The work of high fashion designers is becoming more and more accessible due to the steady rise of diffusion lines, collaborative efforts and more; the Kids by Phillip Lim Fall 2011 collection shows that this appreciation for haute couture is now seeping into the early years. More than that, the offspring of celebrities are becoming as famous as their parents, inspiring other children to want to live similar lifestyles.
The stylish designs found in the Kids by Phillip Lim Fall 2011 collection are just what these children want. Looking as good as Gwen Stefani's son Kingston and Katie Holmes' daughter Suri has never been easier. Granted, this line is still out of their piggybank's range, however, this line will surely inspire more affordable collaborative designs with the likes of H&M and Gap Kids.
High Fashion Tots
The Kids by Phillip Lim Fall 2011 Collection Creates Uber Stylish Children
Trend Themes
1. Accessible High Fashion - Opportunity for affordable collaborative designs with high-end fashion brands and retailers like H&M and Gap Kids.
2. Celebrity Kids as Style Icons - Opportunity to create stylish clothing lines inspired by celebrity children and their influential fashion choices.
3. Haute Couture for Children - Opportunity to tap into the growing market for high-end fashion for kids with exclusive designer collections.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - Opportunity for retailers to expand their offerings and collaborations with high fashion brands to cater to the demand for trendy children's clothing.
2. Children's Apparel - Opportunity to create and market high-end fashion lines exclusively for children, capitalizing on the growing trend of stylish kids.
3. Collaborative Design - Opportunity for designers and brands to collaborate on more affordable versions of high fashion designs for children, targeting a wider customer base.