What is Kidcore: A Guide to the Trending Outfit of the Moment

Kidcore style: the new trend that is taking over TikTok

Bright and flashy colors, toy-inspired accessories and bold prints: Kidcore is the latest trend that combines a sense of nostalgia for times gone by with the desire to rebel against the canonical dictates of fashion, focusing on a playful and childish aesthetic that represents full self-expression.

From 90s boy bands to modern K-pop , through the outfits of celebrities such as Arci Muñoz, Tyler The Creator, Justin Bieber and Pete Davidson, kidcore style does not simply evoke childhood memories, but represents a form of liberation from gender expectations and a way to assert one's identity with confidence and irreverence.

We have dedicated the new Aua Vibe Check collection to those who love to express their nuances without limits, rejecting any social convention even in clothing and in the choice of accessories with a strong symbolic value.

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What mood are you in today? While you choose your favorite palette, let's discover together what Kidcore means in the language of contemporary aesthetics and where this new streetwear trend comes from.

What is Kidcore: Meaning in the Fashion World

Kidcore is an aesthetic that celebrates childhood nostalgia through an explosion of bright colors, playful prints, and 90s- inspired symbols. Although its roots lie in the styles of the 70s, 80s, and 90s, particularly the Kawaii fashion concept that developed in Japan at the end of the last millennium, Kidcore outfits have recently experienced a new wave of popularity, also driven by the growing use of TikTok among the new generations.

It is precisely in recent years, following the global lockdown, that Kidcore style has gained significant traction. The pandemic has led to a change in social values, pushing people to question the need, among many others, to dress like adults . Self-expression, liberation from traditional gender roles, the end of office life and the search for simplicity have meant that this aesthetic has found space in the wardrobe of those who want to express their identity in a totally free way , rejecting social conventions and re-embracing the more playful and colorful side of life.

What, then, are the most widespread aesthetic elements of this trend?

Kidcore Features

The Kidcore aesthetic asserts its uncompromising optimism, with bold use of color, bright patterns and color blocking. Typical Kidcore pieces include jumpsuits , overalls , maxi shirts , tie-dye and rainbow prints, and brightly colored jeans , often paired with genderless accessories, like our colorful glass bead bracelets .

Clothing is enlivened by multicolored prints, glitter and patchwork and recalls nostalgic elements of more carefree times. Kidcore is not just limited to clothes, but represents a real philosophy of style accessible to all, capable of bringing back memories and happy moments of the past. Inspirations for those who want to follow this trend also come from the world of cinema: the eccentric and lively looks of Jules in Euphoria and Harley Quinn in Birds of Prey immediately come to mind.

Difference Between Kidcore and Babycore Fashion

Kidcore fashion and Babycore fashion are both aesthetic subcultures that draw inspiration from childhood, but which have several differences in some stylistic and conceptual details. Kidcore style is distinguished from Babycore by the use of bright and vivid primary colors , childish graphics, eccentric accessories and by the reference to characters from the animated world and pop culture, especially from the 90s and 2000s.

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In contrast, Babycore style focuses on a more tender and delicate aesthetic, using garments in softer pastel colors , soft materials such as fleece or velvet, oversized garments and accessories inspired by the world of newborns. Both styles recover a sense of childlike wonder, but with very distinct stylistic and chromatic accents.

Kidcore trend: the outfits seen on the catwalk

The world of fashion has been able to intercept and reinterpret this global trend, putting the spotlight on collections that celebrate the return to simplicity, lightheartedness and the animated characters most loved by children.

The strong reference to the 90s aesthetic and nostalgia for childhood is particularly evident in the men's collections of designers such as Balenciaga , Palm Angels , Moschino and Versace . These fashion houses, among many others, have been able to reinvent the Kidcore trend in a contemporary way, giving it a touch of irony and avant-garde.

• Balenciaga

There is no room for minimalism in Kidcore fashion . This is well known to the creative director of Balenciaga, who for several seasons has been deconstructing objects identified with anti-fashion aesthetics to transform them into elements of desire. Monday leather bags that recall those available in supermarkets, oversized T-shirts with the Simpson family print or Phantom sneakers in a fluorescent green color. What inspires you the most?

• Palm Angels

If you're looking to break the mold next season, check out Palm Angels, a brand that has been proving for years that playful, kid-inspired style can add variety to everyday outfits.
Handmade cardigans reminiscent of those knitted by our grandmothers, colorful sweatshirts with eye-catching patterns and the famous teddy bear motif hats are just some of the imaginative designs of the Californian brand.

• Moschino

The Kidcore trend of recalling fairy-tale motifs is also present in the collections of Moschino, which decorates simple t-shirts, tracksuits or accessories with graphic cartoons, childish paintings and reliefs with the Smiley Face motif. Among the proposals for spring we noticed ultra-colorful sweatshirts and t-shirts , unconventional daily accessories and printed shorts, for minimalist outfits with a unique character.

• Versace

Always identified with a sophisticated eclecticism, in recent years the fashion house Versace has prepared collections dedicated to those who are not afraid to dare beyond their comfort zone. Satin painted in bright neon shades , geometric and baroque patterns , fisherman hats represent only a part of the creative heritage in Kidcore style of the brand, which on the catwalk has shown masterful combinations of abstract prints and a more than bold color palette.

Kidcore outfit: must have items (to match with Aua bracelets)

The Kidcore philosophy goes far beyond the simple way of dressing, but helps to find joy in simple things and to give a very personal value to the clothes and accessories you want to wear. If you are looking for ideas on how to dress Kidcore choose clothes that reflect the energy, carefreeness and creativity of childhood. Here are our ideas:

• Rainbow Cardigan : Did we mention that primary colors are one of the main features of kidcore? For those who love to express themselves in all their shades, the Delulu bracelet is the must-have accessory for everyday clothing;
  
  Delulu Bracelet
• Dungarees : the essential item that a Kidcore outfit cannot do without, because it goes well with many garments, whether it's a striped t-shirt or a simple sweater, and with our Scalea ;
• Striped Polo : Colorful stripes, of course! The Kidcore aesthetic on a preppy collared polo, when paired with overalls and the Scala dei Turchi bracelet , will give you back those nineties vibes you feared you could never relive;
• Maxi shirt with prints : a versatile piece perfect to match with colored trousers, leggings or oversized jeans, strictly with prints of cartoons or pop characters from the 90s. Regardless of your favorite idols, you can't do without the Vulcano bracelet ;
• Crocs : for those who love comfort and lightness and want to express themselves freely by subverting the norms. If they seem a little too simple, liven them up with charms or stickers with a 90s and 00s theme and put the Napoli Rewind on your wrist for an even more rebellious look;
  
  Naples Rewind Bracelet
• Chunky or colorful sneakers : a pair of exaggerated sneakers, with high soles and bright colors, completes the Kidcore outfit, giving a trendy and original touch. Choose models with retro details or fluorescent colors, which recall the liveliness of the Simp and Villa Castelli bracelets, for an even more impactful effect;
  
  
  Simp and Villa Castelli Bracelets
  
• Color Block Windbreaker : A sporty look with bright shades, ideal even for days with a more hostile climate. The windbreaker is one of the most versatile and functional outerwear ever, appreciated by adventure lovers who do not want to give up freedom of movement. If you have this item in your wardrobe and you love an active life, the Mellow bracelet is dedicated just to you.

Once you've chosen your outfit, let's move on to the accessories . Here are the essentials to complete your 90s look in an original way.

10 Kidcore Accessories

1. Genderless bracelets with colored glass beads ;
2. Colored cords for glasses ;
3. Sunglasses with colorful frames or fun shapes;
4. Hair clips and clips;
5. Mini backpacks;
6. Striped socks;
7. Colorful and patterned socks;
8. Headbands;
9. Pins;
10. Patch.

Aua Vibe Check Bracelets: Express Yourself Without Limits

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