Formal infant accessories experience a backlash as parents demand imagination
Implications - Despite the move towards fashion-conscious clothing and accessories in the youth market, a rise in design that focuses on imagination and comfort is rebranding the infantile stage as hip. Sparked by parental desire to express individuality, the designs allow a divergence from the status obsession that is now commonplace for urban parents with double incomes.
Trend Themes
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Designing for Imagination and Comfort — Designing for imagination and comfort is rebranding the infantile stage as hip.
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Personalized Baby Accessories — Parents are seeking individualistic designs for baby accessories.
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Playful Baby Accessories — Accessories designed for imaginative play are increasing in demand.
Industry Implications
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Baby Products — Designers in the baby industry have an opportunity to provide personalized, imaginative baby accessories
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Fashion Industry — The fashion industry can meet trends by designing imaginative, comfortable clothing and accessories for infants
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Toy Industry — Toy designers can offer accessories and products that promote imaginative play.
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Date Range:
Jul 13 — Apr 14
Trending:
Mild
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