SALSA SAFARI These kids are well-traveled, knowing exactly how to combine African safari khakis with the spice of Latin America. Look out for hand crafted details and a brilliant blend of warm brights and neutrals. Color: Khaki, light army green and white as neutrals, often paired with dark brown. Pops of Mexican oranges and Latin reds add impact. Silhouette: Relaxed fit, cargo pockets, wide-leg shorts, cuffed Bermudas, bohemian gauze skirts, flowy printed blouses, tees, cargo vests and jackets for boys. Fabric: Chino, twill, gauze, jersey, leather, woven cotton. Detail: Mirrored circles, embroidery, floral prints, brass hardware, utility pockets, wooden accessories, Latin streetwear influences.
POP NAUTICA PREF Nautical gets a twist with this marriage of Americana classics, preppy styling, and 1960's attitude Color: Classic red, white, and blue with a bite of full intensity yellow and green. Shades of navy, white, and light gray are the new contrasting neutrals. Silhouette: Bubble skirts, twill blazers, straight leg pants, cuffed and pleated cotton shorts and Bermudas, playful skorts, suspenders, denim vests, cardigans for boys and girls. Fabric: Seersucker, stretch twill, woven cotton, knits of all kinds, denim, Detail: Contrast piping, rope accents, graphic prints and stripes, anchor embroideries, polka dots, gingham plaid.
N REVAMPED RETRO Nostalgic trends and prints from the '60s and '70s get an update with cleaner lines and more ecological fabrics. Color: Neutrals are dominated by an array of washed out grays and taupes, using medium intensity golds and cool blues for impact. Silhouette: Slim legs, empire and "natural" waist emphasis on dresses, flowing skirts, collared boy's shirts, rompers, layering to excess. Fabric: Denim, woven cotton, knit jersey tees, polyester, silk. An emphasis is placed on organic and technologically advanced fibers. Detail: Sash ties, floral prints, pleats, multi-color stripes, vintage inspired screen printing, plaid, princess seaming.
GLAM GIRLS Get back in touch with everything frou frou and girly in a clean spectrum of modern pastels. Color: White is key with taupe and feminine pastel accents. Silhouette: Puffed sleeves, empire waist emphasis, voluminous skirts, high necks, peter pan collars, bloomer shorts. Fabric: Lace, brocade, chiffon, woven cotton, rabbit fur, tulle, satin. Detail: Relaxed sash bows, ruffles, lace trim, bell sleeves.
HARVARD ROCK Prep school never had attitude like this! Uniform classics merge with rock n' roll staples for a fresh look. Color: Black and white basics with an occasional pop of teal. Silhouette: Slim and trim with skinny pants, tailored blazers, clean-lined jackets, modern vests, motorcycle jackets, thin ties, lean capris, thin suspenders. Fabric: Cotton knit tees, twill, dark wash denim, lightweight wool. Detail: Zippers, creative screen printing, contrast piping, tears and distressing.

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Published: July 2006
Market: childrens
Region: usa
Industry: apparel accessories

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