Retro-Inspired Streetwear: The Cool Kids' Fashion Revolution

Why Retro Streetwear is Trending in Kids' Fashion

The world of kids' fashion has taken a turn toward the bold and the cool, and retro streetwear-inspired children's clothes are leading the way. As Gen-Z parents, who doesn’t remember sweats icons like Run DMC, or Missy Elliot rocking her Adidas? Influenced by the vibrant colours and oversized fits of the 90s, these sweats styles bring a fresh twist to kids' wardrobes. From oversized sweats to graphic tees and sneakers, urban fashion for children embraces individuality and comfort and brings the streetwear we love as adults into our mini-me wardrobes. Because if you’re a parent who loves to incorporate great street and skate brands into your wardrobe - the likes of Supreme, Palace and Stussy, for example - there just isn’t a kids equivalent to bring that same sense of great skater style into their wardrobes. And while kids are ever tapped into streetwear trends themselves, the price point and sizing of these adult street brands mean that kids have been lacking a Palace inspired streetwear for kids brand to incorporate that same streetwear style into their wardrobes. Whatever was inspired by that exact gap in the market for great skate and street inspired basics to fill kids wardrobes before they can fit (and afford) the big streetwear brands. 

What makes retro streetwear so appealing? It's about breaking the mould and letting kids express their personality through fashion that doesn’t have to mould to gender stereotypes or feel overly ‘kiddy’. Whether your little one is skateboarding, running through the park, or hanging out with friends, retro-inspired looks provide the perfect blend of style and practicality. It’s the style that we want to see them in and that they want to see, and feel themselves, hang in: the perfect mix! For more on how to style streetwear looks on kids age 4-13 check out our post all about beyond the playground. 

At Whatever Sweats, we’re taking these iconic looks and infusing them with our signature sustainable kids clothing approach to putting more kids clothes on the planet, ensuring that your child is not only looking cool but also wearing pieces that are kind to the environment and are made with longevity at their heart.

How to Style Supreme-Inspired Looks for Tweens

When we say Supreme-style streetwear we are talking about tapping into Supreme and Palace-inspired brands for kids that are all synonymous with cool graphics, strong yet simple designs and a fearless approach to fashion. For tweens, this is the perfect way to make a statement. While older teens can fit street brands, for younger kids and tweens that want great hoodies and joggers they need sweats that have the fits as well as the feels! For tween boys and tween girls this means looking to mixing sweats with pieces that incorporate graphic prints, bold logos, and oversized silhouettes that scream confidence into the mix. Whether it's a hoodie, a pair of sweatpants, or a bomber jacket, cool kids clothes should be as fun as they are functional and timeless. 

To nail the Supreme-inspired look for your child, start with a colourful kids fashion foundation: for us, that means kids sweats! Hoodies and joggers are the foundation! Layering is key – throw a graphic tee under a zip-up hoodie, pair it with joggers or baggy sweats, and finish off the look with sneakers or chunky trainers. When it comes to picking the shades, we are all about every colour for every kid – from deep reds and purples to cool blues and greens – these vibrant colours can be mixed, matched, and styled however they like. The goal is a bold yet effortless look that makes them feel like they own the street.

At Whatever we also get that a big part of the cool-factor of streetwear brands is limited edition drops: we don’t sell our sweats in seasonal collections. Instead, we offer drops of limited-edition runs of new colours all year round, to keep things fun, fresh and always working with the other sweats and streetwear in your kids’ wardrobe. 

Sustainable and Cool: Eco-Friendly Streetwear for Kids

At Whatever Sweats, we believe that sustainable kids clothing should never compromise on style. Our collection of eco-friendly kids sweats not only helps your child stay cool and comfy but also supports a better planet. Made from sustainable materials and using eco-conscious production methods, our clothing is designed to last through all the jumps, flips, and tumbles that come with being a kid and a tween that’s into fashion and feeling good. Because we’re proud to offer streetwear-inspired designs that don’t just look good – they feel insanely good too. When you choose sustainable fashion for your child, you're making a positive impact on the environment while ensuring that your little one is rocking the freshest looks.

Personalising Your Child's Urban Fashion: From Initials to Patches

What’s better than the perfect streetwear look? A personalised kids sweats design that makes it even more unique! Whether it’s adding your child’s initials, tuning into customisable kids clothing with a fun Repair and Radify patch, mixing up their favourite colours from our latest drops, Whatever is all about allowing them to make their style truly their own.

Not only does this make the outfit one-of-a-kind, but it also adds a layer of longevity to the clothing. Personalised kids' sweats can grow with your child, and adding a touch of their personality ensures that they’ll love wearing them again and again, and giving them a unique vibe that still taps into ‘streetwear for kids’ but makes it even more uniquely theirs. At Whatever Sweats, we offer a variety of customisation options, from embroidered names to unique patches, so your child can create a look that’s truly one-of-a-kind. This is urban fashion made for self-expression, where comfort and creativity collide.

Want to give your child the ultimate retro streetwear look? Explore our collection of Supreme-style children's wear (again, if you want Stussy for kids we’re about as close as you can get!) eco-friendly kids sweats, and personalised options today. Get the coolest, most sustainable fashion for your little- and bigger - ones now!