FASHION/STYLE:Let your child feel good

When it comes to fashion, children are often ignored, yet there is plenty for them in the fashion industry. Like in the case of adults, the fashion industry has designed flattering apparels for children which also maintain their element of innocence. It has been a tradition for most people to think that children’s trends are only limited to pageboy and flower girl styles. The belief is irrelevant because the fashion industry has proved the capability to produce fancy styles for children, for different occasions. The industry is glowing with optimism. And the style premise has attracted the world markets. Also given the fact that children are small adults, this has enhanced on the emerging market of clothes. When shopping for children, parents are advised not to be blinded by trends, because some of them are designed for specific seasons. For example it would be unfair buying for a child in Rwanda, winter clothes. Buy outfits that will make your child look so elegant. There are very many shops both in the city centre, and in the outskirts where you can buy trendy clothes for your child. Children’s clothes should be simple and cosy. With the knowledge that your child will outgrow the clothing quickly, buy durable comfortable fabrics. Colours like green, pink, blue are flattering on a child. Elaborated colours are not only good to look at; they are also friendly to hot weather. Trends for young boys include; Havana designer shirts on jeans, suits with bow ties, casual T-shirts with pedal pushers. For young girls, the well fitting skirts, dresses or even jeans are ideal. Another trend in children’s wear that has been around for a while but which has received its fair share of appreciation is African-inspired children’s wear. The outfit is not comfortable due to its natural fabrics. However, they are slightly cheaper than the modern ones and friendly to our weather. Some parents reasonably want their children to stand out in the crowd of young folks on parties, or Church services. You will be able to realise that money is not a problem to some parents, but choice. Some parents will confess that they want their children to dress like those of hot celebrities, for example Suri Cruise or the Beckham kids. Claudine Muganwa, commonly known as Mama Jolie says that she can do anything to make her daughter (Jolie) the trendiest girl everywhere she is. “I spend close to Rfw200.000 on my daughter’s wardrobe and shoe-rack.” She is not alone. Some parents, especially mothers, are obsessed with their children. They buy them designer clothes and accessories, and take them to beauty salons for beautification, which sometimes makes them look much older than their age. It’s apparent that children’s fashion is serious stuff for many. The tendency of promoting children’s fashion has attracted businesspeople in the country, and at Trade Union Centre, in Kigali, for example, some customers are willing to spend hundreds of thousands of francs on their children’s clothes. You could do the same for your child but always spend within your means. Cheaper alternatives are available…just let your child feel good too. lindaonly2005@yahoo.com