M&S have got themselves a brilliant kids fashion collection for fall 2013

We knew there was a new design element coming to the Marks and Spencer kids fashion collection in line with all the changes to the adults and the new team at M&S have pulled off a brilliant first seasons children’s collection.

All the trend elements from the designer brands are represented with brocade fabrics, vibrant colour blocking, geometric prints and woodland themes present. The price point has not changed from last season so it is all reasonably accessible.

The change in the babies selection is stunning, with beautiful soft pinks and caramels tones or vivid splash prints replacing the lurid pink embroidered items of recent seasons.

Readers will have to wait till July for the new fall styles to filter in but keep an eye out as the best items are sure to sell out in superquick time.

Party dressing at the new style M&S fall 2013 preview for kids fashion

Party dressing at the new style M&S fall 2013 preview for kids fashion

 

Vivid colour blocking trend at M&S a/w 2013 kids fashion selection

Vivid colour blocking trend at M&S a/w 2013 kids fashion selection

 

Mixed prints with a spotty top, neon belt and splash print skirt in this kids dress from M&S for fall 2013

Mixed prints with a spotty top, neon belt and splash print skirt in this kids dress from M&S for fall 2013

 

Mustard for the boys and sheer tops for girls at M&S a/w13 preview of the new kidswear collection

Mustard for the boys and sheer tops for girls at M&S a/w13 preview of the new kidswear collection

 

Marks and Spencer fall 2013 the monochrome edit for kids fashion trends

Marks and Spencer fall 2013 the monochrome edit for kids fashion trends

 

Cool geometric print for girlswear at M&S fall 2013

Cool geometric print for girlswear at M&S fall 2013

 

Geometrics again on a simple girls top for kidswear at Marks and Spencer

Geometrics again on a simple girls top for kidswear at Marks and Spencer

 

Cool print combinations on boyswear shirts at M&S fall 2013 collections

Cool print combinations on boyswear shirts at M&S fall 2013 collections

 

Intarsia knitwear for the boys at Marks and Spencer winter 2013

Intarsia knitwear for the boys at Marks and Spencer winter 2013

 

Sweet animal kids shoes at Marks and Spencer Holiday 2013

Sweet animal kids shoes at Marks and Spencer fall 2013

 

Gorgeous velvet floral printed toddlers dress at M&S winter 2013 preview.

Gorgeous velvet floral printed toddlers dress at M&S winter 2013 preview.

 

Vivid splash print baby dress at M&S fall 2013, part of the re-vamped kids collections

Vivid splash print baby dress at M&S fall 2013, part of the re-vamped kids collections

 

One of the key winter trends for kidswear this year was brocade, this baby dress from M&S is spot on this trend

One of the key winter trends for kidswear this year was brocade, this baby dress from M&S is spot on this trend

 

Such a sweet polka dotted baby dress from M&S for fall 2013

Such a sweet polka dotted baby dress from M&S for fall 2013

 

The new pale fleshy pink tones for the M&S babies collections are a great improvement of the harsh pinks of last year.

The new pale fleshy pink tones for the M&S babies collections are a great improvement of the harsh pinks of last year.

 

A just stunning beaded baby tutu skirt at Marks and Spencer for fall 2013 kidswear

A just stunning beaded baby tutu skirt at Marks and Spencer for fall 2013 kidswear

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Caramel Baby and Child for fall/winter 2013 – Autumnal tones with flashes of bright colour

Caramel Baby and Child for fall 2013 features beautiful combinations of autumnal grey, browns and sludgy greens with vivid red, turqouise and orange accents.

The label caters for babies, boys and girls and is strong on their own generated prints and patterned sweaters which are now replicated in a home blanket collection too.

Caramel Baby and Child for fall/winter 2013, bright accents with neutrals for this British kidswear label

Caramel Baby and Child for fall/winter 2013, bright accents with neutrals for this British kidswear label

 

Caramel Baby and Child for fall/winter 2013 cute boyswear sweaters

Caramel Baby and Child for fall/winter 2013 cute boyswear sweaters

 

Caramel Baby and Child for fall/winter 2013 mixes classic tweeds with soft jersey and neon accessories

Caramel Baby and Child for fall/winter 2013 mixes classic tweeds with soft jersey and neon accessories

 

Caramel Baby and Child for fall/winter 2013 back to school style wool blazer jackets for kidswear

Caramel Baby and Child for fall/winter 2013 back to school style wool blazer jackets for kidswear

 

Caramel Baby and Child for fall/winter 2013, classics updated from this British children's fashion label

Caramel Baby and Child for fall/winter 2013, classics updated from this British children’s fashion label

 

Caramel Baby and Child for fall/winter 2013 Boys and girlswear share the colour palette

Caramel Baby and Child for fall/winter 2013 Boys and girlswear share the colour palette

 

Caramel Baby and Child for fall/winter 2013 a gorgeous red coat, might this be a choice for the royal baby next winter?

Caramel Baby and Child for fall/winter 2013 a gorgeous red coat, might this be a choice for the royal baby next winter?

 

Caramel Baby and Child for fall/winter 2013, baby tweeds so cute.

Caramel Baby and Child for fall/winter 2013, baby tweeds so cute.

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Ralph Lauren fall 2013 kidswear preview, ruffles, frills and Fair Isle knitwear

There are some neat ruffled shirts in the Ralph Lauren fall 2013 kids fashion collection, in stripes and plaids and as dresses too, they have a slick yet comfortable vibe to them.

The collection has the pretty classic Fair Isle knitted elements that we all know Ralph for but this season its mixed with ruffled chiffon tops and skirts for a funkier look and the addition of a heavy duty studded denim vest is a surprise.

For boys its all about Ralph’s signature styling, though its a neat touch to have a silk turn back collar on a polo classic top.

Pretty chiffon ruffled styles mix with Fair Isle knits at Ralph Lauren kidswear for fall 2013

Pretty chiffon ruffled styles mix with Fair Isle knits at Ralph Lauren kidswear for fall 2013

 

Fair Isle knitted coat and chiffon mix with cream winter party dress at Ralph Lauren kids for fall 2013

Fair Isle knitted coat and chiffon mix with cream winter party dress at Ralph Lauren kids for fall 2013

 

Heavy duty studded denim vest at Ralph Lauren Kidswear for fall 2013

Heavy duty studded denim vest at Ralph Lauren Kidswear for fall 2013

 

Ruffled gingham dress at Ralph Lauren girlswear for winter 2013 back to school look

Ruffled gingham dress at Ralph Lauren girlswear for winter 2013 back to school look

 

Great Gatsby style tweed blazer jacket from Ralph Lauren for fall 2013 kids fashion

Great Gatsby style tweed blazer jacket from Ralph Lauren for fall 2013 kids fashion

 

Silk collared polo shirt, a new look for boys at Ralph Lauren for fall 2013

Silk collared polo shirt, a new look for boys at Ralph Lauren for fall 2013

 

Crisp ruffled shirts from Ralph Lauren for fall 2013 kidswear

Crisp ruffled shirts from Ralph Lauren for fall 2013 kidswear

 

Beautifully cut tweed girls coat at Ralph Lauren for winter 2013

Beautifully cut tweed girls coat at Ralph Lauren for winter 2013

 

Silk tie fabric is used for girls accessories such as the headbands here at Ralph Lauren for fall 2013

Silk tie fabric is used for girls accessories such as the headbands here at Ralph Lauren for fall 2013

 

Brown velvet sweet baby dress for fall 2013 at Ralph Lauren

Brown velvet sweet baby dress for fall 2013 at Ralph Lauren

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Tommy Hilfiger for fall 2013, spots and tromph l’oeil baby dresses tweak the classics.

Tommy Hilfiger have updated their kidswear collections for this fall with some new inventive additions to their classic plaid and preppie vibe.

Mulitcoloured spotty sweaters and silk print tops and tromph l’oeil baby dresses with inset knitted necklines are just two of the additional tweaks which give this collection a new modern feel.

I especially like the new tailoring in boyswear, with a mini James Bond suit for any aspiring secret agents.

Spots and textured patterns at Tommy Hilfigger kidswear for fall 2013

Spots and textured patterns at Tommy Hilfigger kidswear for fall 2013

 

Bold spotty sweater at Tommy Hilfiger Kids for fall 2013

Bold spotty sweater at Tommy Hilfiger Kids for fall 2013

 

The classic plaid and preppy look at Tommy Hilfiger kidswear for winter 2013

The classic plaid and preppy look at Tommy Hilfiger kidswear for winter 2013

 

The Tromph l'oeil baby dress which also comes in shades of green and blue at Tommy Hilfiger for fall 2013

The Tromph l’oeil baby dress which also comes in shades of green and blue at Tommy Hilfiger for fall 2013

 

Boy's tailoring includes a fab James Bond suit at Tommy Hilfiger for fall 2013

Boy’s tailoring includes a fab James Bond suit at Tommy Hilfiger for fall 2013

 

Plaid covered earphones and a contrast plaid hat look great together at Tommy Hilfiger for fall 2013

Plaid covered earphones and a contrast plaid hat look great together at Tommy Hilfiger for fall 2013

 

Great chunky boys sweater and country plaid shirts at Tommy Hilfiger for winter 2013

Great chunky boys sweater and country plaid shirts at Tommy Hilfiger for winter 2013

 

Electric blue padded jacket makes a great colour block with a mustard cardigan underneath at Tommy Hilfiger for older tween boys fall 2013

Electric blue padded jacket makes a great colour block with a mustard cardigan underneath at Tommy Hilfiger for older tween boys fall 2013

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Diane von Furstenberg and Gap collaborate on another brilliant kids and baby fashion collection for summer 2013

The strong vibrant graphics which are the signature style of Diane Von Furstenberg are a perfect fit for the summer months with Gap for their kids and baby collections.

The two have collaborated once again for a superbly graphic summer collection which hits the stores and online on April 25th. This cute photoshoot which echoes the collections theme of The Explorers shows off the distinctive prints to perfection.

The collection also contains shoes and accessories with wide brim hats, sunglasses,thongs and espadrilles and both denim and chino cotton shirts and jackets with embroidered badges.

Visually striking Diane Von Furstenberg for GapKids summer collection 2013

Visually striking Diane Von Furstenberg for GapKids summer collection 2013

 

The DVF toddler's collection at GapKids has many graphic print T-shirts for summer 2013

The DVF toddler’s collection at GapKids has many graphic print T-shirts for summer 2013

 

Sweet matching espadrille's and print dresses by DVF for GapKids for their second collaboration together, summer 2013

Sweet matching espadrille’s and print dresses by DVF for GapKids for their second collaboration together, summer 2013

 

A fantastic print for the older girls at GapKids from the DVF collaboration for summer 2013

A fantastic print for the older girls at GapKids from the DVF collaboration for summer 2013

 

This great shot shows off the graphic print girlswear from DVF for GapKids summer 2013

This great shot shows off the graphic print girlswear from DVF for GapKids summer 2013

 

DVF for GapKids summer 2013, new prints and sweet all in one playsuits for babies

DVF for GapKids summer 2013, new prints and sweet all in one playsuits for babies

 

Sunshine yellow and vibrant blue are two of the strongest trend colours for summer 2013, here by DVF for GapKids

Sunshine yellow and vibrant blue are two of the strongest trend colours for summer 2013, here by DVF for GapKids

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