Tommy Hilfiger Childrenswear @ SS2013 Prep Passport Collection

Tommy Hilfiger Childrenswear SS2013 collection <Prep Passport> is inspired by the exotic places American families travel to on vacation. It’s a call for every mom, dad, son and daughter to bond by exploring distant horizons and experiencing new cultures. And wherever you go, your style goes with you whether it’s watching a brilliant Indian sunset, sailing the sea, or exploring on an African safari. On this journey East, classic American prep discovers the wonder and inspiration of faraway lands as families create memories that will last a lifetime. Everyone returns home with sand in their shoes, sun in their hearts, and a brighter, broader outlook. The plane touches down in India for <Ethnic Prep>. It’s a Technicolor movie come to life, the color and movement in everywhere you turn. Boys can stay cool in a peacock-inspired color palette, with bright madras checks, denim button-downs, and bold graphic prints in soothing blue, teal, and green. For girls, it’s the perfect place to play in pink and orange, the season’s freshest color pairing. Girls will also love the abundance of patterns, especially paisley, and striking details that feel hand-crafted: sequins, beading, embroidery, vibrant tribal patterns, and fun contrasting hems. Here, there’s no such thing as too much color, and no such thing as clashing so kids can mix and match exactly as they please!

 Next, it’s time to set sail with <Nautical Prep>, off the coast of Capetown, South Africa. Landscape-inspired orange, yellow, green and blue are mixed in with the classic red, navy and white, for color combinations as bold and refreshing as the first wave hitting your feet. For both boys and girls, stripes and color blocking take center stage. In the boy’s collection, shark and whale motifs add a thrill of adventure. Seersucker blazers cut a crisp yet relaxed silhouette. Girls will make a splash with irresistible details like rope ties, broderie anglaise, and elbow patches. Whimsical patterns of nautical knots, birds and star patterns on shirts and skirts remind us of gazing out at the surf, and up at the sky.

In <Safari Prep> adventure , everyone in the family packs their backpacks for a Kenyan safari. For boys, khakis, grays, and slate blues with touches of mint green and black will help camouflage when playing hide-and-seek in the grasslands. Classic chambray in sun-faded blue and white stripes keeps everyone cool under the hot sun, and funny slogans “Cheeky Monkey Safari Tours” add a lighthearted twist to every animal sighting. Along with the creams, khakis and grays, golden yellow and pink add sunset touches to the girls’ collection, and lots of different fabric textures add variety. During the day, girls can pair a lace skirt with a straw hat to keep cool, while a chunky waffle-knit sweater is the perfect way to stay warm during chilly nights on the savannah. Zebra and spotted prints capture the spirit of safari, while a cheerful giraffe print is sure to become a beloved favorite, both abroad and back at home.