Thanks to universal cuts and colours, a brother can inherit clothes from his sister, and a sister can borrow outfits from her brother's wardrobe. Unisex fashion for children is not just a trend, but also an eco-friendly approach and, of course, a convenient shopping option for parents. There's nothing like home clothing recycling!

Classic T-shirts and the comfiest tracksuits in the world are wardrobe staples we all have regardless of gender. And children can have the same. Most little ones – both boys and girls – love plain, bold colours and free-movement cuts. For us, parents, this is a sign that we can put together the wardrobes of several children in one go, focusing on timelessness. And that's already a good step towards making it easier to pass clothes down within the family circle.

From generation to generation

Children grow so fast… We know it all too well – not long ago we had to roll up jacket sleeves, and now they barely reach the wrist. Often, in a child's wardrobe, we have valuable, great-quality clothes that are still in good condition – why not pass them on to a younger sibling? Passing down children's clothes is a smart way to save the family budget, as long as we choose universal cuts and colours. Unisex clothing suits both girls and boys, meaning brothers and sisters can wear it alternately or hand it down to one another. A great example is the playground must-have, the hooded sweatshirt or the colourful oversize bomber jacket – essentials for increasingly chilly days. And if siblings completely outgrow their favourite clothes, there's always a younger or shorter cousin around.

We dress without stereotypes

Sure, pink is great – it comes in countless shades and suits almost anyone who loves a vibrant fuchsia! Yet this colour can be controversial, as it has long been culturally assigned to girls' wardrobes, with blue being assigned to boys instead. Meanwhile, blue is a colour loved by many children, just like vivid shades of yellow or orange. Let's not divide siblings' wardrobes based on stereotypes about colours assigned to gender. Do a brother and sister both love green? Wonderful! That's a sign we can buy grass-coloured sweatpants with pockets in two sizes right away. Everyone wins.

An eco-friendly wardrobe

Our children are increasingly aware of the risks arising from a consumerist lifestyle, and they often declare on their own that they'll take small steps to protect our planet. It's enough to start in our own backyard. We limit sweets containing palm oil to protect monkeys in distant corners of the world? Sure. We wear clothes handed down from an older sister to help reduce production in the clothing industry? Of course! Let's explain to children that this basic home recycling is a nod towards protecting the environment. Let's also mention that the cotton used to make their favourite, super-soft sweatshirts and colourful reversible hats is Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified, meaning it contains no substances harmful to their health. These are valuable lessons that little ones will quickly translate into everyday habits, shaping a conscious attitude for the long run. And the planet will benefit!