AW26 Kids Trends

Beginning 2026 with a look even further forwards to kids trends for AW26.

These trend boards have become such a joy to research and build.

What started as a way to stem the overwhelming blank page syndrome of starting a new project has grown into a beautiful way of keeping my eye on the kidswear market and organise my thoughts.

Although I can often be found scrolling brands for my little, I like to take some proper time to sit and research with my kidswear designer head on too.

Discovering new brands, disappearing down research rabbit holes and creating focused mood boards from my findings.

Full of inspiration for AW26 this season’s boards are a collection of fun typography, tactile embellishments, retro graphic styling and bold colour blocking bringing fun and vibrancy into the cooler months.

And of course for the autumn winter season there is focus on the festive season too.

What trends are you seeing coming through for AW26? Are you bringing all the colour or keeping it classic and cooler?