Trends
Kid’s Spring/Summer 2027 Trends, Outlined By Future Snoops 
Every season, the trend forecasting agency Future Snoops shares the key kid’s trends exclusively with Playtime. Outlining the essential colors, silhouettes, moods, and motifs, these forecasts help us inform and inspire buyers as they build their offers at our events. For Spring/Summer 2027, Future Snoops has identified the trends Lull and Happenstance.
Before you immerse yourself in their distinct universes, let us give you a glimpse at them! Using images from brands that will exhibit at the shows this summer, we’ll introduce you to Lull and Happenstance’s key colors and design details before you discover exhibitors’ new collections that truly bring them to life.
Set to the rhythm of the sea, this trend features intentional designs, subtle details, and clever contrasts. A celebration of slowing down, it invites us to enjoy the quiet elegance of elevated basics.
“Lull is a cultural response that is intentional, honest, and essential. It favors emotional resonance over novelty and mindfulness over momentum. Lull is a reflection of shifting values—where basics become sacred, objects gain significance through restraint, and design becomes a tool for well-being, presence, and lasting impact. Rooted in the rhythm of the sea, Lull takes cues from Reset’s Coastal Comfort and is inspired by California casual design and the quiet elegance of seaside living.”
The unexpected reigns in this trend rooted in curiosity and spontaneity. There are nostalgic quirks, exaggerated silhouettes, and playful embellishments that embrace child-led design.
“Fueled by spontaneity, curiosity, and playful wonder, Happenstance invites us to chase the charm of the unexpected. By embracing whimsy, contradiction, and chance, we unlock new possibilities for emotional connection, self-expression, and imaginative exploration. It’s a movement where child-led design leads the way, making it less about achieving perfection and more about celebrating the unpredictable magic of personal discovery.”
We can’t wait to see Lull and Happenstance come to life at the shows! You’ll be able to step into these Spring/Summer 2027 trends at our events in Paris and New York thanks to trend spaces imagined by our scenographer, Amélie Lengrand. These spaces will feature expert styling of exhibitor’s products and artwork from Carlyn Eden and François Grange. At Playtime Paris, both trend spaces will be styled by Marie Malissen (stay tuned for more from her coming soon to Playtime Magazine…).
Exclusively at Playtime Paris, the team from Future Snoops will also present these trends in full on Monday, June 29 at 10:30am in the Fashion Trend Spaces. If you can’t make it, follow along via our Instagram live (@iloveplaytime).
In both Paris and New York, Future Snoops will take one-on-one meetings with brands and buyers who have booked a free session with them. Though the meetings in Paris are sold out, there are still slots left during Playtime New York – click here to book your spot now!
Get your pass here to discover the trend spaces in Paris and New York, and click here to pre-register for The Tiny Show on Tour Los Angeles.
