Designer Karl Lagerfeld is finally dressing stylish tots with the launch of his children's couture label. Karl Lagerfeld Kids will be having youngsters dressing just as stylishly as their parents.
Creative Director at both Fendi and Chanel, Lagerfeld is internationally known for creating elegant garments the fashion industry adores season after season. Finally channeling that creativity towards a younger audience, the German gentleman created a children's couture lineup that retails on the Melijoe website.
Karl Lagerfeld Kids includes clothing for both boys and girls from newborn up to 16 years old. The pieces include Lagerfeld's signature aesthetics such as skinny ties, fingerless gloves, tailored blazers, cat ear headbands and motifs of his iconic cat companion Choupette.
Children's Couture Collections
Karl Lagerfeld Launches His First Children-Centered Lineup
Trend Themes
1. Children's Couture - The trend of high-end luxury clothing lines for kids are booming.
2. Mini-me Fashion - The trend of creating children's clothing that mimic the style and design of adult fashion lines presents a viable business opportunity.
3. Designer Collaborations with Affordable Brands - Collaborating with affordable children's clothing brands can provide an opportunity for luxury designers to reach a wider audience without devaluing their brand.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Fashion - High-end fashion designers can expand their market share and appeal to a new generation of consumers by offering children's fashion lines.
2. Children's Retail - Retailers who specialize in children's clothing can differentiate themselves from competitors by offering high-fashion children's wear or designer collaborations.
3. E-commerce - The rise of online shopping presents a unique opportunity for luxury children's fashion designers to reach a global audience without the limitations of a physical store location.