The Kit Neale Spring/Summer 2016 collection graced the stage at London Collections: Men fashion week and introduced its audience to Kidcore, an emerging fashion fad that borrows from children's style. Models walked the runway in printed and monkey-adorned tees, colorful shorts and two-toned cotton sweaters that were paired with patterned bucket hats and plastic accessories.
While this presentation's Kidcore styles mimicked a kids' clothing aesthetic, its accessories resembled inexpensive and beaded creations that are often staples of any pre-school craft project. Overall, this collection referenced the 90s with its color scheme and was a fresh take on the youthful raver look that has been gaining popularity in recent seasons.
Rejecting minimalism, this menswear range encourages self-expression and takes fashion fans on a trip down memory lane.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Kidcore Fashion
- The emergence of Kidcore fashion presents an opportunity for brands to tap into nostalgia and self-expression through colorful and playful designs.
- Youthful Raver Look
- The youthful raver look trend offers a disruptive opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate vibrant colors, prints, and unconventional accessories into their collections.
- Rejecting Minimalism
- The rejection of minimalism in fashion allows for innovative designs that encourage self-expression and a departure from traditional aesthetic norms.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- The fashion industry can leverage the Kidcore trend and create clothing lines that appeal to the nostalgia and self-expression of customers.
- Accessories
- The accessories industry has an opportunity to create unconventional, vibrant, and playful pieces that align with the Kidcore and youthful raver look trends.
- Craft Supplies
- The craft supplies industry can take advantage of the Kidcore trend by creating products that cater to the demand for inexpensive, beaded, and colorful materials for DIY projects.
