Fashion for the little ones: 52 ideas to dress up your kids

As the world’s biggest fashion labels create special collections for children, here are a few tips on how you can make the most of it.

Five-year-old North West was spotted in a little Lanvin dress. Seven-year-old Harper Beckham was twinning with editor-in-chief of American Vogue Anna Wintour at mum Victoria Beckham’s fashion show. And, thirteen-year-old Suri Cruise has a penchant for designer Stella McCartney. Is it even surprising that designer kidswear is booming? And, who doesn’t love a pretty playsuit with Burberry’s signature checks, tiny sock trainers from Dolce & Gabbana or a cashmere bunny ear hat from Fendi? Certainly, if kids embody all our aspirations, then their clothing needs to be nothing less than extraordinary.

Here’s our little guide to dressing up your kids for the most important occasions of their lives (Styling: Drishti Vij; make-up and hair: Artistry by Anjali Jain; art direction: Amit Malik; location courtesy: The Roseate. New Delhi; photography assistant: Aakanksha Chawla)(Ankit Chawla)

(From left to right) Mahika Rawat, 6, Azaya Seth, 3, Adhyann Sachdeva, 6 and Iyaan Sukhija, 3 (Mahika’s sari, Anavila; Azaya’s suit, Good Earth; Iyaan’s Kurta pyjama and waist coat, Good Earth; Adhyann’s Jacket and pants, Péro) (Ankit Chawla)

Myra Khanna, 5, and Laksh Jhunthra, 4 (Myra’s sari, Anavila; jacket and pyjamas, Péro) (Ankit Chawla)

Anvi Chittodia, 8 and Azaya (On Anvi: Top, tunic and pyjama. Péro. On Azaya: Suit, Good Earth) (Ankit Chawla)

Aadir Kumar, 22 months (T-shirt and dungarees, Mothercare) (Ankit Chawla)

(On Iyaan: Shorts and shirt, Good Earth) (Ankit Chawla)

(On Adhyann: T-shirt and trousers, Nicobar) (Ankit Chawla)

(On Adhyann: Jacket and pajamas, Péro) (Ankit Chawla)

Kiara Singh, 1 (On Kiara: Bloomer set, veronna. Cake courtesy: Sugar Daddy Bakes by Bijay Thapa) (Ankit Chawla)

Rohaan Singh, 4. (On Rohaan: Jacket and shorts, Marks and Spencer; shoes, Adidas) (Ankit Chawla)