"We love the depth of Zara kids' ranges. An ‘outfit' here equals layers of gorgeous pieces from underwear to T-shirts, shirts, blouses, dresses, sweaters and trousers through to jackets and coats finished off with fab hats, scarves, belts and shoes. All in all, completely adorable."

 

Mini me.

Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise and David and Brooklyn Beckham top the list of most photographed celebrities and their ‘mini me' offspring, but sharing a sense of style is a vogue that all Zara-loving parents can embrace. On the Zara Kids rails, shelves and tables you will find appealingly miniature versions of the adult ranges. Classic tailoring? Yes. Edgy and black, even? Yes!

 

Exploring Zara Kids section in Whiteleys is always a rewarding experience. The clothes project that same mixture of tradition with modernity that characterises the brand's adult Autumn/Winter fashion look book. Thus a classically styled woollen or tweed coat or A-line jacket with matching flat cap can be worn with ripped jeans (for boys) or with biker-buckle boots (girls).

A butter-wouldn't-melt short, puff-sleeved dress with old-fashioned bodice is paired with chunky, studded ankle boots. Boys in diamond-patterned, golfing V-neck jerseys acquire a harder edge with the coolest, frayed-edge street sneakers. Colours are surprisingly sober - a palette of beige, navy blue, grey and black, relieved by shots of brights in plain tops and knitwear.

Accessories are the thing. Check out Zara's great selection of footwear, from casual through to delicate party pumps for girls. Boys can wrap up warm in colour-block and stripy scarves and lord-of-the-manor hats.

 

NB: Images show current ranges. If you are planning a special trip, please contact the store beforehand to make sure that these products are currently in stock and in your size.