On The Dot

America’s love affair with polka dots began in the 1920s, when Disney introduced its cartoon darling Minnie Mouse in a red polka dot frock, and was carried through the decades in the lyrics of Frank Sinatra ballads and on the dresses of leading ladies such as Marilyn Monroe and, now, Alexa Chung. Top European childrenswear designers kept the circle play fresh for Spring ’16 with graphic, pop-art-inspired prints. Look for bold dots to make the leap across the pond and onto everything from hair bows to formal dresses and colorful Macs. Imagined in bright colors and infused with new life on over-the-top silhouettes, these pieces are sure to hit the spot.