# Urbane Child Kids fashion brands develop products featuring a metropolitan aesthetic. By [Jordy E](https://www.trendhunter.com/JordyEleni) | Published Jun 12, 2015 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/urbane-child ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.4/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Urbane Child trend? **Urbane Child:** Fashion labels with clothing and accessories for children are taking on an evident urban aesthetic. The spread of these youthful motifs touches on the rise of metropolitan lifestyles among city-dwelling families who prefer the look and feel of downtown-inspired goods and services on all fronts, as a way to communicate sophistication and status. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 19, 2015 to Sep 7, 2016 - Published: Jun 12, 2015 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Urbane Child trend ### Urban Fashion for Kids Fashion labels with clothing and accessories for children are taking on an evident urban aesthetic. ### Kid-Focused Streetwear Kidswear collections are borrowing from adult styles and are both edgy and effortlessly cool. ### Urban Kids' Clothing Collections Kids' clothing collections offer excellent back-to-school looks, with an urban aesthetic that is popular among children and adults alike. ## What the Urbane Child trend means for industry ### For Fashion Industry Fashion brands are taking on an evident urban aesthetic when it comes to kids' fashion. ### For E-commerce Industry Online marketplaces catering to unique kids fashion, with adult-themed clothing for young fashion enthusiasts. ### For Children's Apparel Industry Luxury children's clothing and apparel retailers offer excellent back-to-school looks that have an urban aesthetic. ## Workshop question How does your brand indicates status to today's aesthetic-conscious consumer? ## Trend signals for Urbane Child Trend score 4.4 out of 10, from popularity 64%, activity 59%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 64% - Activity: 59% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Urbane Child trend 6 featured examples from Feb 19, 2015 to Sep 7, 2016. - [Urban Kids' Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-clothing-collection): These Clothes Offer Excellent Back-to-School Looks for Children (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Retailers can tap into the demand for comfortable and fashionable clothing for children. - [Urban Kid Catalogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streetwear-for-kids): Cute Graffiti Kids Carries Style-Focused Streetwear for Kids (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new design concepts and materials to revolutionize the children's fashion industry by offering stylish and on-trend clothing options for… - [Youngster Hip Hop Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hip-hop-kids-apparel): Rich Boys Clothing Offers Edgy Streetwear for Toddlers and Kids (Category: Fashion) Implication: Chance for clothing brands to expand their offerings with trendy and edgy apparel for kids. - [Kid-Focused Streetswear Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-fashion): Yellow Lolly Boasts a Custom Range of Designer Kids Fashions (Category: Fashion) Implication: The rise of kid-focused streetwear platforms presents an opportunity for e-commerce businesses to cater to the unique fashion needs of parents. - [Childish Streetwear Editorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playground-photography): Stray Rats' Summer Line is Presented Through Playground Photography (Category: Fashion) Implication: Leveraging playground photography and unconventional styling to disrupt the streetwear industry. - [Casual American Kid's Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dkny-brand): DKNY Brand's New Line is Inspired by Laid Back Looks from Brooklyn (Category: Fashion) Implication: The opportunity for clothing companies to produce comfortable, practical and expressive clothing lines for kids. ## Recent trend clusters - [Constructible Franchises](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/constructible-franchises) (Life-Stages) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Life-Stages - [Retro Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-graphic-tees) - [Screen-Free Kids Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-free-kids-phones) - [Edible Oil-Based Lubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-lube) - [Women's Health-Focused Probiotic Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-health-probiotic-capsules) All articles: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages)