INDX National Kidswear & Footwear | Show report July 2026
The UK’s primary hub for childrenswear retailers, INDX National Kidswear & Footwear shows, returned to Cranmore Park 5-6 July 2026 with the latest trends, industry talks, sustainable options, and new season collections
Written by
Debbie Hartill
Published
24 Jul 2026
Read Time
2 min read
July 2026 Show Report
The INDX National Kidswear & Footwear shows returned to Cranmore Park 5-6 July 2026 for a bumper mini mode edit offering a comprehensive buying environment for independent boutiques and department stores alike.
Showcasing the latest collections across kids clothing, accessories, and footwear, highlights included networking opportunities, daily industry talks, and the latest trends; offering practical and stylish solutions to inspire new range planning.
Back by popular demand, the two-day event featured a dedicated 'Meet the Experts' zone, supported by industry experts Emily Beadsworth (CWB) and Nicola Perring (The Nest); allowing buyers to take advantage of industry insights, trends, sustainability and children’s footwear health.
The showroom was awash with fun prints, quality fabrics, and colours from pastels to rainbow brights, as well as key pieces for the SS27 trend ‘Riviera Club’.
With over 120 brands exhibiting, top returning labels included Kite, Lelli Kelly, Fruggi, Blade & Rose, A*Dee, Geox, Lelli Kelly, and Bull Boys, with new-to-show exhibitors BeChic, Manilla, Pretzel and Jam, Dr.Kid, Phi Clothing, Paperboat, Atom London, Cozy Mole, Maison Mangostan, Babe & Tess, Lorna Murray kids, Saucony, Merrell, Ecco, Reima, and Lego Bags bringing a new dimension to the showroom.
Visitors to the show were also invited to explore collections from pre-loved luxury phenomenon, The Kidswear Collective to learn how their ranges could work for independent retailers. As seen in Selfridges, John Lewis, and Bloomingdale's, the award-winning online store for pre-loved and past season designer children’s fashion works with fashion influencers, prestigious brands, and unique collaborations to support the re-use, sustainability and the circularity of fashion; with unsold stock donated to charity.
Save the Date
All your childrenswear buying under one roof...
The show returns to Cranmore Park from Sunday 14 – Monday 15 February 2027 and visitor registration is now open.
