THE INSPIRATION

The future is now with this out-of-this-world trend. Hype-beastbabies aren not the only ones rocking footwear with steeze.According to experts, we will be able to set foot on other planetswithin just a few years. These kicks are perfect for the job.

As the fascination with space grows among children, we are seeingthe theme carry over into Fall/Winter 2015 footwear collections.Everything from rockets, space shuttles, solar systems, astronautsand galaxies will be adorning these shoes. Padded surfaces, liftedsoles and metallics are dominant. Knee-high slip-ons arefabricated in second skin leathers, and moon boot inspired heelsare ready for extraterrestrial encounters. Neon jolts of color definea sportier ground among monochrome sneakers withdyed-to-match elastic panels. Modernized techniques come forthwith super-puffy, quilted high-tops and iridescent panels. Mini jellyrubber boots are sweetened for little girls with ribbons taking theplace of the original shoelace. Foiled leather fabrics take these totsto new levels of coolness.

TREND NO. 1FUTURISTIC KIDS

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↪ TREND NO. 1 - FUTURISTIC KIDS

ItemsSlip-on sneakersFlat pointy toe bootsKnee-high slip-on bootsMoon boot inspired bootiesHigh tops with minimal detailing

DetailsWhite solesVelcro strapsJagged solesReflective tapeMultiple buckles

ColorsWhiteChromeNeutral GreyCrimson accentPops of neon yellowMetallic blues, reds and yellows

MaterialsFoilsFoam solesPatent leatherLaser-cutout starsPerforated synthetic leathers

↪ TREND NO. 1 - FUTURISTIC KIDS

MAGIC Brands FeaturingThis Trend

CCILUPampiliNaturinoMoscinoKensie GirlLemon JellyNative ShoesRachel's ShoesBumbums & Baubles

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THE INSPIRATION

Kids are always curiously running around, exploring their ownfantasy world. Their imaginations know no limits while theyeagerly learn about the ways of the world. This Fall/Winter2015 kids' footwear trend borrows concepts and aestheticsfrom C. S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia and Maurice Sendak'sWhere the Wild Things Are. The utopian world of a child isfound at every corner, piquing curiosity for these tiny, nomadicwanderers.

Footwear for these hands-on explorers demands adventure-driven details and utilitarian attributes. These shoes are a crossbetween the park ranger all-terrain boot and Montana cowboyboots with a dash of Australian outback influence. Fur liningsensure that their little wandering feet stay warm on these kids'exciting journeys. Popular trek-utilitarian boots are also madedurable in distressed suedes and strong leathers to tackle anyterrain.

TREND NO. 2LIL' NOMAD

↪ TREND NO. 2 - LIL' NOMAD

ItemsFringe cuff bootsDurable work bootsWestern calf length bootsAnkle strap round toe flats

DetailsFringeCleated solesVelcro closureslaser-cut designsSynthetic wood and bone togglesRemovable features in fringe and faux fur

MaterialsLeathersFaux pony hairLaser cut leatherShearling linings

ColorsTansMarsalaMetallic goldNatural browns

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MAGIC Brands Featuring This Trend

PampiliKensieBooRooNaturinoNative ShoesScott's ShoesRachel's ShoesFerrini USA, Inc.Minnetonka Moccasin

↪ TREND NO. 2 - LIL' NOMAD

Photo credit: Allison Cottrill

THE INSPIRATION

Playing dress-up was always the most amusing when youborrowed from your parents. In Fall/Winter 2015, little boysand girls are taking a walk in dad's shoes with mini-meversions of fancy classics. These shoes are an easy way toelevate both boys' and girls' outfits to have them look asthough they are dressed to the nines.

Private school uniforms have nothing on this aesthetic,which does an exceptional job of pulling features from thefather figure. Wing tips and penny loafers provide just theright amount of sophistication. Colorways of blue and redmaintain innocence and urge child's play, while the maturestyles speak for themselves. This combination creates abeautiful juxtaposition of traditional concepts of fatherhoodand childhood.

TREND NO. 3DADDY'S CLOSET

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↪ TREND NO. 3 - DADDY'S CLOSET

ItemsChukkaOxfordsBroguesSaddle shoesPenny loafersChelsea bootsLoafer slippersSlip-on sneakersCap toe balmoralsWooden penny loafer soles

MaterialsCroc leatherPatent leatherPatina leatherSatin jacquardEmbossed velvetSynthetic leathersColored-block suede

DetailsFringeWingtipsHerringbone patternsSingle and double monk strapsMonk straps in colored patent leather

ColorsBurgundyNavy blueCherry redCadet blueSandy brownsMustard yellowChocolate browns

↪ TREND NO. 3 - DADDY'S CLOSET

MAGIC Brands Featuring This Trend

KensieCriseldaBlund StoneRollie NationI LOVE YOKIDSPredominant Brands

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