Tuesday, 24 January 2012 22:23
**Besides providing you with a major style inspiration this boy’ fashion key trends report will guide you through upcoming Spring/Summer collections on all price levels, help prioritize and build your Must Have list and budget for spring shopping.
Red Hot Trend Alert! – Bermuda Shorts
Undoubtedly #1 trend in the boys’ fashion of SS12, Bermuda shorts have made the most glorious comeback popping up in men’s, women’s and children’s fashion, completely dominating boys’ collections. Bermuda shorts - close fitting, upscale cousin of regular shorts, possesse an uncanny ability to instantly create pulled together look and add polish to summer laid back outfit due to their knee length and tailored look. Catwalks of SS12 Pitti Bimbo were overflowing with Bermuda shorts in a mind boggling variety: solid, striped, patterned, checkered, trimmed, cuffed, flowing, structured, casual and dressy, laying a foundation for the exciting styling possibilities.
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Il Gufo - Guess Kids |
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Tutti Piccoli |
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Denim Lite!
Another red hot trend, favored by European designers: chambray, lightweight denim, light-washed denim, tencel and linen treated to look like denim showed up all over the Pitti Bimbo runways.
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Rubio Kids - Calvin Klein |
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Silvian Heach Kids - Guess Kids |
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Street Smart Navy Shirt/Jacket
These street smart, hip versions of more formal jacket or blazer are all about city chic.
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Guess Kids - Calvin Klein |
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Silvian Heach Kids - Guess Kids |
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Shrunken Blazer
Lifted off the stylish moms’ Must Haves, these fitted short blazers are ideal for hip layering and effortless, pulled together look.
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Hitch Hiker - Calvin Klein - Hitch Hiker |
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Ahoy Forever!
Somewhat tired nautical theme gets a boost from European designers who obviously can’t have enough of clean lines, crisp navies & whites, stripes, anchors and sea creatures.
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Calvin Klein - Guess Kids |
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Hitch Hiker - Calvin Klein |
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Add Red!
Bored by navy & white? Add red! Bold scarlet adds punch and instantly awakens pristine nautical combos, not to mention an irresistible patriotic vibe done in style!
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Grant Garcon |
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Hitch Hiker - Calvin Klein |
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Art Prints
Large scale or all over art prints bring new dimension to t-shirts and shorts. Rich hues of purple, orange, berry and coral replace crayon brights and naughty neons.
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Silvian Heach Kids |
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Silvian Heach Kids |
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New Neutrals
The wild energy of bright colors gives in to the soothing Zen of subtle grays, tans and whites. Combined with flowing lines and luscious fabrics these neutrals are anything but neutral. Artful layering and right accessories are the keys to styling these timeless pieces.
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Rubio Kids - Il Gufo - Rubio Kids |
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**All photographs courtesy Pitti Bimbo 73
