Back to School

Be inspired by this season’s new-term trends

Words: Katy Gillett

Star Studded (cover)

Max Fashion

Iconic childhood characters form the basis of the back-to-school collection from Max Fashion. Spot the whole gang – from Mickey and Minnie to Hello Kitty and even the Avengers – on the colourful, cute line of clothing, accessories and backpacks.

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Take Note

Alice Scott

Chic, sophisticated and ontrend stationery pieces and gift items are what Alice Scott does best. We simply adore this beautifully bound B5 notebook with the tropical print in monochrome. It has 160 lined pages, so that’ll last a while, too.

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Pop-Up Shop

Bloomingdale's

Until mid-September, both Bloomingdale’s Fashion and Home stores in Dubai are hosting back-to-school pop-up shops, showcasing brands like Ted Baker, kikki.K, Kate Spade and Rex London (pictured). Grab the latest stuff while you can!

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Ladybug Ball

Skip Hop

The Zoolet is a mini backpack that’ll make littler ones feel like a big kid. It comes with adjustable pack straps, top handle and easyto-attach tether. Not to mention a cute ladybug face. There are giraffe, monkey, butterfly and bee options, too!

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Top Grade

Pottery Barn Kids

Pottery Barn Kids’s new back-to-school collection is out. Backpacks, lunchboxes and water bottles come adorned with the likes of Elsa from Frozen, characters from the Avengers, and even Star Wars themes. It’s all academic, of course.

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Have a Cuppa

ban.do

If your little grown-up likes to take a hot beverage with them in the morning, then we recommend her stowing it in this gorgeous, floral thermal mug from LA-based design house, ban.do. It’s super cool, mum.

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Done, Dusted

Happy Jackson

When it comes to folders, notebooks, pencil cases, lunch bags – basically anything that keeps you organised – then Happy Jackson should be your go-to. The Londonborn brand creates products that are bright, uplifting and full of positive messages to get you through the day.

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All Stars

Penny Scallan Design

Ever since Penny Scallan Design came to the UAE just a few months ago, we’ve been coveting the brand’s lovely, brightly coloured kids’ products. The back-to-school collection is no exception. You certainly won’t lose this pencil case!

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