Earnshaw's Webdesk • Sep 3, 2014

Trendspotting: September 2014

Fruit Salad It may be tough to convince little ones to consume their daily recommended servings of fruit, but with this spring’s sweet selections it won’t be difficult to get them to wear it. The tropical trend cropping up in adult fashion is realized in the children’s market with fruit-filled patterns reminiscent of a Carmen […]

Fruit Salad

It may be tough to convince little ones to consume their daily recommended servings of fruit, but with this spring’s sweet selections it won’t be difficult to get them to wear it. The tropical trend cropping up in adult fashion is realized in the children’s market with fruit-filled patterns reminiscent of a Carmen Miranda costume. The season’s tutti frutti styles are ripe for the picking, with punchy colors, juicy embellishments and easy, breezy silhouettes. Look to tassels, pom-poms and festooned fruit details to transport the styles from saccharine to super cool. When life gives you lemons—watermelons, pineapples or bananas—wear them!

—Tara Anne Dalbow

Desigual

Le Top
cover-up

Jonathan Adler
socks

Bonnie Baby
T-shirt

Molo
towel

Millions of Colors T-shirt

Snapper Rock
kaftan

Platypus Australia bikini

Mud Pie
dress

i play
swimsuit

Bug’s Life

The world is home to over 900,000 species of insects—and children’s designers are gleaning inspiration from all of them. From snails and centipedes to butterflies and bumblebees, bugs are creeping their way onto kids’ apparel and accessories next spring. The motif first took flight on Alexander McQueen’s Spring ’13 golden bee and honeycomb print, and like moths to a flame, designers at Lanvin and Valentino followed suit with dragonfly embellishments and butterfly prints respectively. As for childrenswear, patterns range from graphic to hand-drawn and are offered in an array of bright and earth-toned hues. Whether the critters are marching along the sleeves of sportswear or giving formal wear fresh wings, they’re sure to create a buzz in the children’s market.