and shirts with lots of detail. Folkloric
and artisan embroidery and an emphasis on fur and leather detail at the
edges are decorative elements often combined with Jean pieces. A rich
play of autumn and berry colour tones will be eye-catchers this season.
Fashion is becoming more expressive for kids, too - especially for girls.
They want to be noticed and maybe even envied! Gold and silver riveting,
shiny sequins and pearls, Lurex embroidery, and strass won't only be seen
on festive clothing but also as little decorative elements on jeans pocket
seams, collars, skirt hems, and, of course, on a variety of accessory
items. Denim with a metal gleam promises to be a hit. Colours will play
their classic role. In addition to traditional colours like blue and dark
blue denim, red tones including everything from rose to orange to pink,
burgundy and violet will be the attention-getters. Camel tones, gold,
and fashionable black-ecru borrowed from ladies' outerwear will be combined
with bright colours to provide a source of inspiration for children's
fashion, too. But never fear! The glitz and neo-chic character will have
an ironic twist to it. After all, the main thing will be having fun.
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