Targeting Mini Fashionistas

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Vogue Enfants Paris 2009 Features Only Children

— May 1, 2009 — Fashion
Kids are becoming aware of fashion at a much younger age these days. Vogue magazine is targeting these mini-fashionistas with Vogue Enfants Paris 2009.

The seemingly annual publication flaunts the usual Vogue content with a mix of editorials and ads. However, all the models are kids.

Creepy or cute?

Implications - Today's modern parent does not just want to raise a child, they want to raise an individual with a personality, opinions and creative talents. Thus, children are encouraged to express themselves through whatever fashion they choose, and many seem to have chosen fashion. This has a massive effect on children's apparel and toys, which are beginning to bear a more artistic aesthetic.

Trend Themes

  1. Young Fashionistas — The rise of fashion-forward children presents opportunities for designers and retailers to create and market age-appropriate yet trendy clothing.
  2. Kid-centric Advertising — Advertising geared towards kids can benefit from featuring child models for a relatable and aspirational message to young consumers.
  3. Artistic Aesthetic — With a growing emphasis on individuality, there is an opportunity for the children's apparel and toy industries to embrace artistic designs and unique aesthetics.

Industry Implications

  1. Children's Apparel — There is a need for age-appropriate clothing lines with trendy designs to cater to the demand of young fashionistas and their parents.
  2. Advertising — Companies can leverage child models and aspirational messaging to appeal to young consumers, creating a new market for kid-centric advertising.
  3. Toy Manufacturing — Designers and manufacturers can focus on creating unique, aesthetically pleasing toys that encourage individuality and creativity for the growing market of artistic-focused kids and their parents.
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